Wednesday, April 10, 2013
They Deserve A Vote
They Deserve A Vote: pSenate Extremists Try to Block Gun Violence Prevention Bill In the fight against gun violence, there’s good news this week and some bad news this week. We’ll start with the good news: As of yesterday, at least 12 Republican senators agreed that the Senate should take up a gun violence prevention bill and vote on [...]/p
The above link is from ThinkProgress.org
How The Mainstream Media Exploits ‘Science’ To Reinforce Gender Stereotypes
How The Mainstream Media Exploits ‘Science’ To Reinforce Gender Stereotypes: pOn Tuesday, mainstream news outlets covered the results from a small survey in Australia that polled just over 100 women about their sexual preferences. One headline atop an NBC story proclaimed, “Science proves women like men with bigger penises.” The reporter includes a few other examples of studies that have reached the same conclusions about [...]/p
The link is from ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins comments: Is that why women have always loved me?
Five Ways Rand Paul Whitesplained Politics At Howard University
Five Ways Rand Paul Whitesplained Politics At Howard University: pOn Wednesday morning, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) gave an address at the historically-black Howard University designed to convince black voters to support Republicans. While some of his remarks, most notably on harsh drug laws and other civil liberties issues, were well-received, the majority of the speech consisted in Paul condescendingly explaining American racial history to [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
What You Need To Know About President Obama’s New Budget
What You Need To Know About President Obama’s New Budget: pPresident Obama will today release a sweeping budget proposal that is aimed at reaching a grand bargain with House and Senate Republicans on the nation’s long-term debt and deficits. The budget, as expected from reports last week, largely mirrors the compromise offer Obama made to Republican leaders during fiscal cliff negotiations at the beginning of [...]/p
Link from ThinkProgress.org
In Blow To NRA, Senators Reach Bipartisan Agreement Expanding Background Checks
In Blow To NRA, Senators Reach Bipartisan Agreement Expanding Background Checks: pA bipartisan duo of senators with A ratings from the National Rifle Associated have reached a deal to expand background checks to private gun purchases that occur in commercial settings. Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) will announce the details of the plan during a press conference Wednesday morning. Currently, only federally licensed [...]/p
Above link from ThinkProgress.org
What You Need To Know About President Obama’s New Budget
What You Need To Know About President Obama’s New Budget: pPresident Obama will today release a sweeping budget proposal that is aimed at reaching a grand bargain with House and Senate Republicans on the nation’s long-term debt and deficits. The budget, as expected from reports last week, largely mirrors the compromise offer Obama made to Republican leaders during fiscal cliff negotiations at the beginning of [...]/p
Above link to full story at ThinkProgress.org
Top Republican: Conservatives Are Too Scared To Debate Popular Gun Safety Bill
Top Republican: Conservatives Are Too Scared To Debate Popular Gun Safety Bill: pSen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) joined the growing chorus of lawmakers calling for conservative to allow a vote on gun safety legislation, telling CBS’ This Morning on Tuesday, “we have not seen the final draft of the legislation that was produced…I think it deserves an vote up or down.” But 14 Republicans — including Senate Minority [...]/p
Above link from ThinkProgress.org
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
SPORTS: FINAL FOUR WINNERS
Check out the Final Four revamp at:
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/
From NBC News/Sports
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/
From NBC News/Sports
GUY NEWS: Penis size affects attractiveness, study says
Penis size affects attractiveness, study says
Above from MSN Now.
Toney Atkins comments: How about belly size? Otherwise, no comment.
Cancer clinics turning away Medicare patients due to sequester
Cancer clinics turning away Medicare patients due to sequester (from MSN Now)
Toney Atkins comments: Republican lawmakers in Washington should be delighted to read that MSN Now link. The only folks they want to keep healthy are themselves, the rich and the bank accounts of the rich. Laws for the common man, the poor and the needy? Republicans don't care about people, or at least, their record in recent years doesn't show it. They had rather filibuster in their cowardice than show their true colors by actually letting their constituents know how they vote. How will they resolve the problems caused by the sequester? Don't hold your breath -- but, then again, some of them would probably like to see you turn blue so you would be one less poor, sick citizen they wouldn't have to care about. And some of you Democratic representatives and senators? You're not much better. When are all of you going to prove that you seriously care about the people who comprise the United States?
WILL THERE BE MARIJUANA IN HEAVEN?
Legal pot sales will quadruple by 2018, experts say
Legal pot sales will quadruple by 2018, experts say (Posted from MSN Now)
Toney Atkins comments: Legalization of pot cannot happen soon enough for me. Of course, I'll probably be dead by then. To borrow from an old Larry Gatlin song, "Will There Be (Marijuana) in Heaven, sweet Jesus? If there's not, I don't want to go." On second and third thoughts, I could live in heaven without pot. Spiritual buzzes are the best anyway!
