Toney Atkins is a retired newspaperman, former entertainer (known in the Daytona Beach, FL, area as "Toney A") and a former school teacher in Chickamauga and Rossville in northwest Georgia in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In this blog, he.makes it easy to find important hard news, commentaries,stories of tragedy, hope and humor. The blog Includes some of his own compositions. His motto is SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE! Tell someone you love them, and do it today.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Colorado readies for 'Green Wednesday' pot sales
From MSN News
My Way - News...TOP NEWS ON THE LAST DAY OF 2013
By The Associated Press
From many categories, the top news of the last day of the old year.HAPPY NEW YEAR!
SPECIAL NEW YEAR WISHES FROM TONEY ATKINS
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********** So, then, to every man his chance -- to every man, regardless of his birth, his shining golden opportunity -- to every man his right to live, to work, to be himself, to become whatever his manhood and his vision can combine to make him -- this, seeker, is the promise of America. -- Thomas Wolfe
Monday, December 30, 2013
Eagles get late INT to beat Cowboys, clinch division title - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
By The Associated Press from FOX Sports on MSN
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
A&E: 'Duck Dynasty' resuming 'with the entire Robertson family' - CNN.com
From CNN.com
Toney Atkins comments: Readers of this blog should not be surprised by this revelation. A post earlier this week gave a strong suggestion that this would happen. The incident prompted a lot of conversation at Christmas celebrations, especially in the South, and gave a great deal of publicity to the show. Let's face it. The public can be rather gullible sometimes, especially when the news media perpetuates controversy concentrating on homosexuality and practically ignoring the racial comments made by the elder Robertson. Now, maybe the news channels can get back to news that is really news.
Friday, December 27, 2013
United States Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
Re-posted especially for holiday travelers as well as stay-at-homes.
From AccuWeather.com
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
‘Duck Dynasty’: Twitter Blocks ‘IStandWithPhil.com’ | Variety
From Variety.com
Toney Atkins comments: All the hoopla is not really needed. Phil will be back on the show when it returns to A&E in January ... not really hard to believe and certainly not surprising, even before the story gained steam and garnered lots of publicity and stirred up some hate. Some readers have commented to me that it's intriguing that most published and televised stories about the Duck Dynasty controversy have centered on his remarks about homosexuality, the issue of racism that he also talked about (and essentially admitted) in the interview with GQ has been virtually ignored except on a few liberal TV talk shows. Phil has the right of free speech, people who like it have a right to agree, folks who disagree or get angry have a right to disagree and get angry, also part of free speech. Wouldn't it be nice if people used free speech for love, peace and truth instead of hate, ugliness and ignorance of the facts, Phil recently acknowledged that he lived a life of sin, sex and rock and roll until he found Jesus. Just another example of "Do as I say, not as I did" that the older generation always propagates, especially after they find the Lord. Don't worry about Phil. He will do okay.
Monday, December 23, 2013
AOL.com Article - AP Poll: Obama Health Care Overhaul Top 2013 Story
BY The Associated Press via AOL.com
HAVE A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY SEASON!
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
and a
HAPPY, SAFE, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS
2014
Toney Atkins
toneyatkins@gmail.com
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********** So, then, to every man his chance -- to every man, regardless of his birth, his shining golden opportunity -- to every man his right to live, to work, to be himself, to become whatever his manhood and his vision can combine to make him -- this, seeker, is the promise of America. -- Thomas Wolfe
‘Speed Alone’ Caused Paul Walker Crash, According to Investigation | Variety
By The Associated Press via Variety.com
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Is cash the most 'efficient' Christmas gift? - The Week
From TheWeek.com
Toney Atkins comments: I prefer cash or food, in that order, for gifts, although I don't really expect either. I'm still adjusting to being a senior citizen on a set income, plus $15 in food stamps, and it is incredibly difficult, considering other expenses, to make funds last until the end of the month. Senior citizens especially might prefer getting cash gifts, but to be certain, you can always include a less expensive gift of something you know they will like. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
HOLIDAY WISHES FOR YOU
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Wishing you good health, much wealth and all the spiritual blessings you can handle.Spread love and peace. -- Toney Atkins
’Holiday travel nightmare’: Winter storm, tornadoes could spell Christmas misery
From NBCNews.com
Holiday travelers: Keep up with stormy conditions by clicking the AccuWeather Doppler Radar link at the top right of this page.
OAKWOOD CHURCH PUTS CHRIST IN CHRISTIANITY
By TONEY ATKINS; reposted in the spirit of the Christmas season.
