Toby Keith has been one of country music’s biggest stars for over three decades‚ and he continues to earn accolades today‚ but for the past two years‚ he’s been juggling his career with a strenuous and painful cancer battle. He says he’s made it this far because of his family and faith in God. Toby‚ 62‚ was diagnosed with stomach cancer in October of 2021. It wasn’t until the following June that he went public with his illness. He did so to explain why he was taking a hiatus from the music world. YouTube “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo‚ radiation‚ and surgery‚” he said at the time. “So far‚ so good. I need time to breathe‚ recover‚ and relax.” “I am looking forward to spending this time with my family‚” he continued. “But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.” Toby did return to the stage in December‚ but he was noticeably frail and thinner. He told News 9 that he’s still in treatment today‚ and many days are a struggle. YouTube “Cancer is a roller coaster‚” he admitted while talking to Robin Marsh. “So it’s like‚ you just sit here and wait on it to go away‚ and it may not ever go away. If it goes into remission‚ it will still be in the back of your mind.”  Toby Keith is ‘Comfortable’ with Whatever Happens While the uncertainty could be too much for some to handle‚ the outspoken Christian relies on his trust in God to get him through. “You have to have your faith‚” he said. “Thank God that I got it‚ too. You take it for granted on days that are good‚ and you lean on it when days are bad. It’s taught me to lean on it a little more every day.” Toby Keith shared that through this journey‚ he has “experienced a peace that surpasses all understanding‚” and he has come to terms with the possibility that he may not win his war with cancer. “I finally got to a point in the spring … where I was comfortable with whatever happened‚” he continued. “I got my brain wrapped around it. And I was in a good spot‚ either way. People without faith don’t have that.” Instagram The chart-topper has also leaned on his family for support. Toby has been married to his wife‚ Trisha‚ for 40 years. Together‚ they have three children; Krystal‚ Stellen‚ and Shelley‚ and several grandchildren. “She’s been a trooper‚” he said of Trisha. “She stepped right in‚ took control‚ and said‚ ‘We got this.’” Share this story and help others who may be struggling with the same battle. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Toby Keith Shares How Faith And Family Have Helped Him Stay Strong Through Cancer Battle. appeared first on InspireMore.

Kodi Lee’s life drastically changed when he became the winner of America’s Got Talent (AGT) in 2019. In addition to the million dollar prize‚ he got his own show in Las Vegas. Now‚ he’s back again on AGT: Fantasy League‚ specifically on Simon Cowell’s team. Through all of the changes in his life‚ both good and bad‚ there’s always one person that he can count on: his mom‚ Tina Lee. It’s no wonder‚ then‚ that Kodi felt inspired to write a song all about his love and appreciation for her. The song is called Journey of You and I. As you can imagine‚ a song with this much genuine emotion made it the perfect one for the semi-finals‚ sending everyone into tears. Kodi Lee Performs Heartwarming Song for Mom on AGT “I wrote this song for my hero‚” Kodi shares before he starts to sing. “Mom‚ this song is for you.” This isn’t the first original Kodi Lee song that’s been performed on AGT — but this one is full of lyrics that expresses the admiration he has for Tina. In turn‚ his sweet mom is brought to tears for the best reason. “I fall but you catch me every time‚” Kodi sings. “You lead me to new heights. This love will never die.” Facebook Tina is certainly not the only person who got emotional over Kodi’s beautiful song. All four judges were moved‚ prompting Howie Mandel to give the talented singer-songwriter a Golden Buzzer. Now‚ he’s on his way to the finale — and on Team Howie! “I’m just a mom‚” Tina says. “That’s what moms are supposed to do. I am extremely grateful for AGT because they have shown another whole side of Kodi that I didn’t even know existed.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Kodi Lee’s Heartfelt Tribute Brings Mom to Tears. “I Wrote This Song For My Hero.” appeared first on InspireMore.