Legal pot sales will quadruple by 2018, experts say (Posted from MSN Now)
Toney Atkins comments: Legalization of pot cannot happen soon enough for me. Of course, I'll probably be dead by then. To borrow from an old Larry Gatlin song, "Will There Be (Marijuana) in Heaven, sweet Jesus? If there's not, I don't want to go." On second and third thoughts, I could live in heaven without pot. Spiritual buzzes are the best anyway!
Monday, April 08, 2013
REFLECTING ON THE PASSING OF MY FIRST LOVE: ANNETTE
Disney child star Annette Funicello dies at age 70
From NBCNews.com
Toney Atkins writes: I am in shock and mourning with the news of Annette Funicello's passing. Annette was my first dream girl, my first fantasy girlfriend, the girl who made me realize in my early adolescence that I indeed was becoming a man. She changed the whole meaning of the "Mickey Mouse Club" for me, and my eyes were to become glued whenever she graced the television screen. That time of day was ours, and I loved it. Annette was the perfect representative of peaches and cream innocence accompanying an unmatched physical beauty. When her name was on the marquee for a Walt Disney movie, I would scramble to be first in line to buy a ticket, and the dates who accompanied me had no knowledge that my heart belonged not to them, but to Annette. Later, I would follow her into those ridiculously silly "Beach Party" movies, in which the idiotic plots didn't matter. Annette was there. She might not have had the greatest singing voice, but could have been the star of my karaoke shows in later years, with no doubt in my mind. Annette Funicello, you made my young life richer and bring warm, beautiful memories as I go into my golden years. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E, I sing, dedicating it with love to you, Annette.
Remembrance also posted at http://toneyatkinstheworldaroundme.blogspot.com/2013/04/annette-my-first-love-passes-awaytoney.html .
Comments about this or other posts on this blog may be made by emailing toneyatkins@toneyatkins.com .
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My Way News - Freezing weather wipes out German flea circus
My Way News - Freezing weather wipes out German flea circus
Toney Atkins: From our 'tragedies you may have missed" department. The link is to MyWayNews/Associated Press
Severe Weather Outbreak Ahead - weather.com
Severe Weather Outbreak Ahead - weather.com
Toney Atkins writes: BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! Folks in the Southeast, especially in my area, are still recovering from April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that did a lot of damage. Details, story, pics at link on www.toneyatkins.com/ .
Toney Atkins writes: BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! Folks in the Southeast, especially in my area, are still recovering from April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that did a lot of damage. Details, story, pics at link on www.toneyatkins.com/ .
2013 ACM Awards: Winners | MSN Music
2013 ACM Awards: Winners | MSN Music
Toney Atkins opines: Country music rocks!
LISTEN TO TONEY'S CUSTOM COUNTRY STATION ON SLACKER AT
http://slacker.com/r/Kbbnq
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Don’t panic over new bird flu outbreak, CDC cautions
Don’t panic over new bird flu outbreak, CDC cautions
Toney Atkins comments: What? Me, a hypochondriac, worry?
Administration confirms NASA plan: Grab an asteroid, then focus on Mars - Cosmic Log
Administration confirms NASA plan: Grab an asteroid, then focus on Mars - Cosmic Log
From NBC News.com
Toney Atkins comments: This I want to see.
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Obama apologizes to Kamala Harris for 'best-looking attorney general' comment - TODAY News
Obama apologizes to Kamala Harris for 'best-looking attorney general' comment - TODAY News
Above link from NBCNews.com
Toney Atkins comments: Oh, come on, America! How tiny have our brains become that many get all out of shape because the president observed that a woman is "good looking"? Based on all of the idiotic, unnecessary news coverage of the comment, you would think that North Korea does not have missiles aimed at Americans in the Pacific, that we do not have politicians in office who have fought nearly every job creation or exonomic improvement suggestion offered by the president, that guns do notcontinue to kill more and more citizens of this country every day or that many white people do not still hate blacks and don't really resent the fact that the president is black. I believe most women are lovely and I used that word many times to introduce ladies participating in my karaoke shows when I was DJing part-time. Most of them seemed to appreciate the genuine compliment and none of them complained. The president has described other women and men as "good looking" and there was no uproar or complaint from those who were complimented. Have we gotten so small in our thinking that such an innocent and truthful comment can cause us to make this a major news story, or is it just that our blatant racism and sexism has finally come out of the closet for all to see?
