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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Senator calls telephone surveillance violations 'more troubling' than NSA admits - Investigations

Senator calls telephone surveillance violations 'more troubling' than NSA admits - Investigations
From NBCNews.com

Bagged salad mystery leaves diners uncertain: Wash or not? - NBC News.com

Bagged salad mystery leaves diners uncertain: Wash or not? - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

NSA tool tracks all Internet conversations, says Guardian - NBC News.com

NSA tool tracks all Internet conversations, says Guardian - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

AIDS Prevention Is Still Important - Better Medicine

AIDS Prevention Is Still Important - Better Medicine
From Better Medicine via CNN.com

10 Facts About AIDS and HIV Infection - Better Medicine

10 Facts About AIDS and HIV Infection - Better Medicine
From Better Medicine via CNN.com

The Social Security mistake that costs retirees thousands - Jul. 31, 2013

The Social Security mistake that costs retirees thousands - Jul. 31, 2013
From CNN.com

Eileen Brennan, who starred in 'Private Benjamin,' dies - CNN.com

Eileen Brennan, who starred in 'Private Benjamin,' dies - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Photos: People we lost in 2013 - CNN.com

Photos: People we lost in 2013 - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Government can grab cell phone location records without warrant, appeals court says

Government can grab cell phone location records without warrant, appeals court says
From NBCNews.com

President Barack Obama pitches tax cut on Chattanooga stop (with videos, slideshows) | timesfreepress.com

President Barack Obama pitches tax cut on Chattanooga stop (with videos, slideshows) | timesfreepress.com
From Chattanooga Times Free Press

Sea level rise threatens 1,700 US cities if locked-in date is ignored, study says

Sea level rise threatens 1,700 US cities if locked-in date is ignored, study says
From MSN Now

Would it be smart for fast-food chains to raise wages? - The Week

Would it be smart for fast-food chains to raise wages? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Are digital cameras doomed? - The Week

Are digital cameras doomed? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Bagged salad caused parasite outbreak, states say - NBC News.com

Bagged salad caused parasite outbreak, states say - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

Crossword - August 2, 2013 - The Week

Crossword - August 2, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Crossword Solution - August 2, 2013 - The Week

Crossword Solution - August 2, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

5 of history's biggest killjoys - The Week

5 of history's biggest killjoys - The Week
From TheWeek.com

How the FBI busted 159 suspected child-prostitute pimps in 72 hours - The Week

How the FBI busted 159 suspected child-prostitute pimps in 72 hours - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Meeting with advocates, Obama vows commitment to voting rights — MSNBC

Meeting with advocates, Obama vows commitment to voting rights — MSNBC
From MSNBC.com

North Carolina Gov. not clear on details of voter ID bill he’s signing — MSNBC

North Carolina Gov. not clear on details of voter ID bill he’s signing — MSNBC
From MSNBC

Toney Atkins comments: He doesn't even know what he is signing into law??? Huh??? Only a Republican would do this, especially considering the bill's impact!

North Carolina governor signs restrictive abortion bill — MSNBC

North Carolina governor signs restrictive abortion bill — MSNBC
From MSNBC

Rubio’s new health care remedy: shut down the government, blame Obama! — MSNBC

Rubio’s new health care remedy: shut down the government, blame Obama! — MSNBC
From MSNBC.com

Monday, July 29, 2013

Essential mental nutrients for a healthier, happier you

Essential mental nutrients for a healthier, happier you
From The Washington Post

Ethicist: Teens have high failure rates after organ transplants -- but cut them some slack - NBC News.com

Ethicist: Teens have high failure rates after organ transplants -- but cut them some slack - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

For males, monogamy can have evolutionary benefits - NBC News.com

For males, monogamy can have evolutionary benefits - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

Lax oversight leaves California drug rehab funds vulnerable to fraud - CNN.com

Lax oversight leaves California drug rehab funds vulnerable to fraud - CNN.com
From CNN.com

The cruel, predictable outcome of fat-shaming - The Week

The cruel, predictable outcome of fat-shaming - The Week
From TheWeek.com

10 feel-good stories you can't miss - CNN.com

10 feel-good stories you can't miss - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Everyday racism: Your experiences: News & Videos about Everyday racism: Your experiences - CNN iReport

Everyday racism: Your experiences: News & Videos about Everyday racism: Your experiences - CNN iReport
From CNN.com

Opinion: Will Obamacare help primary care? - CNN.com

Opinion: Will Obamacare help primary care? - CNN.com
From CNN.com

A weekend of travel tragedies - CNN.com

A weekend of travel tragedies - CNN.com
From CNN.com

CBS boss: Behavior on 'Big Brother' is 'absolutely appalling' - TODAY.com

CBS boss: Behavior on 'Big Brother' is 'absolutely appalling' - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com/Entertainment

Pope: ’Who am I to judge’ gay people?

