Advent wreath devotions for children: Catholic Christian Christmas worship
Candle ceremonies are common components in many faith traditions and religious rituals. Jews pray the menorah at Hanukkah and African American Kwanzaa employs mishumaa candles. The Christian faith uses the Advent wreath at Christmas. The Advent wreath is an ancient practice observed in many Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christian churches and homes around the world. Catholic families generally have their own advent wreath. Prayers and devotions are said as Advent candles are lit. Advent wreath devotions for children: Catholic Christian Christmas worship | Examiner.com
CDC: STDs syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia rates rising: Chlamydia highest ever | Examiner.com
Here's a scary health statistic--three sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. STDs syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are worse than ever and getting worse for the first time in years, reported Health Day News on Nov. 17. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the number of cases of these major STDs increased last year for the first time since 2006. Here's another scary stat: the rate of chlamydia infection is the highest it's ever been. Some 1.4 million cases of chlamydia were reported to the CDC in 2014. That represents a 2.8 percent increase since 2013. This is the greatest number of cases of any STD ever reported to the CDC, said CDC's Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2014 report. CDC: STDs syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia rates rising: Chlamydia highest ever | Examiner.com
Christmas overindulgence causes selfish entitlement, depression, relationship problems
Christmas is caring and sharing, but Black Friday is bloody noses and busted lips. Each year, shoppers battle each other for prized goods and Black Friday 2015 was no different, reported Fox 59 on Nov. 30. Why do people fight over Christmas presents in the season of goodwill toward men? Because Christmas shopping has nothing to do with an attitude of gratitude and everything to do with an attitude of entitlement. Christmas shows people at their most self-centered and miserable. Black Friday and Christmas overindulgence causes greedy selfish entitlement and ingratitude. But maybe it's a question of which came first, the selfish entitlement or holiday indulgence? Perhaps it doesn't matter because the results are the same--indulgence and entitlement both lead to resentment, relationship problems, depression, even suicide. Black Friday, Christmas overindulgence causes selfish entitlement, depression | Examiner.com
Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky gets Penn State pension back, court says
Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky gets his Penn State pension back, a court says. The Associated Press reported on Nov. 13, that the state must restore pension funds to former PSU assistant football coach. Sandusky's pension was removed three years ago when he was sentenced as a child molester. A Commonwealth Court panel ruled unanimously in favor of Sandusky. The court said the State Employees' Retirement Board erred by stating that Jerry Sandusky was a Penn State employee at the time he sexually abused 10 children. Sandusky ceased to be a PSU employee in 1999. The sex abuse convictions stem from when he operated a non-profit The Second Mile at PSU.Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky gets Penn State pension back, court says
2/3 of people have herpes: Half billion have HSV-2 STD, HSV-1 from oral sex
Some 3.7 billion people have herpes in one form or another. Says who? The World Health Organization, that's WHO! WHO says 2/3 of people under 50 have herpes, reported UPI Oct. 30. And over a half billion have sexually transmitted herpes genital herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) STD.2/3 of people have herpes: Half billion have HSV-2 STD, HSV-1 from oral sex | Examiner.com
Sweetest Day gifts: Romantic personalized presents outside the box and vase | Examiner.com
Sweetest Day is the third Saturday in October: Oct. 17, in 2015. As always with holidays, the buzz is on the best gifts for sweethearts said Fox 6 Now on Oct. 15. Stores and advertisers would have you believe romantic gift-giving is about spending big. But remember, there's a lot of competition for your gift buck. The most romantic Sweetest Day gifts are personalized presents. Stores and vendors are ripe with advice about what your sweetie supposed wants. They're sure women want gifts of chocolates, cards and flowers. (Hint, they don't). This Sweetest Day, think outside the box, envelope and vase.Sweetest Day gifts: Romantic personalized presents outside the box and vase | Examiner.com
Emotional abuser warning signs: Is your partner a manipulative victimizer?