Friday, April 05, 2013
Obama's Social Security Cut Proposal Sparks Backlash, Threats Of Primary Contests
Obama's Social Security Cut Proposal Sparks Backlash, Threats Of Primary Contests
Above link posted from the Huffington Post
Toney Atkins comments: WHAT????!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I'm pissed at nearly everyone in Washington. I urge readers to vote against ANYONE, Republican or Democrat or Independent who votes to cut Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid. Most of us paid insurance to have these benefits in what were once called our "golden years." I'm feeling sort of rusty today. Shame on you, President Obama, for appearing to cave in to your opponents.
Second Texas man charged with making 'terroristic threat' after DA's killing - U.S. News
Second Texas man charged with making 'terroristic threat' after DA's killing - U.S. News
Above link posted from NBCNews.com.
FOR BREAKING NEWS ON THIS AND OTHER IMPORTANT WORLD AND NATIONAL EVENTS AND ISSUES, CLICK http://www.nbcnews.com/ .
Thursday, April 04, 2013
FDA warns about erectile dysfunction supplements
FDA warns about erectile dysfunction supplements
Posted from MSN Now
Toney Atkins comments: Hard news and, seriously, important for a man's health.
Patti Burke sees God in her Goldfish cracker
Patti Burke sees God in her Goldfish cracker
From Huffington Post/MSN Now
Toney Atkins comments: No comment.
What happens if North Korea gets out of hand? Here are some scenarios
What happens if North Korea gets out of hand? Here are some scenarios
Posted from NBCNews.com, 5:05 a.m. April 4
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Congressman Links Popular Gun Safety Measure To Bestiality
Congressman Links Popular Gun Safety Measure To Bestiality: pRep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) often offers creative explanations for his positions — for example, he opposes protecting LGBT people from employment discrimination because such protections are part of a “war on religion.” During a conference call interview today with noted homophobe Rick Scarborough about his new organization, Tea Party Unity, Gohmert explained that he opposes [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Faint 'Red Arcs' Spotted Over Europe - Yahoo! News
Faint 'Red Arcs' Spotted Over Europe - Yahoo! News
Posted from Yahoo News
Toney Atkins comments: They're coming to take us away, ho, ho.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Tennessee Advances Legislation That Would Tie Welfare To Children’s Grades
Tennessee Advances Legislation That Would Tie Welfare To Children’s Grades: pTwo Tennessee lawmakers introduced legislation that would tie welfare assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to the educational performance of students who benefit from it, and the legislation was approved by committees in both the state House and Senate last week. Under the legislation brought by two Republicans, a student who doesn’t [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins comments: Stupid, ridiculous, typical of Republicans who don't give a damn about the average citizen and the poor and needy. I pray that some day, these "leaders" will suffer hardship in their lives and need help from others. Republicans who claim to be Christian continue to baffle me.
Racial Supremacy Gangs -- Gangs and Security Threat Group Awareness
HOMEGROWN TERRORISTS: THEY'RE NOT MUSLIMS OR U.S. ENEMIES OVERSEAS. THEY ARE HERE, AND YOUR NEIGHBOR COULD BE A MEMBER. -- Toney Atkins
The following is a chilling post I found, parts of which are specifically related to Florida and the South:
Racial Supremacy Gangs -- Gangs and Security Threat Group Awareness
The following is a chilling post I found, parts of which are specifically related to Florida and the South:
Racial Supremacy Gangs -- Gangs and Security Threat Group Awareness
White supremacist group suspected in killing of Texas prosecutor - chicagotribune.com
HATE GROUPS: TERRORISTS WHO ARE HOMEGROWN
Check out news from ChicagoTribune.com:
White supremacist group suspected in killing of Texas prosecutor - chicagotribune.com
History.com — History Made Every Day — American & World History
History.com — History Made Every Day — American & World History
Miss an episode of "The Bible" or "Vikings"? Check out the above link.
Toney Atkins comments: I kept feeling that I was watching a Reader's Digest-style version of the Bible and occasionally had trouble keeping up with some of the Old Testament characters. They weren't around long enough to work up emotional attachments. However, the acting was adequate and many of the visual effects were awesome. If I were grading the entire show, I would have to give a B-plus to the Old Testament episodes but a hard A once the New Testament kicked in and Jesus appeared on the scene. More spirit seemed to fill the concluding chapters, with fine, believable acting and more of the message coming through. Dramatic special effects added to the emotional tribulations of Jesus, His human death on the cross, and the wonder of His Resurrection. The DVD and Blu-Ray versions of the majestic production, minus commercials for Viagra, rum and other distractions in the televised version, will be available for sale or rent (in some places) on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Highly recommended for church and home audiences.