Pope: ’Who am I to judge’ gay people?
From NBCNews.com

My Way - News NOW from the Associated Press

My Way - News
National, world, political, entertainment, crime, sports, tech and other current news from the Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way - News - Top News

My Way - News - Top News
Top news from the Associated Press via MyWay.com News. Updated frequently.

Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
Interactive map from AccuWeather.com shows Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and part of Florida. Check here if planning a trip or if bad weather is threatening. ... Toney Atkins

Everything you need to know about China's buying spree - The Week

Everything you need to know about China's buying spree - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Analysis: Who's backing who as Syria's civil war threatens to spread - World News

Analysis: Who's backing who as Syria's civil war threatens to spread - World News
From NBCNews.com

Louisiana Keeps 'Hollywood of the South' Nickname by Surviving Assault by Politicians - MSN Movies News

Louisiana Keeps 'Hollywood of the South' Nickname by Surviving Assault by Politicians - MSN Movies News
From MSN TVNews

'Breaking Bad' Review: Is This What Meth Is Like? - MSN TV News

'Breaking Bad' Review: Is This What Meth Is Like? - MSN TV News
From MSN TVNews

AP: 4 in 5 Americans live in danger of falling into poverty, joblessness - U.S. News

AP: 4 in 5 Americans live in danger of falling into poverty, joblessness - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Financial Pundit Explains How the Bible Helps Him Invest

Financial Pundit Explains How the Bible Helps Him Invest
From Moneynews.com

Perseid meteor shower: Coming soon to a sky near you - CSMonitor.com

Perseid meteor shower: Coming soon to a sky near you - CSMonitor.com
From The Christian Science Monitor

World Toilet Day will be celebrated November 19, UN says

World Toilet Day will be celebrated November 19, UN says
From MSN Now

Night owls are basically psychopaths, claims psychologist

Night owls are basically psychopaths, claims psychologist
From MSN Now

Toney Atkins comments: So THIS is what's wrong with me! To quote Alicia Bridges, "I love the nightlife." No, I don't have fangs, except, perhaps, in some of the things I write -- usually in the dark of night.

Bulger pal on his cooperation with U.S.: 'I was dead either way' - CNN.com

Bulger pal on his cooperation with U.S.: 'I was dead either way' - CNN.com
From CNN.com

60 years after armistice, one harrowing mission still binds several Korean veterans - U.S. News

60 years after armistice, one harrowing mission still binds several Korean veterans - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Toney Atkins comments: I urge you: If you know a Korean War veteran, please thank him or her for their service. The Korean conflict essentially is a "forgotten war," and we should show our appreciation for those veterans who sacrificed part of their lives in their military service.

Soldier returns from Afghanistan to learn his beloved dog is gone - CNN.com

Soldier returns from Afghanistan to learn his beloved dog is gone - CNN.com

FDA warns one brand of vitamin B supplement contains harmful steroids - CNN.com

FDA warns one brand of vitamin B supplement contains harmful steroids - CNN.com
From CNN.com

'Boycott Florida' isn't so simple, experts say - CNN.com

'Boycott Florida' isn't so simple, experts say - CNN.com
From CNN.com

From the archives: Remembering the Korean War - World News

From the archives: Remembering the Korean War - World News from NBCNews.com

Toney Atkins comments: I urge you: If you know a Korean War veteran, please thank him or her for their service. The Korean conflict essentially is a "forgotten war," and we should show our appreciation for those veterans who sacrificed part of their lives in their military service.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Why the FDA might ban menthol cigarettes - The Week

Why the FDA might ban menthol cigarettes - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Life inside the psychiatric ward - The Week

Life inside the psychiatric ward - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The week's best editorial cartoons - The Week

The week's best editorial cartoons - The Week
From TheWeek.com

‘Being funny is serious business’ – CNN Photos - CNN.com Blogs

‘Being funny is serious business’ – CNN Photos - CNN.com Blogs
From CNN.com

Opinion: The woman who explained the female orgasm - CNN.com

Opinion: The woman who explained the female orgasm - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Rob Lowe talks 'Killing Kennedy' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Rob Lowe talks 'Killing Kennedy' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs
From CNN.com

'Sharknado' set to storm theaters in August – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs

'Sharknado' set to storm theaters in August – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs
From CNN.com

Happy 70th birthday, Mick Jagger! - CNN.com

Happy 70th birthday, Mick Jagger! - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Honest Tea experiment shows Washington, DC, is least honest

