TONEY ATKINS: DON'T MISS THIS!: November 2013

Today’s Republicans Really Are More Radical Than Ever: American reactionaries are more powerful today than they ever have been before. But the true history of their rise also points to their undoing.
From ThinkProgress.org

America Produced More Oil Than It Imported For The First Time Since 1995

America Produced More Oil Than It Imported For The First Time Since 1995: Thanks to technological advances in the extracting process, U.S. crude oil production is up and imports are down. Experts vary in opinion as to whether this is a short-term phenomenon or a long-term trend.
From ThinkProgress.org

CHART: Americans Pay Way More For Health Care Than People In Any Other Affluent Nation

CHART: Americans Pay Way More For Health Care Than People In Any Other Affluent Nation: About 37 percent of Americans didn't see a doctor or fill a prescription because it was too expensive in 2013 -- a significantly higher number than for other well-to-do countries.
From ThinkProgress.org

Everything You Need To Know About Obama’s ‘Fix’ For Insurers Canceling Plans

Everything You Need To Know About Obama’s ‘Fix’ For Insurers Canceling Plans: The fix will allow insurers to continue offering their 2013 individual health care plans in 2014 without complying with the Affordable Care Act's minimum benefit standards.
From ThinkProgress.org

2013 Set To Be One Of The Hottest Years Ever

2013 Set To Be One Of The Hottest Years Ever: A new report from the World Meteorological Organization also found that sea levels hit a record high in 2013, making coastal communities more vulnerable to devastating storms like Haiyan.
From ThinkProgress.org

No Thanksgiving

No Thanksgiving: It’s that time of the year: conservatives are once again decrying the non-existent War on Christmas.
Meanwhile, retailers across the country are engaged in a very real War on Thanksgiving by forcing their low-wage workers to come in and work on Thanksgiving Day so the rest of us can start shopping a few hours earlier.
From ThinkProgress.org

‘Noah’ Trailer Released | Variety

‘Noah’ Trailer Released | Variety
From Variety.com

‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Ignites Rome Film Festival | Variety

‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Ignites Rome Film Festival | Variety
From Variety.com

New study shows black holes recycle matter and energy back into space | The Raw Story

New study shows black holes recycle matter and energy back into space | The Raw Story
From RawStory.com

Study: Public polls underestimate same-sex attraction, especially among Christians (via Raw Story )

Recent research suggests that people are more honest about the extent of their attraction to their own sex if they are assured that their answers will be anonymous. According to Bloomberg News, unless people believe that their identities will be kept…

Next 'Star Wars' movie to be released in December 2015 - TODAY.com

Next 'Star Wars' movie to be released in December 2015 - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com

Justin Timberlake, James Gandolfini among GQ Men of the Year selections - TODAY.com

Justin Timberlake, James Gandolfini among GQ Men of the Year selections - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com

A piece of Thanksgiving history that could be worth millions - TODAY.com

A piece of Thanksgiving history that could be worth millions - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com

Hawaii legalizes same-sex marriage, joining 14 other states

Hawaii legalizes same-sex marriage, joining 14 other states
From NBCNews.com

Typhoon Haiyan: A choice to either ’distribute food or collect bodies’

Typhoon Haiyan: A choice to either ’distribute food or collect bodies’
From NBCNews

With Enrollment Slow, Some Democrats Back Change in Health Law - NYTimes.com

With Enrollment Slow, Some Democrats Back Change in Health Law - NYTimes.com
From The New York Times

Popular Instagram app fools people in revealing their password

Syria Utilizes Alternatives To Chemical Weapons In Attacks On Civilians

Syria Utilizes Alternatives To Chemical Weapons In Attacks On Civilians: As the civil war in Syria wages on, another major threat has come to the fore: the use of incendiary bombs.