Which State is the Saddest? - weather.com
Which State is the Saddest? - weather.com
Toney Atkins writes: I'm sad right where I am in northwest Georgia, but I would be oh so happy if a wonderful rich person would front me a couple of weeks in Hawaii. I've always wanted to visit the Hawaiian Islands, but the right numbers never come in when I buy lottery tickets. I'm just 70, so I'm not giving up on my dream. Aloha!
Meet The NRA’s New Best Friends: Iran, North Korea, and Syria
Meet The NRA’s New Best Friends: Iran, North Korea, and Syria: pModel international actors Iran and North Korea came together to block the adoption of a treaty regulating the $70 billion dollar arms trade at the United Nations on Thursday, no doubt endearing them to the National Rifle Association. The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) has been in negotiations for the past two weeks, the second attempt [...]/p
ThinkProgress.org is source of this link.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
North Korea threats predictable but Kim Jong Un is not, analysts say - World News
North Korea threats predictable but Kim Jong Un is not, analysts say - World News
Please educate yourself about this potentially dangerous and deadly situation. Link is from NBCNews.com.
EASTER'S LESSONS FOR THE LIVING
EASTER'S LESSONS FOR THE LIVING from the Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/good-friday-death-easter-resurrection_n_2974759.html?ir=religion&utm_campaign=032913&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-religion&utm_content=Title
Why You Should Be More Concerned About War With North Korea This Time
Why You Should Be More Concerned About War With North Korea This Time: pTensions on the Korean peninsula are nothing new — historically, North Korea frequently rattles its saber for one reason for another. But the recent escalation in tensions between the North and South have experts worried that this time might be different, that the threat of the United States being drawn into a devastating war with [...]/p
RECOMMENDED READING From ThinkProgress.org
Why Are These Six Democratic Senators On The Fence About Universal Background Checks?
Why Are These Six Democratic Senators On The Fence About Universal Background Checks?: pAfter axing the assault weapons ban from the Senate’s comprehensive gun violence prevention plan, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is struggling to scrape together enough votes to pass the centerpiece of the plan: universal background checks. Republicans are refusing to vote for it, and even several Democrats in red states are wavering on their [...]/p
Toney Atkins comments: These elected "leaders," whom we chose to do the will of the people and especially to validate our reasons for voting for them, are cowards and misleaders. Voters should remember each of them at election time and mark their ballots for a "normal" person who really has the voters' interests at heart. These Republicans and Democrats are cowards on every issue and should be replaced with an independent candidate. What have they done for you lately?
Thursday, March 28, 2013
NORTH KOREA: ROCKETS ON STANDBY, AIMED AT U.S. BASES
BREAKING NEWS as of 10 p.m. March 28
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/north-korea-rockets-on-standby-kim-jong_n_2975245.html
Above link takes you to the Huffington Post, from which this was posted.
Toney Atkins comments: I preach love, but I'm afraid that if I were the U.S. president, I'd want to show North Korea some love by blowing it off the map. At least, that would get rid of some of the hate in the world.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/north-korea-rockets-on-standby-kim-jong_n_2975245.html
Above link takes you to the Huffington Post, from which this was posted.
Toney Atkins comments: I preach love, but I'm afraid that if I were the U.S. president, I'd want to show North Korea some love by blowing it off the map. At least, that would get rid of some of the hate in the world.
Top Republican Warns Of French People Illegally Crossing Mexican Border In South Texas
Top Republican Warns Of French People Illegally Crossing Mexican Border In South Texas: pDuring an appearance on a local radio station Thursday morning, Texas Senator John Cornyn (R) claimed that people from all over the world are now entering the country illegally through Texas and insisted that any Congressional effort to reform the immigration system must invest in border security. “You gotta stop the flow of people coming [...]/p
Above from ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins comments: OMG! OMG! The French are coming! The French are coming! OMG! One memory that strikes me upon reading the above is a column I wrote just after the terrible terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. I simply pointed out that terrorists could easily enter our country by coming through Mexico (and I read recently that caves between Mexico and the U.S. would allow secret access). When I wrote my opinions about border security and terrorism, I saw little to no acknowledgement on the part of political leaders, nor did I hear any governmental proposals to guard our nation, not from Mexican immigrants, but from foreign lands whose people would like to do us harm. Now we have a Republican about French people illegally entering the country. OMG!!!!!
CYBER ATTACK SLOWS INTERNET
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/spamhaus-cyber-attack_n_2963632.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl8%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D290234
Huffington Post link above details story about Internet attack impacting users worldwide.
State Legislatures Gone Wild, Cont.
State Legislatures Gone Wild, Cont.: p7 Terrible State Bills Recently, we discussed some of the terrible bills floating around out there in state legislatures. Here’s another look at some of the worst proposals, including a couple that were signed into law this week: NORTH DAKOTA: The state’s Republican governor signed a trifecta of terrible anti-abortion bills, which are likely to [...]/p
Toney Atkins comments: Don't you just love having the government in your bedroom?