Honest Tea experiment shows Washington, DC, is least honest
From MSN Now

Mammatus clouds in Jason Asselin video look apocalyptic

Mammatus clouds in Jason Asselin video look apocalyptic
From MSN Now

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

CatWalkChatt - Crystal Springs Print Works in Chickamauga shuttered

CatWalkChatt - Crystal Springs Print Works in Chickamauga shuttered
From CatWalkChatt.com

Toney Atkins comments: Another big piece of my personal history apparently has died. The once bustling cotton mill and bleachery (formerly known as Crystal Springs Bleachery) operated 24 hours a day, and it provided most Chickamaugans with jobs and rental homes. My parents, grandmother, several aunts, uncles and cousins all worked at the plant during the time that I was born and until at least a few years after I was graduated from Gordon Lee Memorial High School. I was employed there as a laborer in the bleachery and then in its laboratory for two years before deciding to attend college. Except for the period of his service during World War II, my father worked at this heartbeat of the town most of his life. A few years after he retired from a supervisory position, he returned to the plant to work as a security guard. Many if not most of my friends and classmates lived in the "mill villages" that were built by the operation, one on either side of the lake that was spawned by crystal clear underground springs that flowed from a cavern just south of downtown. Learning about the business' closure saddens me, but it makes me happy to know that the small town of Chickamauga and its citizenry live on.

TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: The City of Chickamauga

TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: The City of Chickamauga
This sleepy small town in northwest Georgia will be part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga during the War Between the States. A must for Civil War buffs!

Toney Atkins comments: Anyone who wonders why I've posted so much about Chickamauga, GA, doesn't know that I proudly call it my home town. I grew up there, graduated from Gordon Lee Memorial High School and later enjoyed some of the best years of my life teaching many terrific youngsters in grades five through seven at Chickamauga Elementary School (1967-1971). After teaching another year at North Rossville (GA) Elementary School, I vacationed in Florida, where I essentially was handed my first job in journalism, starting as a police reporter, progressing to the government beat, entertainment writer and editor and then to county and assistant city editor at a mainstream newspaper. I lived in Chickamauga for 29 years and occasionally still yearn for the good old days of small town life where the living was relatively carefree, moved at a leisure pace and full of Southern hospitality. I'm amazed at how much of the town/s history that I wasn't taught when I lived there, but learned about recently. Maybe my teachers tried to inform me, but being a typical kid, I simply took for granted the atmosphere as it was then and not that every day, I was walking on or driving through a land that was jam-packed with history. The upcoming observances of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga during the Civil War excite me and I want to share that excitement. If you want to visit a small Southern town steeped in history, I encourage you to see Chickamauga. (Did you know that the Civil War battle was named not for the town, but for Chickamauga Creek? The area was known as Crawfish Springs during the War Between the States. A crystal clear spring flows from an area just east of the Gordon-Lee Mansion, a plantation built before the war which still stands an historic landmark. The water from the springs flows into Chickamauga Creek.)

My Way - News - Government

My Way - News - Government
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Toney Atkins comments: What the U.S. Congress is doing for (TO) you.

My Way - My Way Today - Pet Photo of the Day

My Way - My Way Today - Pet Photo of the Day
From MyWay.com

Monday, July 22, 2013

By His Own Measure, John Boehner’s Congress Is Still The Most Counterproductive In History

By His Own Measure, John Boehner’s Congress Is Still The Most Counterproductive In History: pHouse Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) raised eyebrows on Sunday when he responded to criticism that he is running the least productive Congress in history by suggesting that House Republicans should be “judged on how many laws we repeal,” rather than pass. Through gerrymandering, the GOP won a 234 to 201 majority in the 2012 elections [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org

Rush Limbaugh: White People Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Slavery

Rush Limbaugh: White People Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Slavery
From ThinkProgress.org

CNN Anchor Says Kate Middleton Is ‘Brilliant’ For Having A Boy

CNN Anchor Says Kate Middleton Is ‘Brilliant’ For Having A Boy: pThe royal baby, an 8 pound 6 ounce baby boy, was born on Monday afternoon, causing media outlets to reach a fever pitch. CNN, MSNBC, and FOX all broke in from existing programming to cover the event live. Chyrons on all major channels proclaimed, “It’s a Boy!” or “Duchess Catherine Gives Birth To A Son.” [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org

My Way News - Officials: Zimmerman helped 4 out of wrecked SUV

My Way News - Officials: Zimmerman helped 4 out of wrecked SUV
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way News - NSA revelations reframe digital life for some

My Way News - NSA revelations reframe digital life for some
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Royal baby CNN: news ticker juxtaposes news of royal baby with that of dead child

Royal baby CNN: news ticker juxtaposes news of royal baby with that of dead child
From MSN Now

