Apple Moonbeam, a baby squirrel, adopted by dogs: a photo gallery
From MSN Now
Monday, April 22, 2013
Top Democrat Slams GOP’s Islamophobia After Boston Bombing
Top Democrat Slams GOP’s Islamophobia After Boston Bombing: pSen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) smacked down Rep. Peter King’s (R-NY) attempt to link Boston bombers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to Islamic extremists based in the American Muslim community with no evidence, an allegation that emerged as part of a theme among House Republicans on Sunday morning. The exchange between Feinstein and King took place on [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Ormond Beach, FL, woman allegedly gets breast implants with embezzled money
Steffani Lariscy, Florida woman, allegedly gets breast implants with embezzled money
Toney Atkins says: Ormond Beach, FL, readers may know this woman, big implants and all.
From MSN Now
Toney Atkins says: Ormond Beach, FL, readers may know this woman, big implants and all.
From MSN Now
Top Conservatives Admit Boston Bombing Suspect Cannot Be Tried In Military Tribunal
Top Conservatives Admit Boston Bombing Suspect Cannot Be Tried In Military Tribunal: pOn Friday, while the manhunt for suspected Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev continued, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) published a series of tweets suggesting that he wanted to revive the George W. Bush-era debates about whether terrorism suspects can be denied many constitutional rights and tried by a military tribunal. In a statement Graham released yesterday with [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Koch Brothers Plan To Buy Up Eight Major Newspapers
Koch Brothers Plan To Buy Up Eight Major Newspapers: pThe billionaire oil moguls Charles and David Koch are pushing ahead with their plans to purchase several news outlets across the United States, according to a detailed report in the New York Times on Sunday. At a recent seminar in Aspen, one attendee reported that the brothers — infamous for bankrolling conservative candidates and causes [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Volunteer firefighters rush to scene of deadly West, Texas, explosion
Volunteer firefighters rush to scene of deadly West, Texas, explosion
Heroes in just one of the tragedies in the week of terror that began April 15, 2013, when terrorists exploded bombs during the Boston Marathon. This particular story and photo deals with the horror in West, TX, a couple of days later. -- Toney Atkins
Heroes in just one of the tragedies in the week of terror that began April 15, 2013, when terrorists exploded bombs during the Boston Marathon. This particular story and photo deals with the horror in West, TX, a couple of days later. -- Toney Atkins
Saturday, April 20, 2013
CDC Warns U.S. Hospitals To Look Out For Possible Bird Flu Cases As Death Toll In China Rises To 17
CDC Warns U.S. Hospitals To Look Out For Possible Bird Flu Cases As Death Toll In China Rises To 17: pOn a conference call with medical professionals on Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reviewed procedures for dealing with the H7N9 bird flu virus and urged American hospitals to be on the lookout for patients exhibiting flu-like symptoms who might have come into contact with the virus recently. The CDC warned that a [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
THANK YOU ... By Toney Atkins
Toney Atkins writes: This is a copy of an email that I sent tonight to friends and contacts, and I want to share it with you because YOU are appreciated for coming to my blogs for breaking news, trivia, humor, occasionally controversial comments (you don't know how man "friends" I've angered and lost). Also in the archives are writings, published and unpublished, dating back to 2005. As I write this at 9:30 p.m. on April 20, I'm finding it hard to believe, even after 33 years in print journalism, that so much shocking, suspenseful and sometimes inspiring news happened within a short period that began around noon on April 15, 2013. On Sept. 11, 2001, I was stunned, somewhat frightened about what might be to come, and terribly saddened when terrorists flew jetliners filled with innocent passengers into the two World Trade Centers in New York. The adrenaline and anxiety that I felt then was magnified this week as killer blasts in two parts of the country and other events seemed to keep "Breaking News" flowing through my brain. In my sorrow for the murdered and maimed, I again found myself being thankful that I live in a country where selfless people will run to rescue others and that for a few days, at least, we can unite in a spirit of anger, fear and frustration on one hand and an overwhelming spirit of love and unity on the other. Following are the emails of gratitude that I have sent:
Friends:
Across America, a week of chaos, horror and hope -- a wrap-up of tragedies across the U.S. this past week. (I wish I had written it.) Also, news, trivia and even some sorely needed humor are among the links. Thanks for making this a record-breaking week for visitors to my blogs. I just hate that so much tragic news comprised the week and news bulletins were frequent. I even hate it that a 35 year old goldfish died. I almost wish I were at the marijuana festival out west, where I understand that tragedy has even occurred there.
Vow to spread love and peace. When you see them, thank a law enforcement officer, an EMT employee, a fireman and other sometimes unexpected first responders for the work they do that often gets no appreciation. TONEY ATKINS SAYS: THANK ALL OF YOU! WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT YOU?
Also, please remember the victims and their families and friends in prayer and positive thoughts.
Continuing coverage of events in the wake of the terrorist attack and the devastating blast in Texas, along with all kinds of news, including the pot festival, at:
http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/
Thank YOU and God bless! My love goes out to each of you.