October 3 is National Boyfriend Day. If you're in a relationship with a loving guy, it's a special day for you both. If you're dating an emotional abuser, a day honoring boyfriends is a slap in the face! How can you recognize an abuser? He is a controlling, manipulative victimizer. Is there a difference between manipulative behavior and manipulators? Absolutely. Manipulation is shame-based, controlling acts that most everyone has engaged in at one time or another. A manipulator is a person who habitually and willfully hurts others to the point of emotional abuse. Here are emotional abuser warning signs. Is your partner a manipulative victimizer? She might be if she meets some or all of this criteria. Emotional abuser warning signs: Is your partner a manipulative victimizer? | Examiner.com
Spark romance with 6 intimate, sensual games to play with your spouse or lover
August is the month for lovers. It's Romance Awareness Month. And if you've been married awhile, the romance might be a little...how to put it delicately...stale? So spark romance with ^ intimate sensual games to play with your spouse or lover. Because life gets hectic and you need to spice things up to keep from dousing the flame under kids, chores, work and bills. Here are five intimate, sensual games for lovers that cost nothing and will rejuvenate your relationship immensely.Spark romance with 6 intimate, sensual games to play with your spouse or lover - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Phallic-shaped weather map shows wet warm front, got a rise out of news anchors
Warning: don't read unless you like middle school humor. A phallic-shaped weather map showed a wet warm front and got a rise out of news anchors. The penis-shaped rain map pattern appeared on Accuweather and got weather men and women all hot and bothered, Tribune News Wire reported August 12. Then the phallus forecast must have caught something because it went viral on social media. It caused blood (and jokes) to flow on Buzzfeed! Suggestions were made that folks better wear prophylactic rain gear because it's going to get wet!Phallic-shaped weather map shows wet warm front, got a rise out of news anchors - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Mom of twins Annie Nolan puts 'conceived by f-ing' sign on toddlers' stroller, cracks the internet
Bridal shower games: Marriage advice crafts for wedding gifts, party favors - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Hosting a bridal shower? Here are bridal shower games that are also gift crafts. Make marriage advice crafts and party favors with guests at shower. Then give these to the bride and groom as wedding gifts. Use these advice crafts as the bride's shower game prizes. Here are personalized shower crafts to make for brides-to-be. Bridal shower games: Marriage advice crafts for wedding gifts, party favors - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
How we paid off our wedding, reception and honeymoon without incurring debt - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
My husband and I are celebrating 28 years of wedded bliss this year. When we got married, we paid for our entire wedding, honeymoon and reception without incurring debt. We charged nothing and came back from our honeymoon debt-free and I'm glad we did. Money woes are major relationship-killers. We have friends who were in divorce court before their wedding was even paid off. Here are budget wedding cost-cutters to avoid debt.How we paid off our wedding, reception and honeymoon without incurring debt - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
18th century sex toy found in Polish latrine: Phallus is rare erotica artifact - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
A rare 18th century sex toy was found in a Polish latrine, reported UPI on April 16. Archaeologists in Gdansk, Poland unearthed an object shaped like a penis with testicles. The object is made of leather. Historians concluded it was used as a dildo. The phallus is considered to have been valuable. It will be a unique addition to the collection of erotica artifacts.18th century sex toy found in Polish latrine: Phallus is rare erotica artifact - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
World's first successful penis transplant sees penile amputee functional again
The world's first successful penis transplant was performed at Stellenbosch University and Cape Town’s Tygerberg Hospital, reported Bloomberg on March 13. A penile amputee received a transplanted organ and is fully recovered and functional again. Physicians did the penis replacement surgery on Dec. 11.
The 21-year-old male, whose name is being withheld for privacy, is completely healed and has regained use of all bodily functions of the penis. He is sexually active again and able to have children if he so chooses. World's first successful penis transplant sees penile amputee functional again - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
The 21-year-old male, whose name is being withheld for privacy, is completely healed and has regained use of all bodily functions of the penis. He is sexually active again and able to have children if he so chooses. World's first successful penis transplant sees penile amputee functional again - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Free printable pagan and Wicca sabbat holiday crafts
Much is known about religious and national holidays. But the least known holidays--and ironically some of the oldest--are pagan or Wiccan. Here are free printable Wicca crafts, coloring pages and resources for pagan holidays (sabbats).Free printable pagan and Wicca sabbat holiday crafts - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single, or just survive romance schmaltz
Valentine's Day is fine for happy, committed couples. A little kitschy, with the overemphasis on superficial fluff. But Valentine's Day can be miserable if you're single or in a dissolving relationship. How do you celebrate (or just survive) a day devoted to romantic love when you're not in a romance? The Washington Post suggests we just skip Valentine's Day schmaltz or at least dial down the hype. Here are other suggestions for singles to survive Valentine's Day.Celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single, or just survive romance schmaltz
Super Bowl commercials 2015: slutty Carl's Jr. naked woman ad
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The best part of Super Bowl Sunday, along with game, half-time, tailgate party, buffalo wings, is Super Bowl commercials . Sometimes it's also the worst. One Super Bowl commercial 2015 slot is causing a stir: a nearly naked woman walking walking down the street. It goes beyond racy to soft porn. Slutty ads are Carl's Jr.'s shtick--women sucking brats, burger stripteases and lesbian hookups. But this one lowers the bar even further. Super Bowl commercials 2015: Carl's Jr. naked woman ad causes a stir
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