From ThinkProgress.org

Eastern Michigan Football Coach Apologizes After Being Fired For Using Gay Slurs

Eastern Michigan Football Coach Apologizes After Being Fired For Using Gay Slurs: "I lost my poise," now former Eastern Michigan coach Ron English said.
From ThinkProgress.org

BREAKING: The Official Obamacare Numbers And What They Mean For The Future Of Health Care Reform

BREAKING: The Official Obamacare Numbers And What They Mean For The Future Of Health Care Reform: The numbers come in the midst of highly-publicized technical difficulties with HealthCare.gov.

From ThinkProgress.org

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Grand old prayers Political and Editorial Cartoons - The Week

Grand old prayers Political and Editorial Cartoons - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Why the American love affair with John F. Kennedy is winding down - The Week

Why the American love affair with John F. Kennedy is winding down - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The NFL's latest indignity: Victim-blaming Jonathan Martin - The Week

The NFL's latest indignity: Victim-blaming Jonathan Martin - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Sudoku - November 15, 2013 - The Week

Sudoku - November 15, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Crossword puzzle - November 15, 2013 - The Week

Crossword puzzle - November 15, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Awards Watch: ‘Lone Survivor’ Delivers K.O. Punch at AFI Fest | Variety

Awards Watch: ‘Lone Survivor’ Delivers K.O. Punch at AFI Fest | Variety
From Variety.com

Depressed people may age faster, study suggests - NBC News.com

Depressed people may age faster, study suggests - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

‘Lone Survivor’ Review: Mark Wahlberg Stars in Peter Berg’s Grueling War Drama | Variety

‘Lone Survivor’ Review: Mark Wahlberg Stars in Peter Berg’s Grueling War Drama | Variety
From Variety.com

My Way News - US doctors urge wider use of cholesterol drugs

My Way News - US doctors urge wider use of cholesterol drugs
By The Associated Press

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Epic Fail: How Blockbuster Could Have Owned Netflix | Variety

Epic Fail: How Blockbuster Could Have Owned Netflix | Variety
From Variety.com

Obamacare Update

Obamacare Update: It’s shaping up to be another big week on the Obamacare front.
From ThinkProgress.org

Typhoon Haiyan's toll: More than 1,800 dead, 580,000 displaced - CNN.com

Typhoon Haiyan's toll: More than 1,800 dead, 580,000 displaced - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Not on cholesterol meds? New guidelines may change that - CNN.com

Not on cholesterol meds? New guidelines may change that - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Typhoon Haiyan leaves 1,774 dead, aid efforts mobilize - CNN.com

Typhoon Haiyan leaves 1,774 dead, aid efforts mobilize - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Vitamins don’t prevent heart disease or cancer, experts find - NBC News.com

Vitamins don’t prevent heart disease or cancer, experts find - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

New knee ligament ALL discovered by doctors in Belgium

New knee ligament ALL discovered by doctors in Belgium
From MSN Now

Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Arctic Air to Freeze Interior South, Chill Gulf Coast

Arctic Air to Freeze Interior South, Chill Gulf Coast
From AccuWeather.com

My Way - News - Top News

My Way - News - Top News
Updated frequently... By The Associated Press

Monday, November 11, 2013

REPOST: UPDATE: Freebies and discounts for Veterans - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

TONEY ATKINS: THIS, THAT AND THE OTHERS: UPDATE: Freebies and discounts for Veterans - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

1-ton European Satellite Falls to Earth in Fiery Death Dive | Space.com

1-ton European Satellite Falls to Earth in Fiery Death Dive | Space.com
From Space.com

This Veterans Day, say thanks to military families

This Veterans Day, say thanks to military families
From MSN Now

My Way News - Atheist 'mega-churches' take root across US, world

My Way News - Atheist 'mega-churches' take root across US, world
By The Associated Press

Sunday, November 10, 2013

My Way News - WWII reunions poignant for dwindling veterans

My Way News - WWII reunions poignant for dwindling veterans
By The Associated Press

Veterans in Focus - CNN.com

Veterans in Focus - CNN.com
CNN complete coverage

My Way News - 2 high school students killed in party shooting

My Way News - 2 high school students killed in party shooting
By The Associated Press

Hotdish Casserole Recipes - Make Ahead Light Casseroles - Delish.com#slide-1#slide-1#slide-1#slide-1

Hotdish Casserole Recipes - Make Ahead Light Casseroles - Delish.com#slide-1#slide-1#slide-1#slide-1
From Delish.com

Leaving no one behind | MSNBC

Leaving no one behind | MSNBC
From MSNBC.com
Thank a veteran today!