He’s the biggest‚ baddest bear in Banff National Park‚ and that’s why they call him “The Boss.” Weighing in at over 600 pounds‚ this enormous grizzly is not to be messed with. Just ask the other bear he killed and ate‚ or the train that couldn’t take him down! While these might sound like tall tales‚ they’re not. Witnesses can vouch for The Boss actually being that tough! Free Range American tells us — in perhaps slightly more colorful language than we would have chosen — that this grizzly bear isn’t afraid of anything. He roams Banff National Park as he pleases and eats whatever looks good. Hence the incident in 2013‚ where people discovered The Boss dining on a black bear that he had likely killed. It wasn’t his first time‚ either. “The Boss” is one bear who makes his own rules. Screengrab from YouTube The Boss is officially known as Bear 122‚ but his affectionate nickname is far more descriptive. This behemoth of a grizzly truly rules the roost wherever he goes. When he ambled into a popular hiking location in Kootenay National Park‚ helicopters had to come to the rescue of nearby nature lovers! More recently in 2023‚ this bear had the Town of Banff rethinking their residential gardens. It seems that the smell of fruit trees brought The Boss into the neighborhood‚ to the horror of many homeowners who encountered the bear! According to CBC‚ the town is even offering to replace fruit trees with less appetizing plant life for free. Screengrab from YouTube As for the incident involving a train‚ Free Range American says that The Boss was being tracked at the time of the accident. That’s how we know he survived. However‚ it looks like his brush with death didn’t phase him — he regularly frequented the train tracks afterward! Even more impressive is that the entire reason researchers were tracking the grizzly in the first place was to figure out why so many bears were being killed by trains. It looks like what threatens other bears means nothing to The Boss! What do you think would happen if The Boss came across tough gal and American grizzly bear legend Grandmother of Tetons? Perhaps a little romance might bloom! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Meet “The Boss‚” One Of The World’s Toughest Grizzly Bears. appeared first on InspireMore.

Teaching little ones about the importance of detail can feel like an uphill battle. Kiddos are bold and incredible‚ but their sense of nuance is iconically lacking. This teacher came up with a creative and hilarious way to drive home the point that details make a difference. She decided to do a demonstration around building a PB &; J. Something we all know and love‚ of course! However‚ her instructions were lacking in detail and she followed them literally. @msvwbug ♬ original sound – VW From missing out on how many pieces of bread were necessary‚ to lacking an explanation of how to apply the peanut butter and the jelly‚ these instructions were missing some key pieces of info. This teacher decided to play up the chaos to make her point known. The importance of details are clear in her demonstration! She picked four slices of bread instead of two. This image is from TikTok. Instead of using a knife‚ she scooped the peanut butter and jelly with her hand. This made the kiddos scream with horror! Finally‚ she stacked all the slices right on top of one another with PB &; J revealed on the top. Frankly‚ this sandwich doesn’t look so good. Her lesson on the importance of detail is sure to be memorable! In fact‚ viewers remembered their own teacher’s PB &; J demonstrations. “The way my professor did this to us IN LAW SCHOOL‚” commented one fan. What a hilarious way to make a point. Thank you‚ teachers‚ for always inspiring us with creativity! The featured image is from TikTok. The post Teacher Shares Silly Lesson With Her Students On The Importance Of Detail. appeared first on InspireMore.

Everybody loves Ed Sheeran‚ right? Wrong. These cats did not appreciate the impromptu Ed Sheeran concert at their café home — and we think they’re seriously missing out! Ed Sheeran posted up in the middle of a cat cafe with his guitar‚ hoping to play a tune for these kitties. Ed probably hoped the cats would gather at his feet and meow along. Unfortunately… that’s not what happened. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) As soon as he strummed his guitar‚ these kitties darted away from the premises‚ totally startled by his music. In all fairness‚ Ed Sheeran could’ve strummed a bit gentler — cats are iconically skittish! This image is from Instagram. “Trying to win over the same kitties that ran away from me in 2014‚ same results‚” captioned Ed on Instagram. At least these cats are consistent! Fans loved this attempted concert. Ed is a pro at documenting his failures‚ and viewers adore the down-to-earth approach. “I‘m glad you’re still trying to win this tough crowd‚” said one fan trying to inspire some hope. “They wanted to hear ‘Purrfect’ obviously‚” commented another viewer‚ suggesting that Ed simply played the wrong song. While these cats may not love Ed Sheeran‚ we certainly do! The featured image for this post is from Instagram. The post Ed Sheeran Tries To Serenade Kitties At Cat Cafe‚ Fails Hilariously. appeared first on InspireMore.

