Free printable Kwanzaa lesson plans, Swahili worksheets, African crafts, games
Habari Gani? This is the Swahili greeting given at Kwanzaa, the least known but fastest-growing of the winter holidays. When you greet someone with Habari Gani? you are asking "what's the news?" Kwanzaa--meaning "first fruits of the harvest"--celebrates family, community and culture. Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days, from December 26 to January 1. In the seven days there are seven principles that people aim for. Here's the list in Swahili and English, plus free printable Kwanzaa lesson plans, Swahili worksheets, African crafts and games. Free printable Kwanzaa lesson plans, Swahili worksheets, African crafts, games | Examiner.com
Facebook adds Donate button to posts, makes giving, but also hacking, scamming easier?
Does anyone else see problems with "donate" buttons on social media? Facebook has added a Donate button to posts reported Digital Trends on Nov. 20. Now that ostensibly that makes charitable giving easier. But might it also make hacking and scamming easier? If it was just a matter of charitable organizations using the new Donate button analytics to leverage contributions, that would be one thing. But the Facebook Donate button lets users contribute to causes from their Facebook News Feeds and even in Facebook Chat. The point of the Facebook Donate button was to simplify things for nonprofits. But is the Donate button oversimplified and therefore vulnerable to hacking and scamming? Clicking the Donate button takes you to your linked credit card, debit card and Paypal account. It makes Facebook into a vendor. Facebook adds Donate button to posts, makes giving, hacking, scamming easier? | Examiner.com
Caitlyn Jenner Christmas billboard offends transgender: NZ Santa sack ad nixed
A New Zealand company's Caitlyn Jenner Christmas billboard was meant to be a spoof, but the Santa sack ad isn't generating too many ho-ho-ho's. TakePart reported on Dec. 3 that the billboard shows the iconic Caitlyn Jenner Vanity Fair image with added Santa hat and reads "I hope your sack is fuller than mine this year. Merry Christmas from Cranium." Some found the Santa sack pun cute, but the Caitlyn Jenner Christmas billboard offended transgender people who complained, Rebecca Jones, mom of a transgender 9-year-old boy was one who complained to Cranium Signage about their "disgusting" billboard. Jones is part of a transgender support group in Auckland. Caitlyn Jenner Christmas billboard offends transgender: NZ Santa sack ad nixed | Examiner.com
Veterans Day tribute: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got final rest in beloved Arlington | Examiner.com
Does it sometimes seem, reading the news, that world is going to hell in a handbag? Well here's a Veterans Day story that might change that nihilistic mindset. A World War II veteran got his last wish. And it was simple, poignant one: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got to rest in peace in his beloved Arlington National Cemetery. Good Morning America reported Nov. 11, that Mr. Spilman was the unofficial caretaker and wreath-layer at Arlington. Even in his late 80s, the WWII vet continued to journey to Arlington National Cemetery from his home in Reston, Virginia.Veterans Day: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got final rest in beloved Arlington | Examiner.comCecil the Lion killer Halloween costume: Walter Palmer costume 2015's tackiest? | Examiner.com
Insensitive Halloween costumes get more popular every year. They almost outrank scary and sexy costumes--two of the best-selling categories. From a simple dress-up, Halloween has morphed into an adult event to make statements, press an agenda and mock others. This year the tackiest Halloween costume has several competitors. First is the transgender spoof "Call Me Caitlyn" costume of Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner). Then there's a Cecil the Lion killer Halloween costume. Will a Walter Palmer costume--with blood-spattered dentist uniform and stuffed lion head--win 2015's tackiest? It's a close call. Cecil the Lion killer Halloween costume: Walter Palmer costume 2015's tackiest? | Examiner.comMontana man Chase Dellwo beat off grizzly by shoving arm down bear's throat | Examiner.com
Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
As Britain commemorates Guy Fawkes Day on November 5, Americans "remember, remember the 11th of September." On the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, how can we commemorate in a proactive way? A nonprofit called My Good Deed, suggests making it a National Day of Service and Remembrance reports the International Business Times. But how do you teach children why September 11 is so important? How do you explain what happened to the World Trade Center, Flight 93 and Pentagon? How can you help them understand war, violence and terrorism? Here are free printable September 11 lesson plans to help. Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for selfie with gun - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Oh no, guns don't kill, people do. Well, tell that to Deleon Alonso Smith. Oh wait, you can't because it's too late. The Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for a selfie with a gun. Click 2 Houston said September 2 that Texas police think the 19-year-old was taking pictures of himself with a found firearm he thought was unloaded. When he pulled the trigger, the bullet went up through his throat and he died of injuries. Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for selfie with gun - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Mom's Facebook post to boy who played with her disabled son misinterpreted - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Police troubled by speculations in missing Idaho toddler Deorr Kunz Jr., case - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Investigating police are troubled by speculations in the missing Idaho toddler Deorr Kunz Jr., case, said KLEW CBS 3 July 17. Accusations have been made online about family members. It's been eight days since mom Jessica Mitchell and dad Deorr Kunz Sr., last saw their towheaded 2-year-old son at a campsite in rural Leadore, Idaho. At first it was thought Deorr had wandered off. Parents thought grandpa was watching him and grandpa thought Deorr was with parents at a creek. So nobody was watching the boy for a four-minute period of time and he disappeared. But an extensive search has yielded little and parents have concluded that he was abducted. Police troubled by speculations in missing Idaho toddler Deorr Kunz Jr., case - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Reynolds family scams $187M for cancer patients: FTC finds huge charity fraud - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
The people behind Cancer Fund of America and associated cancer charities are personas non gratis. The James T. Reynolds family scammed $187 million to help cancer patients, said the Associated Press May 19. Then the Reynolds family, of Knoxville, Tennessee, blew charity funds on themselves. The Federal Trade Commission called the Reynolds' cancer fund one of the largest charity fraud cases in history.Reynolds family scams $187M for cancer patients: FTC finds huge charity fraud - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.comBill Cosby answers rape accusers, ABC claims, but still no comment from Cosby
Embattled comedian Bill Cosby answers rape accusers, finally. At least that's what ABC Good Morning America would have readers believe. On May 15, ABC boasted an exclusive report "Bill Cosby Breaks Silence About Sexual Assault Allegations." But in that ABC interview, there were still no comments from Cosby about the 30 sexual assaults accusations. Bill Cosby answers rape accusers, ABC claims, but still no comment from Cosby
'Extreme Huntress' Rebecca Francis comes under fire for posing with dead giraffe - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
The winner of "Extreme Huntress" Rebecca Francis came under fire herself for bragging up a giraffe kill by posing and smiling with the dead animal. People magazine said April 16, that backlash occurred over a picture of Francis stretched out on the ground next to it, as if to emphasize the length of her prey. What it did underscore was the enormity of cruelty killing the giraffe and the vain insensitivity boasting about it. The roar over Francis's giraffe photo was heard across social media. 'Extreme Huntress' Rebecca Francis comes under fire for posing with dead giraffe - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Ohio kindergarten teacher Elliot Gornall videotaped students in bathroom - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
An Ohio kindergarten teacher videotaped students in the bathroom, said the Associated Press March 8. Educator Elliot Gornall, 32, hung a tiny pinpoint spy camera in his class bathroom at R.F. McMullen elementary school in Loudonville, Ohio. Gornall secretly recorded children with pants down, using the toilet. The sex stalker teacher's computer showed dozens of videos of his students undressed. In all, 25 children were shown in films. Gornall is charged with 23 counts of felonious use of minor in nudity-related material and two counts for attempting to film kids.Ohio kindergarten teacher Elliot Gornall videotaped students in bathroom
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