Motor Sports | NBC Sports

Motor Sports | NBC Sports
From NBC Sports via NBCNews.com

Photos: Reaction to royal baby - CNN.com

Photos: Reaction to royal baby - CNN.com
From CNN.com

[UPDATE5] Obama, Clinton salute Helen Thomas; UPI reporter - UPI.com

[UPDATE5] Obama, Clinton salute Helen Thomas; UPI reporter - UPI.com
From United Press International

[UPDATE] Obama begins series of economy-focused speeches Wednesday - UPI.com

[UPDATE] Obama begins series of economy-focused speeches Wednesday - UPI.com
From United Press International

Pew Research survey shows divide in reaction to Zimmerman verdict - UPI.com

Pew Research survey shows divide in reaction to Zimmerman verdict - UPI.com
From United Press International

My Way News - King David's palace found, says Israeli team

My Way News - King David's palace found, says Israeli team
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

What killed Detroit? 3 theories - The Week

What killed Detroit? 3 theories - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The 7 biggest announcements from Comic-Con - The Week

The 7 biggest announcements from Comic-Con - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Crossword Solution - July 26, 2013 - The Week

Crossword Solution - July 26, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Why Britain's new porn ban is a dumb idea - The Week

Why Britain's new porn ban is a dumb idea - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The complete guide to the royal baby - The Week

The complete guide to the royal baby - The Week
From TheWeek.com

It's a prince! Royal baby finally arrives - TODAY.com

It's a prince! Royal baby finally arrives - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com

Photos: People we lost in 2013 - CNN.com

Photos: People we lost in 2013 - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Happiness study says people are most content at ages 23 and 69

Happiness study says people are most content at ages 23 and 69
From MSN Now

Quiz: Health Reform FAQ

Quiz: Health Reform FAQ
From WebMD.com

Gout Pictures Slideshow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Gout

Gout Pictures Slideshow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Gout
From WebMD.com

Sunday, July 21, 2013

History & Culture - Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

History & Culture - Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
From the National Park Service, nps.gov

Walk Through Time At Chickamauga Battlefield Is Sept. 14-15 - 07/08/2013 - Chattanoogan.com

Walk Through Time At Chickamauga Battlefield Is Sept. 14-15 - 07/08/2013 - Chattanoogan.com
From The Chattanoogan.com

Toney Atkins comments: This is a major observance of the Battle of Chickamauga (GA) on the 150th anniversary of the bloodiest battle of the War Between the States (the Civil War). Plenty of events are scheduled over a four-day period. More details will be posted here later. A must for Civil War history buffs! The Chickamauga-Chattanooga Military National Park is just south of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, and Chickamauga, GA, a few miles southeast of Chattanooga, TN, and tours and other activities are occurring throughout this summer.

Civil War Timeline and Special Programs - Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Civil War Timeline and Special Programs - Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
From the National Park Service, nps.gov

Going hungry over going healthy - The Week

Going hungry over going healthy - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The rise and fall of Detroit: A timeline - The Week

The rise and fall of Detroit: A timeline - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Crossword - July 26, 2013 - The Week

Crossword - July 26, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Crossword Solution - July 19, 2013 - The Week

Crossword Solution - July 19, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Friday, July 19, 2013

Stephen Colbert ridicules NYT article on sex and college women

Stephen Colbert ridicules NYT article on sex and college women
From MSN Now

'Trayvon Martin could have been me,' Obama says at White House press conference

'Trayvon Martin could have been me,' Obama says at White House press conference
From MSN Now

Toney Atkins comments: Excellent remarks from the president! What disturbs me are many of the comments that you can read by scrolling down after reading the text of the story at the link -- proof that racism indeed is alive and well in the so-called United States of America.

Remarks by the President on Trayvon Martin | The White House

Remarks by the President on Trayvon Martin | The White House
From WhiteHouse.gov

The White House Blog | The White House

The White House Blog | The White House
From WhiteHouse.gov

Obamacare in Three Words: Saving People Money | The White House

Obamacare in Three Words: Saving People Money | The White House
From WhiteHouse.gov

Obama: Trayvon Martin 'could have been me' - NBC Politics

Obama: Trayvon Martin 'could have been me' - NBC Politics
From NBCNews.com

Ex-CIA chief: What Edward Snowden did - CNN.com

Ex-CIA chief: What Edward Snowden did - CNN.com
From CNN.com/Opinion

My Way - News AP

My Way - News
National, world, entertainment, sports, political and other news genres by The Associated Press via MyWay.com News. Frequently updated.