Every year‚ the Minnesota Department of Transportation holds an epic and hilarious “Name A Snowplow” contest. Creative folks from all over the state enter the competition to have a snowplow named after their ingenious ideas. This year‚ there were eight winners. The winners get to have their names plastered along a snowplow door in one of Minnesota’s eight DOT districts. What an epic celebration! This image is from YouTube. The names were creative and quirky‚ all utilizing some puns to make the titles pop. Let’s look at the winners of the 2024 MDot “Name A Snowplow” contest! First‚ we have “Taylor Drift.” In the year of Taylor Swift‚ it only makes sense to dedicate a snowplow to her. Then we’ve got “Clark W. Blizzwald.” A nod to one of our favorite Christmas movie characters‚ with an epic snowy pun. This image is from YouTube. The third winner was “Dolly Plowton.” I bet Dolly herself would be pleased to know her name is a winning pun in the “Name a Snowplow” contest. The next winner took a linguistic approach‚ using the Dakota word for “Snowplow.” That word is “Waipahinte” — what a great name! Since Taylor Swift got a shoutout‚ it’s only fair that Beyoncé also has a snowplow named after her. “Beyonsleigh” is the name on the District 4 snowplow. This image is from YouTube. Then‚ we’ve got “You’re Killin’ Me Squalls‚” “Fast and Flurrious‚” and “Barbie’s Dream Plow” as the final three winners of the “Name a Snowplow” contest. What an awesome display of creativity! The featured image for this post is from YouTube. The post From Dolly Plowton To You’re Killin’ Me Squalls: This Year’s Hilarious “Name A Snowplow” Contest Winners. appeared first on InspireMore.

Have you ever wondered what the chickens are talking about? Chickens are excellent communicators‚ with their clucks‚ squawks‚ and purrs forming a complicated linguistic system. These sounds are their way of engaging with the world and communicating delight‚ fear‚ and social cues to one another‚ just like humans. Chickens’ “language” varies with age‚ environment‚ and‚ unexpectedly‚ domestication‚ revealing details about their social structures and behaviors. Feathered linguistics: the complexity of chicken communication Understanding these vocalizations can change our perspective on poultry husbandry‚ improving bird welfare and quality of life. At Dalhousie University‚ artificial intelligence (AI) is used to decode chicken language‚ which is similar to having a universal translator for chicken speaking. AI can analyze massive volumes of audio data and discern patterns and nuances in chicken vocalizations‚ a development that goes beyond scientific success and represents a step toward more ethical and compassionate management of farm animals. AI’s universal translator: interpreting the language of chickens The yet-to-be-peer-reviewed study describes how algorithms learn to discern patterns and nuances in chicken vocalizations. This AI discovery paves the way for more compassionate treatment of farm animals‚ giving us a previously unattainable glimpse into their world. Beyond clucks: analyzing emotional states with natural language processing We’re learning to comprehend chickens’ emotional states by using Natural Language Processing (NLP)‚ a tool commonly used to decipher human languages. Are they stressed? Are they content? Understanding their mental condition enables us to make better judgments about their care and environment. Chicken eye blinks and facial temperatures tell the story of nonverbal cues In addition to vocalizations‚ the study looks at nonverbal indicators to evaluate chicken emotions‚ such as eye blinks and face temperatures. Non-invasive approaches such as video and thermal imaging reveal temperature changes around the eyes and head‚ as well as differences in blinking behavior and stress responses‚ which provide insights into how hens convey their emotions. Real-world impact: enhancing farming practices and animal welfare Understanding chicken vocalizations in agriculture can help farmers improve their techniques. Farmers can use this knowledge to improve living circumstances for hens‚ resulting in healthier and happier birds‚ which in turn affects produce quality‚ animal health‚ and overall farm efficiency. Ethical AI: establishing standards for responsible technology use The ethical use of AI in this context establishes a standard for future technology uses in animal science. Demonstrating that technology can and should be utilized to benefit all living beings is a major duty. AI advancements are consistent with ethical norms and the well-being of the study’s subjects. A new era of animal-human interaction: gaining insight into avian communication The ramifications go beyond farming techniques and provide insights into avian communication in general. Conservationists striving to safeguard bird species and their habitats will benefit greatly from this knowledge‚ ushering in a new era of animal-human interaction. The attempt to decipher chicken language is more than simply an academic endeavor; it is a step toward a more compassionate and responsible world.  The post AI deciphers chicken language for a happier flock first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

pork stir fry -- posted by steven f.

'If this number holds‚ Joe Biden will be reelected'

He will really be able to penetrate deep into the coming recruiting class