More Great Signs From The Supreme Court Marriage Equality Rallies
More Great Signs From The Supreme Court Marriage Equality Rallies: pThough opponents of marriage equality concluded their rallying on Tuesday, advocates for same-sex marriage are back outside the Supreme Court rallying again this morning as the Justices hear oral arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act. Like on Tuesday, many witty, thoughtful, and heartfelt signs can be found throughout the crowd promoting LGBT equality: Check [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
MARRIAGE EQUALITY? WARNING: COMMENT IS LIKELY TO OFFEND SOME IF NOT MANY
Everything You Need To Know About The Marriage Equality Cases At The Supreme Court: pBeginning this morning, the Supreme Court will hear two cases that could recognize the right of everyone, straight or gay, to marry the person they love. The first concerns California’s anti-gay Proposition 8, and could potentially extend the right to marry to same-sex couples in all fifty states. The second challenges the federal Defense of [...]/p
Above post is from ThinkProgress.org. The comment below is solely that of Toney Atkins and is not endorsed by ThinkProgress.org.
Toney Atkins comments: Why all the fuss about gay marriage? Back in the day, most heterosexuals fell in love, got married and stayed married, loving, honoring and obeying, till death did they part -- or so it appeared on the surface. Since the time that I was young, naïve and gullible, most of the straight folks I have known and to this day either just live together or actually do get married, stay together for awhile, then go on to what they think are "greener pastures," and divorce is a way of life. I know some people who have been married four or five times, and that is not an exaggeration. The kids often don't know who their real dad is, and some aren't really sure about mom. I don't remember too many single parents when I was a child. Christian preachers don't preach much about adultery, because they know they would lose a large part of their congregations if adultery was designated as great a "sin" as homosexuality, which is more common inside and outside the churches, even the evangelistic ones, as most would like to believe. So why marry, gay folks? Play around like the straight people do and don't worry about having to get a divorce when you get tired of your alleged "other half." At least, you're not being hypocritical.
Fox News Contributors Say Marriage Equality Would Criminalize Christianity
Fox News Contributors Say Marriage Equality Would Criminalize Christianity: pAs the Supreme Court weighs the merits of allowing gay and lesbian Americans the freedom to marry, right-wing anti-equality advocates are cranking the fearmongering up to 11, claiming that a world of marriage equality is one that would functionally ban Christians from practicing their religion. Two Fox News contributors, independently and in other outlets, made [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins comments: Fox News misinforms again. It continues to amaze me that people actually believe most of what they hear on this "unfair and unbalanced" cable "news" channel.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Meteor lights up East Coast -- and social media - CNN.com
Meteor lights up East Coast -- and social media - CNN.com
Posted from CNN.com
Toney Atkins writes: Is it just me, or are there more and more meteors and comets closer to Earth than usual? Perhaps 2012 Armageddon, apocalypse, whatever was merely postponed to see if the Earth's population might just shape up, but that's not happening. I'm just saying.
Senators Gone Wild
Senators Gone Wild: p10 Terrible Amendments Offered Today by Senators The Senate has been debating the Democratic budget for the past few days. One of the quirks of Senate rules means that the amendment process on the budget is completely open, allowing senators to file and request a vote on an unlimited number of amendments. They don’t even [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
Friday, March 22, 2013
BOOGIE YOUR WAY INTO SPRING AND SUMMER
By TONEY ATKINS
So far, my downstairs neighbors haven’t complained about their ceiling falling in.
I created a dance music list for parties and for doing some moving and grooving to the beat to lose some pounds and get my shoddy body in shape and into a sexy physique for an old man. I’ll let you know later on in the spring and summer if it works.
In the meantime, I invite you to boogie with me with music based on a custom playlist that I have created on Slacker Radio. I’m not sure how they’re doing it these days, but you can listen to the station for free or the actual playlist, minus rare commercial interruptions, for a small monthly fee. If you become a premium member, you can save and even add to my playlist plus create your own custom stations and playlists.
So, if you are ready to get down and boogie and shake your groove thing to get your already beautiful bod in shape for the lake or the beach, feel free to do it the way you like it and listen and move to the following link. You can even share it with friends who are in more pathetic shape that you envision yourself as being.
The link to the music, which you can even enjoy while sitting in your easy chair and simply sipping a drink, is:
HAVE FUN!
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!
Angry? CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3036697#51264427
Toney Atkins writes: Chris Matthews on MSNBC's "Hardball" urges viewers who are concerned about gun safety in the U.S. to do something, i.e., take action Call your representative. He provides the number.
