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