Why Texas' New Abortion Restrictions Will Be So Devastating To Reproductive Access, In Two Maps | ThinkProgress

Why Texas' New Abortion Restrictions Will Be So Devastating To Reproductive Access, In Two Maps | ThinkProgress
From ThinkProgress.org

Most Media Coverage Ignores Premium Drop, Focuses On GOP Effort To Undermine Obamacare | ThinkProgress

Most Media Coverage Ignores Premium Drop, Focuses On GOP Effort To Undermine Obamacare | ThinkProgress
From ThinkProgress.org

Meet the world's largest virus - The Week

Meet the world's largest virus - The Week
From The Week

The controversy over Stand Your Ground laws is just beginning - The Week

The controversy over Stand Your Ground laws is just beginning - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Anthea Butler, University of Pennsylvania professor, calls God racist

Anthea Butler, University of Pennsylvania professor, calls God racist
From MSN Now

Postal Service renews call for five-day delivery service

Postal Service renews call for five-day delivery service
From MSN Now

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Sensenbrenner: House may not renew NSA phone surveillance authority - UPI.com

Sensenbrenner: House may not renew NSA phone surveillance authority - UPI.com
From United Press International

[UPDATE] Obama touts rebates of $3.4B sent to healthcare policyholders - UPI.com

[UPDATE] Obama touts rebates of $3.4B sent to healthcare policyholders - UPI.com
From United Press International

Egypt's ejection Political and Editorial Cartoons - The Week

Egypt's ejection Political and Editorial Cartoons - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Crossword - July 19, 2013 - The Week

Crossword - July 19, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

My Way News - Online series 'House of Cards' makes Emmy history

My Way News - Online series 'House of Cards' makes Emmy history
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way News - Study: Dead stars colliding forged gold on Earth

My Way News - Study: Dead stars colliding forged gold on Earth
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News

Opinion: Do we want to die tethered to a machine? - CNN.com

Opinion: Do we want to die tethered to a machine? - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Spirituality and the radical remission of cancer | Washington Times Communities

Spirituality and the radical remission of cancer | Washington Times Communities
From The Washington Times

Feeling stressed? Porn may help | Washington Times Communities

Feeling stressed? Porn may help | Washington Times Communities
From The Washington Times

WeLogger: Wildflower STDs and further proof there's an app for everything.

WeLogger: Wildflower STDs and further proof there's an app for everything.
From Slate.com

My Way - News

My Way - News
Top news in many categories by the Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way News - Bomber as rock star? Rolling Stone cover outrage

My Way News - Bomber as rock star? Rolling Stone cover outrage
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News

My Way News - ACLU: Police record license plates by the millions

My Way News - ACLU: Police record license plates by the millions
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News

Monday, July 15, 2013

My Way News - Fla. town somberly absorbs Zimmerman verdict

My Way News - Fla. town somberly absorbs Zimmerman verdict
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Season 7 of 'True Blood' in the works - UPI.com

Season 7 of 'True Blood' in the works - UPI.com
From United Press International

Salty snacks, extra pounds send blood pressure soaring in U.S. kids - NBC News.com

Salty snacks, extra pounds send blood pressure soaring in U.S. kids - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

Why Stand Your Ground Is Central To George Zimmerman’s Case After All

Why Stand Your Ground Is Central To George Zimmerman’s Case After All:
From ThinkProgress.org

Tara Reid says she's up for a 'Sharknado' sequel - UPI.com

Tara Reid says she's up for a 'Sharknado' sequel - UPI.com
From United Press International

Spanking linked to obesity later in life, study says

Spanking linked to obesity later in life, study says
From MSN Now

Toney Atkins comments: No wonder I am obese and suffering other health problems! I'm only just entering my so-called "golden years," and I was blaming my ailments on that. Now I know I can blame my late parents. Seriously, both of my parents spanked me. Most of the time, I deserved it, and spanking mostly just hurt my pride. I learned a lot from spanking discipline -- not beating or hitting on or about the head (literally abuse and shameful), but my butt withstood a few hickory sticks and hand slaps. Let's face it. Most of today's parents are wimps and the kids rule the roost, with little genuine discipline.

Is God Dead in 2013?

Is God Dead in 2013?
From The Washington Times

Washington D.C. to consider legalizing marijuana | Washington Times Communities

Washington D.C. to consider legalizing marijuana | Washington Times Communities
From the Washington Times via MSN Now

SouthCoastToday.com | Latest News from the Associated Press

SouthCoastToday.com | Latest News from the Associated Press
Marijuana legalization? What about hash?

'Ghetto booty' diagnosis angers Terry Ragland of Jackson, Tennessee

'Ghetto booty' diagnosis angers Terry Ragland of Jackson, Tennessee
From MSN Now

Saturday, July 13, 2013

My Way - News

My Way - News
News from around the nation, the world, entertainment, weather, sports and politics by The Associated Press via My Way.com News.

