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