LET OUR VETERANS KNOW THEY'RE APPRECIATED By Toney Atkins... A repost

LET OUR VETERANS KNOW THEY'RE APPRECIATED
Please do not restrict your appreciation of our armed forces veterans who fought in any or all of our wars. This post reflects the overwhelming gratitude my late father had when some caring and patriotic friends surprised and honored him, bringing him to tears. Please thank a veteran today, not just on Veterans Day. ... Toney Atkins (Full post at link above.)

White Anti-Gay Activist Wins Election After Pretending To Be Black

White Anti-Gay Activist Wins Election After Pretending To Be Black: White anti-gay activist Dave Wilson defeated longtime incumbent Bruce Austin, who actually is black, in an overwhelmingly African American district.
From ThinkProgress.org

My Way - News

My Way - News
TOP NEWS in many categories to inform you NOW By The Associated Press.

London Fire Brigade called for 1,300 stuck or trapped incidents - UPI.com

London Fire Brigade called for 1,300 stuck or trapped incidents - UPI.com
For United Press International

Saturday, November 9, 2013

‘Out of the Furnace Review’: Casey Affleck Stars in Scott Cooper’s Starkly Powerful Drama | Variety

‘Out of the Furnace Review’: Casey Affleck Stars in Scott Cooper’s Starkly Powerful Drama | Variety
From Variety.com

UPDATE: Freebies and discounts for Veterans - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

UPDATE: Freebies and discounts for Veterans - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
From WRCBtv.com

Crossword solution - November 15, 2013 - The Week

Crossword solution - November 15, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Sudoku solution - November 15, 2013 - The Week

Sudoku solution - November 15, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The voices in my brother's head - The Week

The voices in my brother's head - The Week
From TheWeek.com

My Way News - Hurricane? Cyclone? Typhoon? Here's the difference

My Way News - Hurricane? Cyclone? Typhoon? Here's the difference
By The Associated Press

1 in 10 women are more in love with their pet than their partner

1 in 10 women are more in love with their pet than their partner
From MSN Now

Obamacare Myths

Obamacare Myths
From FactCheck.org

My Way News - AP Essay: For boomers, JFK death ripples still

My Way News - AP Essay: For boomers, JFK death ripples still
By The Associated Press

Mariska Hargitay: Joyful Heart Foundation Helps Rape Survivors | Variety

Mariska Hargitay: Joyful Heart Foundation Helps Rape Survivors | Variety
From Variety.com

A YOUNG SOLDIER'S REMEMBRANCE OF DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ

A YOUNG SOLDIER'S REMEMBRANCE OF DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ
Reposted in honor of young veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The northwest Georgia writer wishes to remain anonymous; minor editing by Toney Atkins.

My Way News - 10 Things to Know: This Week's Takeaways

My Way News - 10 Things to Know: This Week's Takeaways
By The Associated Press

$10.10

$10.10: The White House and Senate Democrats are zeroing in on a plan to raise the minimum wage, which has not increased in more than four years, to $10.10 per hour. The Senate is expected to take up the plan sometime “very soon,” according to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
Full story from ThinkProgress.org

Blockbuster Didn't Have To Die. This Video Rental Company Proves It

Blockbuster Didn't Have To Die. This Video Rental Company Proves It
From The Huffington Post

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Herbal Supplements Are Often Not What They Seem - NYTimes.com

Herbal Supplements Are Often Not What They Seem - NYTimes.com
From The New York Times