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Cutting Fences: breaking down barriers for Montana farmers and ranchers - KTVQ Billings News

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LAUREL - She has a history and deep love for agriculture, a passion to serve those who are challenged with a disability, and a drive to help in any way she can. Each podcast begins, "Hello everyone, this is Kenny from the Big Sky state. I want to welcome you and thank you so much for joining me here on Cutting Fences." Her headphones on, Zoom recording, and a guest ready to tell their story of triumph over adversity. You can hear the concern in her voice. Kendra Joyce, 26 years old, is a born-and-raised Geraldine farm girl who now lives in Laurel, and just graduated with her doctorate in occupational therapy from Rocky Mountain College. "I love OT obviously," she said, "It's why I'm going into the field, but I never imagined that I'd be able to combine the two." But that's just what she's doing, and a recent capstone project is now kicking off her career. "To add to my presentation, I reached out to a few of my fri...

What We Are Reading Today: A Brief History of Time - Arab News

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Author: Stephen Hawking Cosmology is the scientific study involving the origin and expansion of the universe, a branch of astronomy that delves into the stages of life and the structures that bind us into the physical realm. In "A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes," English theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking provides an enlightening mixture of philosophy and factual narrative on cosmology in simple language, appealing to the existential nature of the everyday reader. Published in 1988, the book discusses the physics of the universe, from black holes to string theory, addressing concepts embedded in today's popular culture. Hawking's brilliance in relaying the secrets of the universe shows as he takes the reader on a journey through time and space. To date, the book has sold over 10 million copies around the world, has been translated into numerous languages, and was a Times of London bestseller for a staggering 237 weeks.

In a season of light, Syracuse Stage’s holiday show ‘Matilda the Musical’ braves a bit of darkness (Review) - syracuse.com

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You don't have to be a child to recognize that the world isn't fair, adults often lie to get what they want, and authority figures can be both comic and terrifying, even as they delight in doing you harm. Writer Roald Dahl mined this vein of concern in his children's books "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach"; in "Matilda," his protagonist is the requisite plucky girl who not only fights against unfairness but is determined to set things right. "Matilda the Musical" is the bold, brave musical Syracuse Stage is offering as this year's holiday show in collaboration with SU Drama, and they too are setting things right after 18 months of an unfair world. With book by British scriptwriter Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin, "Matilda the Musical" debuted in London's West End in November 2011. After transferring to Broadway in April 2013, it won five T...

Nimco Happy’s ‘Love You More Than My Life’ Unexpectedly Takes Over TikTok - uDiscover Music

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Kenyan and Somani musician Nimco Happy has officially released the hit viral single "Isii Nafta (Love You More Than My Life)" after the song took on a life of its own on the viral short-form video app TikTok . The track arrives via Universal Music and Polydor Records. The most recommended song on the app at the moment, "Isii Nafta" has been used in over 250,000 videos amassing millions of views. One of the most popular comes from an upload from superstar rapper Cardi B. In the video, the Grammy Award-winning star dances to the track with her sister Hennessy Carolina. ADVERTISEMENT  Nimco Happy has been working in music for nearly a decade, though "Isii Nafta" marks her introductory breakout hit after being released over five years ago. The song, she says, was created with the goal of bringing love and happiness to her audience. The lyrics are performed in a mixture of Somali, English, Arabic, and Swahili – ...

Thanksgiving 2021: Best holiday quotes, inspiration, blessings and prayers - al.com

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Today is a time when many Americans gather with friends and family to give thanks for their many blessings. The Thanksgiving holiday is a tradition that dates back to November 1621 when Plymouth colonists celebrated the bountiful harvest they had grown with the help of the Wampanoag Indians. The celebration grew and now is a major holiday and the official kickoff of the Christmas season. Here are some of the best holiday quotes, inspiration, blessings and prayers to mark Thanksgiving 2021: "Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind." - - Lionel Hampton "Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." -- Oprah Winfrey "The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for." – Norman Vincent Peale "Our Father in Heaven, we give thanks for the pleasure of gathering together for this occasion. We give tha...

The 100: One Quote From Each Main Character That Goes Against Their Personality - Screen Rant

If there is one thing that the fans of The 100 know, it is that no character is safe and sound. They have all been through a lot of pain and suffering from the moment they were sent down to the very end of the show. Put in an extreme survival situation, the teenagers have to deal with the chaos that takes over their camp in the beginning, the actual destruction of life on Earth (several times), new dangerous planets, cults, and eventually the Transcendence. RELATED: One Quote From Each Main Character Of The 100 That Sums Up Their Personality It is natural that this sort of hostile environment would result in both the best and ...