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
From CNN.com

Friday, July 12, 2013

The treacherous politics of the House's food stamps-farm bill fight - The Week

The treacherous politics of the House's food stamps-farm bill fight - The Week
From TheWeek.com

10 things you need to know today: July 12, 2013 - The Week

10 things you need to know today: July 12, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Is your DNA in a police database? - Investigations

Is your DNA in a police database? - Investigations
From NBCNews.com

Sharknado! Syfy's latest flick is causing a frenzy - TODAY.com

Sharknado! Syfy's latest flick is causing a frenzy - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com

Toney Atkins comments: I certainly hope "Sharknado" was better than "Two-Headed Shark Attack," which preceded "Sharknado" on SyFy's late night repeats. As I admit on a post on Toney Atkins: What I Think About That, the premise was ridiculous, but I may be forever mentally stressed because I didn't stick with it past the first commercial. What next? "Snakenado"? "Bugnado"? "Spidernado"?-"Godzillanado"? "Only-People-With-Few-Functioning-Brain-Cells-Will-Watch-This-nado"? Perhaps folks watch this fare only for huge breasts and bulging pecs and biceps, and I suppose they can be forgiven. Then again, we can laugh at the badness.

'Rock the cat box'?! Most misquoted lyrics of all time - TODAY.com

'Rock the cat box'?! Most misquoted lyrics of all time - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Hurricane 2013 - AccuWeather.com

Hurricane 2013 - AccuWeather.com
From AccuWeather.com 

The George Zimmerman trial: A day-by-day recap [Updated] - The Week

The George Zimmerman trial: A day-by-day recap [Updated] - The Week
From TheWeek.com 

Bin Laden wore a cowboy hat, and 6 other revelations about his life on the run - The Week

Bin Laden wore a cowboy hat, and 6 other revelations about his life on the run - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The emotional honesty of dogs - The Week

The emotional honesty of dogs - The Week
From TheWeek.com 

The safest seats are at the back of the plane — and 5 other surprising facts about airline crashes - The Week

The safest seats are at the back of the plane — and 5 other surprising facts about airline crashes - The Week
From TheWeek.com

AIDS and HIV Symptoms and Signs

AIDS and HIV Symptoms and Signs
From WebMD.com

Toney Atkins comments: HIV and AIDS are not in the news very often as they once were, but with summertime here, the heat is on, literally and physically, as we party down during summer vacations. This material is not designed to spoil your fun; it's presented with hopes that you will learn from it and have many, many more fun summers in the future.

AIDS and HIV Symptoms and Signs

AIDS and HIV Symptoms and Signs
From WebMD.com

Toney Atkins comments: HIV and AIDS are not in the news very often as they once were, but with summertime here, the heat is on, literally and physically, as we party down during summer vacations. This material is not designed to spoil your fun; it's presented with hopes that you will learn from it and have many, many more fun summers in the future.

What it like to be a bodybuilder?

What it like to be a bodybuilder?
From Slate.com

Facebook Graph Search: Privacy nightmare is preventable if you change your settings.

Facebook Graph Search: Privacy nightmare is preventable if you change your settings.
From Slate.com

7 bizarre tales of people coming back from the dead - The Week

7 bizarre tales of people coming back from the dead - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Scientist: Earth's moon may once have had a twin - UPI.com

Scientist: Earth's moon may once have had a twin - UPI.com
From United Press International , UPI.com

Scientist: Earth's moon may once have had a twin - UPI.com

Scientist: Earth's moon may once have had a twin - UPI.com
From United Press International , UPI.com

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Asteroid impacts: B612 Foundation wants to save the world.

Asteroid impacts: B612 Foundation wants to save the world.
From Slate.com

The mysterious intergalactic radio bursts that release as much energy as the sun - The Week

The mysterious intergalactic radio bursts that release as much energy as the sun - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Does oral sex help prevent female infidelity? - The Week

Does oral sex help prevent female infidelity? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Jobless about to take big hit from sequester - NBC News.com

Jobless about to take big hit from sequester - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

Social Media: Sex, Alcohol and Oversharing | TIME.com

Social Media: Sex, Alcohol and Oversharing | TIME.com

Hangover Myths Slideshow: Hangover Cures, Herbal Remedies, Hair of the Dog, and More

Hangover Myths Slideshow: Hangover Cures, Herbal Remedies, Hair of the Dog, and More
From WebMD.com

Michael Cegers and Jessica Hurley-Smith charged with leaving baby in car to shop for sex toys

Michael Cegers and Jessica Hurley-Smith charged with leaving baby in car to shop for sex toys
From MSN Now

Earth is farthest distance from the sun this year despite heat

Earth is farthest distance from the sun this year despite heat
From MSN Now

Southeast Regional Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Southeast Regional Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
Rainy weather for holiday weekend in parts of Southeast. Interactive animated radar from AccuWeather.com.