Now, I think I'll finally try to get some sleep after six days of short naps.
Toney Atkins
************
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!
www.toneyatkins.com/
http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ http://toneyatkins@blogger.com/
********** 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
EARLIER EMAIL:
Followup coverage on week following the Boston Marathon attack, including a big "oops" from a reporter on live TV that he didn't know (ahem) do-do (my word, not his) about one of the many things that were going on.
http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ .
I urge my readers to call your local police, fire and EMS departments and say something like, "Thanks for the work you do." IT IS PROBABLY NOT WISE TO CALL 911 TO DO THIS BECAUSE IT MIGHT INTERFERE WITH AN EMERGENCY OR BRING THE POLICE TO YOUR DOORSTEP! Seriously, these men and women are constantly criticized and unappreciated. Who knows when a tragedy might strike our towns and we will need these people.
Spread love and peace, and thanks for visiting http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ . I don't make any money doing this. It's just in my blood I guess to keep friends and people I don't even know informed. This week had the most page views of any time since I created the blog, so again, I humbly say THANK YOU and I LOVE YOU!Toney Atkins
Friends:
Across America, a week of chaos, horror and hope -- a wrap-up of tragedies across the U.S. this past week. (I wish I had written it.) Also, news, trivia and even some sorely needed humor are among the links. Thanks for making this a record-breaking week for visitors to my blogs. I just hate that so much tragic news comprised the week and news bulletins were frequent. I even hate it that a 35 year old goldfish died. I almost wish I were at the marijuana festival out west, where I understand that tragedy has even occurred there.
Vow to spread love and peace. When you see them, thank a law enforcement officer, an EMT employee, a fireman and other sometimes unexpected first responders for the work they do that often gets no appreciation. TONEY ATKINS SAYS: THANK ALL OF YOU! WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT YOU?
Also, please remember the victims and their families and friends in prayer and positive thoughts.
Continuing coverage of events in the wake of the terrorist attack and the devastating blast in Texas, along with all kinds of news, including the pot festival, at:
http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/
Thank YOU and God bless! My love goes out to each of you.
Now, I think I'll finally try to get some sleep after six days of short naps.
Toney Atkins
************
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!
www.toneyatkins.com/
http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ http://toneyatkins@blogger.com/
********** 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
EARLIER EMAIL:
Followup coverage on week following the Boston Marathon attack, including a big "oops" from a reporter on live TV that he didn't know (ahem) do-do (my word, not his) about one of the many things that were going on.
http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ .
I urge my readers to call your local police, fire and EMS departments and say something like, "Thanks for the work you do." IT IS PROBABLY NOT WISE TO CALL 911 TO DO THIS BECAUSE IT MIGHT INTERFERE WITH AN EMERGENCY OR BRING THE POLICE TO YOUR DOORSTEP! Seriously, these men and women are constantly criticized and unappreciated. Who knows when a tragedy might strike our towns and we will need these people.
Spread love and peace, and thanks for visiting http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ . I don't make any money doing this. It's just in my blood I guess to keep friends and people I don't even know informed. This week had the most page views of any time since I created the blog, so again, I humbly say THANK YOU and I LOVE YOU!Toney Atkins
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Followups to Boston Marathon massacre, other important news from NBC NEWS.COM
Followups to Boston Marathon massacre, other important news from NBC NEWS.COM
Friday, April 19, 2013
THE BOSTON GLOBE: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AFTER HARROWING WEEK
The Boston Globe
Bomber in custody after action-packed, chaotic night, tense day. Posted from the Boston Globe.
Bomber in custody after action-packed, chaotic night, tense day. Posted from the Boston Globe.
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY?...Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
BREAKING NEWS: BOMBING SUSPECT BLOODIED? WATCH LIVE COVERAGE.
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY? ALIVE? SOURCES SAY
BREAKING NEWS: BOMBING SUSPECT BLOODIED? WATCH LIVE COVERAGE.
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY? ALIVE? SOURCES SAY
DEADLY BLASTS: Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Updates (SOME LIVE COVERAGE) on the pursuit of the surviving Boston Marathon bomber and the tragic loss of life and injuries at a Texas fertilizer plant. From NBC News.com. -- Toney Atkins
Updates (SOME LIVE COVERAGE) on the pursuit of the surviving Boston Marathon bomber and the tragic loss of life and injuries at a Texas fertilizer plant. From NBC News.com. -- Toney Atkins
The Boston Globe... Latest news about tragedy
The Boston Globe
Boston on lockdown after police swarm Watertown in search of Boston Marathon bomber after action-packed, chaotic night. Posted from the Boston Globe.
Boston on lockdown after police swarm Watertown in search of Boston Marathon bomber after action-packed, chaotic night. Posted from the Boston Globe.
The Boston Globe: MARATHON TERROR; WATERTOWN CHAOS NEWS
The Boston Globe
TONEY ATKINS writes: Late Thursday night was packed with action, suspense and terror, and it wasn't a movie. It was true reality TV, extending into Friday. Marathon bombing suspects are brothers, one killed Thursday night, one still at large and considered to be extremely dangerous. The Boston Globe, from which the above link comes, will be updating developments as they occur, so you can return to this link to stay informed.