Everything Jennifer Aniston Has Said About Love, Relationships, Heartbreak and More - Us Weekly

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Jennifer Aniston is well known for her memorable TV and movie roles and has often withstood public scrutiny of her life. In 1994, her hit sitcom Friends catapulted Aniston into the spotlight, where she has remained. From her fashion and style impact on generations of women to her 35 million Instagram followers, she has been an influential force for over 25 years. The actress is relatable and continues to draw the interest of the public. Despite winning numerous industry awards, the  Morning Show star's love life has also been captivating for fans. Many of Aniston's past relationships have been with fellow celebrities, creating an even bigger spotlight on the men in her life. The first of her relationships to hit the tabloids was with fellow actor Tate Donovan . The Upside star admitted to InStyle magazine that he never saw Friends and didn't really know her. After three years of dating, the couple became engaged in 1998 but split soon after. Unfortunately...

The Hidden Cost of Neil Olshey for the Trail Blazers - Blazer's Edge

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For the last twenty days, Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey has been under investigation, allegedly employing bullying tactics and creating a toxic, hostile workplace at Blazers headquarters. The investigative process is presumably coming to a close this week. Very soon, Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen will decide whether to retain Olshey or dismiss him. Over the last three weeks, we've heard varying stories regarding the issue. Former employees have spoken out openly against Olshey. Some media members have given us a glimpse into complaints against him via anonymous sources. Others have jumped to defend Portland's lead executive. A few have tried to walk both sides of the street. My personal stance has been that we need to hear from the people most directly involved first, before registering our voices. We've had some of that. It's unlikely that full details of the investigation will be revealed either way. Whether or not the Blaz...

Bestsellers List Sunday, November 7 - Los Angeles Times

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SoCal Bestsellers Hardcover fiction 1. State of Terror by Louise Penny, Hillary Rodham Clinton (Simon & Schuster/St. Martin's Press: $30) A new president chooses a rival as secretary of State, setting off a political thriller from the former presidential nominee. 2. Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (Scribner: $30) Intertwined stories of teenagers in the 1453 siege of Constantinople, at an attack on a library in present-day Idaho and aboard a starship in deep space. 3. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Viking: $30) In Nebraska, 1954, a juvenile parolee inadvertently helps two convicts escape and gets tangled in their plans. 4. Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen (FSG: $30) The lives of a Chicago pastor, his wife and their four children go in separate directions in 1971. 5. Silverview by John le Carré (Viking: $28) A posthumous espionage thriller set in a small town on the English coast. 6. Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout (Random House: $27) A divorced coup...

Stony Brook Hangs Tough, Ultimately Drops Battle at No. 3 Kansas - Stony Brook University Athletics - Stony Brook Athletics

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Story Links Box Score LAWRENCE, Kan. —   Tykei Greene recorded his first double-figure scoring game of the season and nine different players scored but the Kansas offense proved to be too much as the Seawolves fell to the No. 3 team in the country at Allen Fieldhouse Thursday night. Stony Brook started strong, scoring nine of the first 11 points of the night to take a seven-point advantage. Three different Seawolves hit a triple to propel the start.   E gets us going 💪 🌊🐺 x #AEHoops pic.twitter.com/AGiLrzlG9v — Stony Brook Men's Basketball (@StonyBrookMBB) November 19, 2021 Kansas' lead got as big as six in the half but Stony Brook was able to respond, as Anthony Roberts hit Juan Felix Rodriguez for a layup to cut it to four with just over two minutes to go.   Another look 💪 pic.twitter.com/4NDC8yqlOA — Stony Brook Men...

Call Me By Your Name Writer Explains Shia LaBeouf Casting Controversy - Screen Rant

Call Me by Your Name   screenwriter James Ivory reveals the story behind Shia LaBeouf's near-casting. Based on the novel by Andre Aciman,  Call Me by Your Name was brought to the big screen in 2017 by director Luca Guadagnino. It starred Timothée Chalamet in his breakout role of Elio Perlman, a seventeen-year-old boy who falls in love with his father's research assistant (Armie Hammer) over the course of one hazy Italian summer.  Call Me by Your Name was a breakout success, grossing $41.9 million on a budget of $3.5 million on its way to earning four Oscar nominations. Ivory won the award for best adapted screenplay. ...