New York City Council mulls adding e-cigarettes to smoking ban | Reuters
From Reuters News Service
TONEY ATKINS COMMENTS: More proof that our city, county, state and federal governments are determined to take all the joy out of our lives.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
A privacy advocate on Wednesday told Congress that she had discovered that it was common practice for data brokers to sell the names of rape victims and HIV patients for about 7.9 cents each. Speaking to members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation…
Although reality TV star Phil Robertson’s comments on race and homosexuality made him less attractive to advertisers, they only made him more attractive to Glenn Beck. The future of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” was cast in doubt with Robertson’s placement…
A Maryland Ku Klux Klan (KKK) group has been given permission to meet in a county government building to plan the impeachment of Barack Obama for being an “illegal president.” The Cecil Whig reported on Wednesday that the Confederate White Knights…
A Republican congressman from Georgia who is hoping to be party’s next Senate nominee said over the weekend that poor children should have to pay or sweep floors if they wanted to eat school lunches. “I’m on the Agriculture Committee, we have…
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
My Way News - The AP's top 10 movies of the year
By The Associated Press
My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Monday
By The Associated Press
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Tornado warning as storm rips through Palm Coast, Florida - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com
Note: Palm Coast is north of Daytona Beach.
Twitter Brings Back Block Feature Axed Hours Earlier After Uproar
From Reuters News Service via the Huffington Post
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Age Really Is Nothing But a Number, Study Says
From The Huffington Post
Teacher disciplined for 'Santa is white' remark
By The Associated Press via MSN News
WOMAN, 70, SUFFERS BROKEN NOSE DURING RUN-IN WITH GEORGIA COPS
Winning numbers drawn for $425 million Mega Millions jackpot - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com
TUESDAY'S JACKPOT: $550 MILLION!
Friday, December 13, 2013
Dann Florek leaving 'Law & Order: SVU' - UPI.com
From United Press International
Thursday, December 12, 2013
UPDATED Local Weather from AccuWeather.com - Superior Accuracy™
Home page of AccuWeather.com allows you to enter your city for more localized weather, along with news and maps about winter weather around the U.S. This link is from AccuWeather.com and is frequently updated to remain up to date. AccuWeather radars are also available at the link under "Favorite Links" near the upper right column of this blog.
MSN Entertainment's 2013 Year In Review
Rolling Stone's Top Ten Albums of 2013
From MSN Entertainment
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Hytop Radar | Weather Underground
SOUTHEAST... From Weather Underground
Click on temperature icon near the top of this blog to get more detailed weather information.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
The woman who accused George Zimmerman last month of pointing a shotgun at her and moving her possessions out of her own home has recanted her statements in new court documents, ABC News reported on Monday. “I do not want George Zimmerman charged,”…
Monday, December 09, 2013
A Kentucky man accidentally shot himself after setting his pistol on a toilet paper dispenser while using a restaurant bathroom. Police in Elizabethtown said the man, whose name was not released, was shot in the leg after the firearm fell from the dispenser…
Revealed: Conservative think tank SPN coordinating right-wing assault on education, healthcare and the environment in 34 states | The Raw Story
Sunday, December 08, 2013
Fox News host Anna Kooiman was advised by anti-feminist crusader Suzanne Venker to quit her job and get married because women should spend more time “thanking men” for the ability to stay home and take care of children. In a column on FoxNews.com…
Hytop Radar | Weather Underground
NEXRAD Radar from Wunderground.com
Saturday, December 07, 2013
Winter weather: Power outages, travel nightmare -- and snow in Vegas? - CNN.com
From CNN.com
NOTE: Check out AccuWeather interactive Doppler radar near the top of the blog's home page.
Friday, December 06, 2013
The police officer arrested for refusing to remove his “Anonymous” mask at an anti-Obamacare rally gave an interview to Red Pill Philosophy and WeAreChange in which he said that “there’s a war coming” and “it’s time to fight.” Ericson…
Pearl Harbor — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts
From History.com
Dec. 7 is the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, marking the beginning of the Pacific theater of battle in World War II.
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Georgia’s Republican insurance commissioner Ralph Hudgens told a group of Republican women in November that having a pre-existing condition like breast cancer or asthma is like being at fault in a car accident and that insurance companies should rightfully…
A Georgia electric car owner was charged with theft after plugging his vehicle into a school’s power supply. Kaveh Kamooneh said he charged his Nissan Leaf for about 20 minutes one Saturday last month while his 11-year-old son played tennis. While…
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
2 million Facebook, Gmail and Twitter passwords stolen in massive hack - Dec. 4, 2013
From CNN.com
Toney says: Time to change passwords!
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
12.1 watched mid-season finale of 'Walking Dead' Sunday - UPI.com
From United Press International
Monday, December 02, 2013
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Televangelist Paul Crouch dies - U.S. News
By The Associated Press via NBCNews.com