This and other breaking news to keep you as the most informed person in the room can be found at http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ , http://toneyatkins.blogger.com/ and www.toneyatkins.com/. All are nonprofit, at least as far as I am concerned.
Please continue to defeat hate by spreading love and peace!
STORMY Weather Forecasts, Doppler Radar Reports and Weather Maps from CNN.com
Weather Forecasts, Doppler Radar Reports and Weather Maps from CNN.com
MORNING STORMS MOVING TOWARD CHATTANOOGA, TN, AREA AT 5 a.m. Friday
MORNING STORMS MOVING TOWARD CHATTANOOGA, TN, AREA AT 5 a.m. Friday
One Boston Marathon suspect dead, another still on run, officials say - U.S. News
One Boston Marathon suspect dead, another still on run, officials say - U.S. News
BREAKING NEWS AT 4:25 AM FROM NBC NEWS.COM
BREAKING NEWS AT 4:25 AM FROM NBC NEWS.COM
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
LIVE COVERAGE OF CHAOS IN WATERTOWN NEAR BOSTON
LIVE COVERAGE OF CHAOS IN WATERTOWN NEAR BOSTON
Chaotic scene in Boston area after explosions, gunfire, fatal shooting of MIT officer
Chaotic scene in Boston area after explosions, gunfire, fatal shooting of MIT officer
From NBC News.com
Watertown residents told to stay in homes, according to one report.
From NBC News.com
Watertown residents told to stay in homes, according to one report.
BREAKING NEWS: Campus police officer killed in shooting at MIT - U.S. News
Campus police officer killed in shooting at MIT - U.S. News
BREAKING NEWS.........Check back here and http://toneyatkins.blogger.com/ and http://www.toneyatkins.com/ .
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!!!! ALL KINDS OF BREAKING NEWS LAST NIGHT AND THIS MORNING. Toney Atkins
BREAKING NEWS.........Check back here and http://toneyatkins.blogger.com/ and http://www.toneyatkins.com/ .
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!!!! ALL KINDS OF BREAKING NEWS LAST NIGHT AND THIS MORNING. Toney Atkins
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
Breaking News & Top Stories - World News, US & Local | NBC News
BREAKING NEWS: BOSTON AND TEXAS ... NBCNews.com
BREAKING NEWS: BOSTON AND TEXAS ... NBCNews.com
Thursday, April 18, 2013
NEW: BOSTON BOMBING SUSPECTS' PHOTOS, UPDATES...BOSTON GLOBE
PHOTOS OF SUSPECTS, UPDATES IN BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS:
Toney Atkins urges: END HATE. SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE! www.toneyatkins.com/
FBI releases photos, video of Boston bomb suspects - CNN.com
FBI releases photos, video of Boston bomb suspects - CNN.com
PHOTOS OF BOSTON BOMB SUSPECTS FROM CNN.
ALSO ON http://www.fbi.com/ . FBI SITE CRASHED EARLIER DUE TO EXTREME INTEREST
PHOTOS OF BOSTON BOMB SUSPECTS FROM CNN.
ALSO ON http://www.fbi.com/ . FBI SITE CRASHED EARLIER DUE TO EXTREME INTEREST
California woman on trial for severing penis of husband
Catherine Kieu, California woman, on trial for severing penis of husband
Link from MSN Now
Toney Atkins comments: Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Link from MSN Now
Toney Atkins comments: Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Opinion: Is man inherently good or evil? - CNN.com
Opinion: Is man inherently good or evil? - CNN.com
Posted from CNN.com
DEFEAT HATE! SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE! == Toney Atkins
ANGRY OBAMA RESPONDS: Senate Votes to Block Expanded Background Checks for Gun Sales | The White House
Senate Votes to Block Expanded Background Checks for Gun Sales | The White House
From WhiteHouse.gov web site
Toney Atkins comments: I couldn't say anything better than President Obama after the disgusting Senate vote to block expanded background checks for gun sales. Watch the president's reaction at the link, and remember these politicians who worry more about getting re-elected than they do the needs of their constituents on this and other issues.
From WhiteHouse.gov web site
Toney Atkins comments: I couldn't say anything better than President Obama after the disgusting Senate vote to block expanded background checks for gun sales. Watch the president's reaction at the link, and remember these politicians who worry more about getting re-elected than they do the needs of their constituents on this and other issues.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Boston Marathon investigation: FBI has suspect, authorities say no arrest has been made | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Boston Marathon investigation: FBI has suspect, authorities say no arrest has been made | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Authorities say no arrest has been made as of 3 p.m. Some cable news networks have reported otherwise, but repeat, no arrest has been made so far in the Boston Marathon terror attack.
Authorities say no arrest has been made as of 3 p.m. Some cable news networks have reported otherwise, but repeat, no arrest has been made so far in the Boston Marathon terror attack.
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