Link posted from NBC News/MSNBC
NBCNews.com video: Backlog of veterans’ benefits claims grows
NBCNews.com video: Backlog of veterans’ benefits claims grows
Toney Atkins writes: Our country's leaders should hang their heads in shame. These veterans need help NOW!
Toney Atkins writes: Our country's leaders should hang their heads in shame. These veterans need help NOW!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
New SPLC Report: ‘Patriot’ Movement Explodes | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
New SPLC Report: ‘Patriot’ Movement Explodes | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
Toney Atkins writes: All this hate!!! Whatever happened to Christian love? If Jesus should return and stand on a mountain overlooking the entire United States, another chapter could be added to the Bible, containing a single sentence: Jesus wept again.
Michele Bachmann: Obamacare Will ‘Literally’ Kill People
Michele Bachmann: Obamacare Will ‘Literally’ Kill People: pAs the country prepares to celebrate the third anniversary of health care reform, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) insisted on Thursday that the Affordable Care Act will “kill” vulnerable women and children during a speech on the floor of the House. In a long diatribe against the law, Bachmann predicted that the American people will “pay [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins writes: It continues to amaze me that people still listen to, believe and vote for people such as this crazy woman. Some who would follow Michele Bachmann have admitted to me that they don't even know what's in "Obamacare" or what it already has done to help people. Ignorance is not bliss, folks. I urge you to do some research.
As Obamacare Turns Three Years Old, Americans Still Have Big Misperceptions About What It Does
As Obamacare Turns Three Years Old, Americans Still Have Big Misperceptions About What It Does: pThursday marks the three-year anniversary of Congress’ passage of the health care reform law. And although Obamacare has had a high profile throughout the past several years of political fights over health reform, that hasn’t ensured that Americans understand what the law actually does. Even after three years, many Americans are still confused about Obamacare’s [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
Preliminary results indicate chemical weapons not used in Syria - CNN.com
Preliminary results indicate chemical weapons not used in Syria - CNN.com
Toney Atkins writes: Better news than a few days ago, but we still must keep our eyes and ears open to prevent a potentially catastrophic disaster.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Rush Limbaugh Hilariously Misinterprets Beyonce’s ‘Bow Down / I Been On’ As Ode To Wifely Submission
Rush Limbaugh Hilariously Misinterprets Beyonce’s ‘Bow Down / I Been On’ As Ode To Wifely Submission: pI wouldn’t say I exactly feel sorry for Rush Limbaugh, but it’s pretty embarrassing to comment on something in a way that reveals you literally didn’t consider the material at hand for more than 30 seconds. Or 29, to be exact. Limbaugh went on the air to praise Beyonce Knowles’ latest single “Bow Down / [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
Astronomers Gearing Up for Possible 'Comet of the Century' - weather.com
Astronomers Gearing Up for Possible 'Comet of the Century' - weather.com
Toney Atkins writes: My week wouldn't be complete without a space weather story with "end of the world" implications, such as more asteroids and comets... and especially a potential biggie ... possibly heading our way from somewhere in the vast reaches of space. Build that bomb shelter and stock up! LOL. Seriously, this is legitimate news to keep you informed. Just think. As you and the world blow up, you can say, "Toney warned me about this."
Link is from the Weather Channel.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The CIA Actually Thought Saddam Had Drones Full of Bioweapons | Danger Room | Wired.com
The CIA Actually Thought Saddam Had Drones Full of Bioweapons | Danger Room | Wired.com
Special post from Wired.com on anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War.
SPRING ABOUT TO SPRING, I PROMISE
From Space.com and AccuWeather.com:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/outdoor-articles/astronomy/why-spring-begins-early-this-y/8438546
Toney Atkins comments: With a lot of wild winter snow still falling in parts of the U.S., it's almost hard to believe that spring is about to be sprung. The season officially begins March 20, and lest you lose sleep wondering why the first day of spring is not the usual March 21, I found this post on AccuWeather.com that brings you today's science lesson. (March came in like a lion through much of the country. Will it go out like a lamb? Do we really need April showers on top of all the moisture we've had? Of course, we do, especially if some warmer weather will fall, too.)
CHECK OUT NEWS POSTS IN THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (ARCHIVES) and at http://toneyatkinstheworldaroundme.blogspot.com/ . Coming soon: Separate new blog exclusively dedicated to my personal writings.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/outdoor-articles/astronomy/why-spring-begins-early-this-y/8438546
Toney Atkins comments: With a lot of wild winter snow still falling in parts of the U.S., it's almost hard to believe that spring is about to be sprung. The season officially begins March 20, and lest you lose sleep wondering why the first day of spring is not the usual March 21, I found this post on AccuWeather.com that brings you today's science lesson. (March came in like a lion through much of the country. Will it go out like a lamb? Do we really need April showers on top of all the moisture we've had? Of course, we do, especially if some warmer weather will fall, too.)
