Jana Duggar 'brother boyfriends' address 'Counting On' courtship rumors

 Duggar has more boyfriends than Casanova has ladies if rumors are to be believed. The celebrity of TLC "Counting On" also isn't opposed to multiples, according to gossip. The eldest daughter of Jim Bob Duggar has been linked to not one but two "Bringing Up Bates" sons. Now "19 Kids and Counting" fans are playing Cupid with Jacob and Caleb Williams. The pair answered Duggar family dating rumors on Instagram.   Jana Duggar 'brother boyfriends' address 'Counting On' courtship rumors

Duggar news: Which '19 Kids and Counting' are 'Counting On' courtship, babies?

Duggars, babies, and courtships, oh my. Did John David Duggar romantically link to a mystery woman? Is Josiah Duggar "Counting On" a restart with ex-girlfriend Marjorie Jackson? Are Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth and/or Jinger Duggar [VIDEO] Vuolo pregnant yet? When are Anna and Josh Duggar going to have the fifth baby? Is Jana Duggar finally in a new relationship? What's real and what's reality TV gossip with the "19 Kids and Counting"?   Duggar news: Which '19 Kids and Counting' are 'Counting On' courtship, babies?

Pregnant 'Teen Mom 2' Kailyn Lowry keeps sobbing son Isaac Rivera from Javi Marroquin

Is "Teen Mom 2" star Kailyn Lowry made of ice? That's what some viewers are asking after the reality television parent refused her son Isaac Rivera, 7, visits with his stepdad Javi Marroquin. After the divorce, the little boy was more interested in being with his stepfather than his mom, and told his birth father Jo Rivera so. Why is Lowry ignoring her son's request to see his beloved father figure? Is it just a selfish power struggle? Does it have something to do with her pregnancy reveal?  'Teen Mom 2' Kailyn Lowry keeps sobbing son Isaac Rivera from Javi Marroquin

Meryl Streep healthy weight loss, body image spur Donald Trump criticism at Golden Globes

 Meryl Streep leveled such "classy" criticism at Donald Trump in her Golden Globes acceptance speech that it left some speechless. They were awed by her eloquent redress of the President-elect for mocking a disabled reporter. It was also noted that the Cecil B. DeMille Award-winner not only spoke, but looked well. At 67, Streep has managed to maintain healthy body size and a positive body image. Her advice on weight loss gave a clue as to her impassioned empathy for the body-shamed Meryl Streep healthy weight loss, body image spur Donald Trump criticism at Golden Globes

Mama June, Sugar Bear, wife Jennifer Lamb war on reality TV: Honey Boo Boo stuck

 Mama June Shannon boasts a new self after weight loss, plastic surgery, and ditching "bad men" in her upcoming reality TV show. Yet she can't seem to give up ex-boyfriend "Sugar Bear" Mike Thompson. Epic rows between Mama June and Thompson's new wife Jennifer Lamb are predicted. Stuck in the middle is Alana Thompson, the star of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" and the reason these people were ever on reality television in the first place.  Mama June, Sugar Bear, wife Jennifer Lamb war on reality TV: Honey Boo Boo stuck

Pope Francis opposes un-Christian Donald Trump, walls, 'false prophets' in Election 2016

n a bizarre election, one of the biggest Election 2016 oddities was the Catholic vote. As Catholics rallied to support "pro-life" Donald Trump and oppose "pro-choice" Hillary Clinton, their leader Pope Francis went the opposite way. Without naming names, the Pope warned against tyrannical governmental terrorism, fear-mongering and "false prophets." He alluded to un-Christian, anti-life Trump policies including a proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Pope Francis opposes un-Christian Donald Trump, walls, 'false prophets' in Election 2016

Hilary Duff weight loss as sexy pilgrim wows as Jason Walsh Halloween costume fails

Hilary Duff and boyfriend Jason Walsh couldn't be more ironic if they tried. As Native Americans are abused in the North Dakota pipeline protest, Walsh dressed like a North Dakota Indian for #Halloween. Duff's sexy pilgrim Halloween costume failed too, but less so, and for different reasons. Hilary also oddly wowed, showing off weight loss in her itty-bitty Puritan getup.   Hilary Duff weight loss as sexy pilgrim wows as Jason Walsh Halloween costume fails

Nicotine curbs hunger, slows aging: smoking cigarettes aids weight loss but is unhealthy so try vaping to lose weight

Obesity has overtaken smoking as the number one killer. And it may actually be healthy--Texas A&M researchers found #nicotine curbs hunger, aids with weight loss and may even slow aging. Doctors still say cigarettes are a healthy enemy but there might be one friendly source of nicotine--#Vaping. An e-cigarette with low levels of nicotine prevents Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, boosts brain activity. It could make the bigger killer, obesity, go up in smoke!    Nicotine curbs hunger, slows aging: smoking aids weight loss, or better, vaping

Jim Bob Duggar may still control daughter Jinger even after marriage to Jeremy Vuolo

