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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:35:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:36:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:03:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:12:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:21:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:12:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:51:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:16:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 03:30:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:04:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:46:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:37:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:44:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:23:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:18:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 02:18:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:59:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:04:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:41:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:52:00 +0000

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

Montana man Chase Dellwo beat off grizzly by shoving arm down bear's throat | Examiner.com

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:45:00 +0000

A bow hunter found probably the most creative and gutsy way to navigate a bear attack. The Associated Press reported Oct. 6, that Montana man Chase Dellwo beat off the grizzly by shoving his arm down the bear's throat! Surprised? Wait till you read where Dellwo, 26, got the idea: from his grandmother! The young man is injured but alive, thanks to heeding advice from his elder. Montana 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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 01:44:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:16:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 22:40:00 +0000

With so many people turning to social media to start drama, it's refreshing to see someone leveraging cyberspace to start happy! A mom's Facebook post to the boy who played with her disabled son went viral. Katie Leigh Myers posted a picture of the two playing and the cute photo sparked the smile felt round the web, reported Good Morning America on August 17. 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

noreply@blogger.com (Marilisa) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:23:00 +0000

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