CHECK OUT NEWS POSTS IN THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (ARCHIVES) and at http://toneyatkinstheworldaroundme.blogspot.com/ . Coming soon: Separate new blog exclusively dedicated to my personal writings.
No, Conservatives, America Isn’t A Christian Nation: The Rise Of Religious Diversity
No, Conservatives, America Isn’t A Christian Nation: The Rise Of Religious Diversity: pIn conservatives’ preferred vision of America, we are a white Christian nation. And it is true that in the not too far distant past, we were, at least in numerical terms, an overwhelmingly white Christian nation. In 1944, 80 percent of adults were white Christians. But things have changed a lot since then. Today only [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
How Whites Think About Race
How Whites Think About Race: pPeople across the ideological spectrum are agitated over this Philadelphia Magazine article by Robert Huber entitled , “Being White in Philly: Whites, race, class, and the things that never get said.” The article centers on anonymous interviews with white people describing their “honest” views about race, often not stated publicly according to the author. Huber describes [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
5 Reasons The U.S. Is Worse Off Because Of The Iraq War
5 Reasons The U.S. Is Worse Off Because Of The Iraq War: pTen years after the first American bombs fell on Baghdad, the United States is still paying the costs for the invasion of Iraq — monetarily, strategically, psychologically and morally. The decision to launch the war is sure to be re-debated ad nauseum over the coming days. Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Sunday that [...]/p
Special report from ThinkProgress.org
A Decade Of Mistakes: Timeline Of The Iraq War
A Decade Of Mistakes: Timeline Of The Iraq War: pTen years ago, “Operation: Shock and Awe” launched the war in Iraq. The next ten years would prove to be a calamity of unthinkable proportions, leading to the deaths of thousands of American soldiers and tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians, trillions spent and billions wasted. ThinkProgress has cataloged the entirety in a single timeline, [...]/p
Special report from ThinkProgress.org
NBCNews.com video: Tenth anniversary of the Iraq War
NBCNews.com video: Tenth anniversary of the Iraq War
Video remembrance from NBC News.com on March 19.
How has the Iraq war changed you? - CNN.com
How has the Iraq war changed you? - CNN.com
Today, March 19, is the tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. Bombs started exploding in Baghdad at 9:30 p.m. EST. The above link was posted from CNN.com.
World News - International Headlines, Video and Stories | NBC News
World News - International Headlines, Video and Stories | NBC News
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the top story was the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria. Links to other important world stories from NBC News.com are also worth your attention.
U.S. official: "High probability" Syria used chemical weapon - CNN.com
U.S. official: "High probability" Syria used chemical weapon - CNN.com
TONEY ATKINS writes: This early report from CNN.com is a chilling indicator that the U.S. could be on the verge of some kind of military action in Syria after chemical weapon possibly used. This comes on the tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.
First Thoughts: A consequential anniversary
First Thoughts: A consequential anniversary
By Chuck Todd, NBC/MSNBC, from NBC News.com
Important for historical reasons.
By Chuck Todd, NBC/MSNBC, from NBC News.com
Important for historical reasons.
Monday, March 18, 2013
BIKE WEEK WRAPS UP IN DAYTONA, PHOTOS, STORIES
BEST SOURCE FOR BIKE WEEK WRAPUP COVERAGE IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL:
http://www.news-journalonline.com/
TONEY ATKINS WRITES: Sorry I had to miss one of the most outstanding events in Daytona Beach. I had the pleasure of watching the event grow between 1972 and 2005, during which I met many of the nicest people from all walks of life from all over the nation and the world. If you have never been part of the motorcycle spectacle, perhaps you should think about experiencing it next year. The wrap-up of events at the link above is from my journalistic "alma mater," the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Breaking news: Local breaking news in the Orlando and Central Florida area - OrlandoSentinel.com
Breaking news: Local breaking news in the Orlando and Central Florida area - OrlandoSentinel.com
On Monday, March 18, explosive devices found on the campus of an Orlando university, breaking news at 6:55 a.m. Coverage of other news impacting Central Florida, including Bike Week in Daytona Beach, from the current updated Orlando Sentinel.