Jim Bob Duggar rules his 19 children with an iron rod and it seems from season 2 episode 4 previews that dad may control his kids after marriage. DaughterJinger Duggar and former soccer player now pastor Jeremy Vuolo are now engaged but that engagement will be as strictly parent-supervised on the Duggar end as was the courtship. But even after marriage, Jim Bob evidently can still call the shots as was revealed in his shocking demand.    Jim Bob Duggar may still control daughter Jinger even after marriage to Jeremy Vuolo

Arrested for possession of donuts? Cops think Krispie Kreme glaze is methamphetamine

There's methamphetamine in Krispie Kreme donuts? No wonder they're so dang addictive! No, there's not really meth in donuts, but Florida cops thought that Krispie Kreme glaze resembled meth. They arrested motorist Daniel Rushing for donuts crumbs in his car that looked like white meth flakes. Rushing told them it was donut glaze but Cpl. Shelby Riggs-Hopkins didn't believe him. The officer conducted several roadside drug tests which proved the presence of narcotics and arrested him for possession of donuts! But a criminal lab report cleared Rushing -- not meth.   Krispy Kreme glaze apes methamphetamine, cops bust Daniel Rushing on 'crystal meth' donut

Stanford rapist Brock Turner gets 6 months: Dad balks at jail for 20-minute act | Examiner.com

The Stanford rapist Brock Turner, 20, got a light six-month sentence after his father Dan Turner complained at the court's "harsh" punishment reported the New York Times on June 6. The father of Brock Turner, Dan Turner, said that his son's "20 minutes of action" didn't merit years in prison. So California Judge Aaron Persky handed down 6 months of jail time for the Stanford rapist on three counts of criminal sexual assault against an unnamed 23-year-old woman at a 2015 frat party. Brock Turner could spend even less time in jail--as little as 3 three months--if he behaves.  Stanford rapist Brock Turner gets 6 months: Dad balks at jail for 20-minute act | Examiner.com

Free printable American history lessons: Benjamin Franklin, colonial America

Early summer is a time when the United States turns its attention to American History. Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July all focus on famous people and events in American history. One of the most famous was Benjamin Franklin. Students study his life and works extensively in school. Who was Benjamin Franklin? He was many things--statesman, diplomat, inventor and leader. Here are free printable lesson plans on Benjamin Franklin to explore this enigmatic character. Born January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin was the 15th of Josiah Franklin's 17 children. His parents were poor working class people. Franklin's grandparents had been blacksmith, farmer and indentured servant. Despite these humble beginnings, Benjamin Franklin has been called a polymath or Renaissance Man. A Renaissance Man is a "jack of all trades," a universal man. Most were ancients like Leonardo da Vinci and Cicero and Imhotep who fell into it by birth.Benjamin Franklin is one of a very few people to earn this title of Renaissance Man in modern times. Visit these links for free printable lesson plans on the Renaissance Man.   Free printable American history lessons: Benjamin Franklin, colonial America | Examiner.com

Pushy parents ruin Easter egg hunt: Greedy grownups bulldoze other tots and trash PEZ candy hunt

Children can't take their parents anywhere these days without them acting up. Pushy parents ruined kids' Easter egg hunts this holiday weekend reported the Associated Press on March 27. Confectioner PEZ hosted Easter egg hunts but had to close early and cancel future events due to bad behavior. But it wasn't the kiddies who were acting up. They understood the common sense rules--share, play nice, have fun. It was misbehaving moms and dads who did not. The greedy grownups bulldozed other tots, ran amok at the candy hunt and trashed the PEZ visitor center in Orange, Connecticut. Over a free candy hunt--talk about an epic parenting fail!  Pushy parents ruin Easter egg hunt: Greedy grownups bulldoze PEZ candy hunt | Examiner.com

Inkster cop Bill Melendez wrist slapped in beating unarmed black man Floyd Dent | Examiner.com

Inkster, Michigan cop William "Bill" Melendez was sentenced in Detroit after beating an unarmed black man Floyd Dent in 2015, reported .Mic on Feb. 3. Judge Vonda Evans of Detroit scolded Bill Melendez, the former Inkster, Michigan, police officer for 30 minutes. But when it came to doling out punishment, the ex-cop nicknamed Robocop, only got his wrist slapped after beating a guy senseless. Melendez and other Inkster cops were caught on squad car dash cam in a police brutality free-for-all. The beat, kicked and tazed the unarmed black man after stopping him for an alleged traffic violation.   Inkster cop Bill Melendez wrist slapped in beating unarmed black man Floyd Dent | Examiner.com

Cathleen Martin got bloody fingertip in Applebee's salad: Lawsuit fingers cook

Hello, welcome to Applebee's! Would you like the bloody fingertip salad? No? Well neither did an Atascadero, California family. But that's what the patrons were served. Cathleen Martin got a bloody finger tip in her Applebee's salad in Paso Robles, California, reported AOL on Jan. 11. And now a lawsuit fingers a line cook at the Paso Robles restaurant. Applebee's confirmed that the mystery meat Cathleen Martin found in her Oriental chicken salad was in fact a hunk of human finger and that said bloody fingertip once belonged to one of the cooks. A line cook admitted to inadvertently severing said bloody fingertip.   Cathleen Martin got bloody fingertip in Applebee's salad: Lawsuit fingers cook | Examiner.com

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.com

 

Cecil 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.com