The Mystery of the Intergalactic Radio Bursts | TIME.com

The Mystery of the Intergalactic Radio Bursts | TIME.com
From TIME.com via CNN.com

WATCH: 50 fascinating facts about the 50 states - The Week

WATCH: 50 fascinating facts about the 50 states - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Nearly Half of All American AIDS Cases Are Found in Just 12 Metropolitan Areas - John Metcalfe, The Atlantic Cities - The Atlantic Wire

Nearly Half of All American AIDS Cases Are Found in Just 12 Metropolitan Areas - John Metcalfe, The Atlantic Cities - The Atlantic Wire
From The Atlantic Wire

KKK kids' show, 'The Andrew Show,' going viral

KKK kids' show, 'The Andrew Show,' going viral
From MSN Now

The George Zimmerman trial: A day-by-day recap - The Week

The George Zimmerman trial: A day-by-day recap - The Week
From TheWeek.com

72 years together: The couple who died holding hands - The Week

72 years together: The couple who died holding hands - The Week
From THEWEEK.com

Anderson does terrible Cher impression#/video/bestoftv/2013/07/03/ac-cooper-ridiculist-cher.cnn#/video/bestoftv/2013/07/03/ac-cooper-ridiculist-cher.cnn

Anderson does terrible Cher impression#/video/bestoftv/2013/07/03/ac-cooper-ridiculist-cher.cnn#/video/bestoftv/2013/07/03/ac-cooper-ridiculist-cher.cnn
Anderson Cooper of CNN is at it again.
From CNN.com

BBC News - Bone marrow 'frees men of HIV drugs'

BBC News - Bone marrow 'frees men of HIV drugs'
From BBC News

Snowden rumors temporarily ground Bolivian president's plane in Europe - CNN.com

Snowden rumors temporarily ground Bolivian president's plane in Europe - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Zimmerman: 'I couldn't see. I couldn't breathe' | HLNtv.com

Zimmerman: 'I couldn't see. I couldn't breathe' | HLNtv.com
HLNews.com. Headline News Network

Lookout warned team before fire killed 19, officials say - CNN.com

Lookout warned team before fire killed 19, officials say - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Morsy offers to form coalition government - CNN.com

Morsy offers to form coalition government - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Supporters of Egyptian president say military coup is underway - World News

Supporters of Egyptian president say military coup is underway - World News
From NBCNews.com

Tahrir Square protest - Video on NBCNews.com

Tahrir Square protest - Video on NBCNews.com
Live stream from Cairo on NBCNews.com

TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
From AccuWeather.com

Continually updated radar as showers and thunderstorms are predicted for the South over the Fourth of July weekend. No matter what, have a SAFE and HAPPY Fouth!

Treated for cancer, two men now appear free of HIV - NBC News.com

Treated for cancer, two men now appear free of HIV - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

IN A DANCE OR EXERCISE MOOD?


Disco isn't dead to folks who still like to get down and shake their "groove thangs" to classic dance hits or walk to the beat while exercising. I don't recommend "Prancercising" to these numbers, but I'm certainly not one to judge if that's what gets you on the floor. Bring back memories of the days when you could walk into a club with a disco ball, strobe lights, unusual smoke, amyl nitrate and sweating bodies boogieing the night away in a total party atmosphere. Check out my personalized Slacker Radio station featuring dance music, funk and some rock thrown in for good measure. You'll hear my exclusive playlist or other songs by artists based on that list at

http://slacker.com/r/lpP7q .

Join me as I remember my dance club and house party DJ days when I was also a karaoke host known as "Toney A."

Doctors prescribe narcotics too often for pain, CDC chief says - latimes.com

Doctors prescribe narcotics too often for pain, CDC chief says - latimes.com
From the Los Angeles Times

Dumb Laws in Georgia. Crazy Georgia Laws. We have weird laws, strange laws, and just plain crazy laws!

Dumb Laws in Georgia. Crazy Georgia Laws. We have weird laws, strange laws, and just plain crazy laws!
From DumbLaws.com

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Beetle puts Hamilton County under quarantine | timesfreepress.com

Beetle puts Hamilton County under quarantine | timesfreepress.com
From Chattanooga Times Free Press, timesfreepress.com

Flooding Concerns Mount From Maine to Florida

Flooding Concerns Mount From Maine to Florida
From AccuWeather.com

Jacksonville, FL Doppler Local Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Jacksonville, FL Doppler Local Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
From AccuWeather.com

RADAR shows movement of rainfall and storms from Orlando and Daytona Beach, FL, to south Georgia. Weather conditions may be stormy during the Fourth of July weekend, so come back here for updates.