On Monday, March 18, explosive devices found on the campus of an Orlando university, breaking news at 6:55 a.m. Coverage of other news impacting Central Florida, including Bike Week in Daytona Beach, from the current updated Orlando Sentinel.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
CPAC Participant Defends Slavery At Minority Outreach Panel: It Gave ‘Food And Shelter’ To Blacks
CPAC Participant Defends Slavery At Minority Outreach Panel: It Gave ‘Food And Shelter’ To Blacks: pNATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — A panel at the Conservative Political Action Committee on Republican minority outreach exploded into controversy on Friday afternoon, after an audience member defended slavery as good for African-Americans. The exchange occurred after an audience member from North Carolina, 30-year-old Scott Terry, asked whether Republicans could endorse races remaining separate but equal. [...]/p
The above link is to a report at ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins opines: The Republican Party would like to make slaves of everyone who makes less than $500,000 a year. I only pray that responsible, intelligent citizens realize or will at least come to realize just how regressive the Republicans have become and come to acknowledge that the GOP "values" aren't as Christian or Godlike as they would like for everyone to believe. God bless America -- PLEASE!!!!
The above link is to a report at ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins opines: The Republican Party would like to make slaves of everyone who makes less than $500,000 a year. I only pray that responsible, intelligent citizens realize or will at least come to realize just how regressive the Republicans have become and come to acknowledge that the GOP "values" aren't as Christian or Godlike as they would like for everyone to believe. God bless America -- PLEASE!!!!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Lawmakers angered at U.S. military's handling of sex assault problem
Lawmakers angered at U.S. military's handling of sex assault problem
From NBC News.com
Toney Atkins writes: Rape victims in the military include men as well as women, and it's about time that lawmakers addressed this invisible scandal. The men and women who put their well-being and their very lives on the line for their country do not deserve the trauma of being sexually abused (raped) within their ranks and having that horror swept under the rug.
The ’47% tape’ and the man who revealed the real Mitt Romney — MSNBC
The ’47% tape’ and the man who revealed the real Mitt Romney — MSNBC
Toney Atkins writes: Important reading and video viewing from The Ed Show on MSNBC Wednesday night. An Ed Show exclusive.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
My MUSIC STATION MASHUP
TONEY'S FAVORITE MIX STATION ON SLACKER
The above link is to my favorite mix station of a wide variety of music from stations and playlists that I created on Slacker Radio. It includes songs from some of my favorite artists (and yours, too, I'll bet) and the genres I have loved over my many decades of enjoying music. From the old to the new, there's something for everyone.
Slacker Radio is free, but includes a few short occasional ads. If you subscribe, you get commercial free music. This reference is totally unsolicited and I receive no compensation, just the joy of creating my own "radio" stations, something I wanted to do since I was a kid. Enjoy, and you can find other more specific genres on my www.toneyatkins.com/ web site.
Tell someone you love him or her. You will find blessings coming your way.
Toney Atkins (DJ Toney A)
More bad news about ’nightmare bacteria’, CDC says
More bad news about ’nightmare bacteria’, CDC says
From NBCNews.com
Toney Atkins writes: This new "superbug" so far is immune to all antibiotics. Is this a new example of science-fiction becoming science fact? A terrifying thought -- especially for hypochondriacs.
KIDNEY STONES: 'Worse than childbirth' - CNN.com
Kidney stones: 'Worse than childbirth' - CNN.com
From CNN.com ... WARNING: The following may cause cringing:
Toney Atkins writes: Ouch and ouch again! Men who have never passed a kidney stone need to read the CNN report, because I can testify the truth of it -- although I honestly can't speak on the childbirth pain thing since I have never been and never plan to be pregnant. I have experienced several stones over the past 40 or so years, and none of them were fun as they moved around and especially when they painfully ejected. Even as I write, I have inside me a kidney stone that, according to X-rays, is so large that several doctors, including a specialist, say that I will likely be calling 9-1-1 if it ever tries to pass because it may get stuck in my urinary tract. Heaven only knows how long it has been there, but it has occasionally caused back and side pain for a couple of years. Sorry to be so graphic, but that's the way it is. There are treatments to break apart kidney stones, I am told, but all of them would cause some bleeding, so my specialist refuses to do it because I have been on blood thinner for more than two years and anything that he would do could, and I emphasize "could," cause me to bleed out, or so he says. The article at the above link gives some important information about symptoms, along with some steps individuals can take to prevent these more-than-pesky stones.
How Economic Inequality Could Take A Bigger Toll On Veterans’ Mental Health Than Warfare Itself
How Economic Inequality Could Take A Bigger Toll On Veterans’ Mental Health Than Warfare Itself: pA new study on mental health in war-ravaged Afghanistan conducted by researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis comes to a jarring conclusion: socioeconomic indicators such as poverty and social vulnerability are more telling risk factors for mental illness than even exposure to warfare. While the study in question is centered on Afghans’ mental [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Sunday, March 10, 2013
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