Vet Sits In Hot Car for 30 Minutes to Show Effect On Pets - PawNation

Vet Sits In Hot Car for 30 Minutes to Show Effect On Pets - PawNation
From PawNation via AOL

AOL On - Johnny Depp Kisses Jimmy Kimmel

AOL On - Johnny Depp Kisses Jimmy Kimmel
From AOL On.com

AOL On - Johnny Depp Kisses Jimmy Kimmel

AOL On - Johnny Depp Kisses Jimmy Kimmel
From AOL On.com

Top reasons we unfriend on Facebook found by shopping site survey

Top reasons we unfriend on Facebook found by shopping site survey
From MSN Now

Verrazano Bridge in New York will use China-made steel

Verrazano Bridge in New York will use China-made steel
From MSN Now

Ruben Studdard to join new season of 'Biggest Loser'

Ruben Studdard to join new season of 'Biggest Loser'
From MSN Now

Jim Standridge, Baptist preacher, insults churchgoers during sermon

Jim Standridge, Baptist preacher, insults churchgoers during sermon
From MSN Now

Wichita, Kan., sexual assault stopped by woman wielding sledgehammer - UPI.com

Wichita, Kan., sexual assault stopped by woman wielding sledgehammer - UPI.com
From UPI.com, United Press International

JoAnn Nichols' body found in NY house wall 28 years after vanishing - UPI.com

JoAnn Nichols' body found in NY house wall 28 years after vanishing - UPI.com
From UPI.com, United Press International

3 big revelations from the newly leaked NSA documents - The Week

3 big revelations from the newly leaked NSA documents - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The George Zimmerman trial: A day-by-day recap - The Week

The George Zimmerman trial: A day-by-day recap - The Week
From TheWeek.com

In China, adults must visit their aging parents… or else - The Week

In China, adults must visit their aging parents… or else - The Week
From TheWeek.com

10 things you need to know today: July 2, 2013 - The Week

10 things you need to know today: July 2, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Study: Growing number of children sexually abused via webcams - World News

Study: Growing number of children sexually abused via webcams - World News
From NBCNews.com

Monday, July 1, 2013

My Way News - WHO: Treat people with HIV early to stop spread

My Way News - WHO: Treat people with HIV early to stop spread
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Horse slaughterhouse in New Mexico, is approved by USDA to slaughter horses for food.

Horse slaughterhouse in New Mexico, is approved by USDA to slaughter horses for food.
From MSN Now

Horse slaughterhouse in New Mexico, is approved by USDA to slaughter horses for food.

Horse slaughterhouse in New Mexico, is approved by USDA to slaughter horses for food.
From MSN Now

Egypt Military Intervention: General Says Army Will Intervene If Crisis Not Resolved In 48 Hours

Egypt Military Intervention: General Says Army Will Intervene If Crisis Not Resolved In 48 Hours
From The Huffington Post

George W. Bush Defends PRISM: 'I Put That Program In Place To Protect The Country'

George W. Bush Defends PRISM: 'I Put That Program In Place To Protect The Country'
From The Huffington Post

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

10 Things to Know for Tuesday
By The Associated Press

Linda Robertson: Just Because He Breathes: Learning to Truly Love Our Gay Son

Linda Robertson: Just Because He Breathes: Learning to Truly Love Our Gay Son
From The Huffington Post

CNN exclusive: George W. Bush on Mandela, Snowden and his legacy - CNN.com

CNN exclusive: George W. Bush on Mandela, Snowden and his legacy - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Zimmerman: Trayvon Martin attacked me | HLNtv.com

Zimmerman: Trayvon Martin attacked me | HLNtv.com
From HLNtv , Headline News Network

Weather radar shows giant ‘storm’ of dust, bugs in Texas - Yahoo! News

Weather radar shows giant ‘storm’ of dust, bugs in Texas - Yahoo! News
From Yahoo! News

Investigators launch probe into death of 19 Arizona firefighters - Yahoo! News

Investigators launch probe into death of 19 Arizona firefighters - Yahoo! News
From Reuters News Service via Yahoo! News

Zimmerman: Trayvon Martin attacked me | HLNtv.com

Zimmerman: Trayvon Martin attacked me | HLNtv.com
From Headline News Network, HLNtv.com

Study finds glyphosate, weed killer used on GMO crops, in a lot of urine

Study finds glyphosate, weed killer used on GMO crops, in a lot of urine
From MSN Now