Lifestyles
Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.
Nov 07, 2009 | 10:30 am
Doing the Loop
For much of their working lives, Patty and Robert Mitchell, of Absarokee, cruised the world at jet speeds.
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Execs see what it’s like to be homeless
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - They were nine corporate funders, executives who help decide where their company's philanthropy goes, walking the same route hundreds of Charlotte, N.C.'s working poor and homeless take every day.
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Faith and values: God alone deserves our worship
Christ our Savior quoted Psalm 8:2 - "by the mouths of babes and infants" - when he gave a lesson to the chief priests and scribes.
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Christian comedian Stine plays Thursday in Laurel
Brad Stine, a Christian comedian who classifies himself as "a staunch supporter of First Amendment rights and foe of political correctness" will bring his brand of humor to Laurel on Thursday.
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Reader contest: Holiday décor could win $100 or other cash prize
Spread holiday cheer, and you could win as much as $100 in the annual Share the Spirit outdoor decorating contest.
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Teach meaning of ‘no’
Children know when parents' no's are not to be taken seriously.
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Children learn their part in H1N1 prevention
ST. LOUIS - Mention H1N1 to a young child, and odds are pretty good you'll get a blank stare.
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Pet Vet: Blood testing can help make life/death choice
Dear Dr. Jorden: How do you know when it's time to let a cat go to "kitty heaven"?
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Pet of the week: Jerry
Jerry is a 2-year-old male cat available for adoption from Billings Animal Rescue Kare.
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Correction: Rick Warren-Reader's Digest story
In a Nov. 4 story about the end of a publishing partnership between pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest, The Associated Press erroneously reported that subscriptions to the Purpose Driven Connection totaled 2,500 to 5,000 per month. Subscriptions were growing by 2,500 to 5,000 per mont…
Nov 06, 2009 | 1:50 pm
Mosques step up security after Fort Hood rampage
U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.
Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 pm
The fight for access
There's an access storm that continues to brew in Montana that may be nearing critical mass.
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Too long in the woods?
In today's Outdoors section is a tongue-in-cheek story I wrote about warning signs that you've been out in the woods too long.
Nov 05, 2009 | 8:00 am | Loading…
Rick Warren, Reader's Digest part ways on project
A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare.
Nov 05, 2009 | 7:45 am
Off-trail: Yes, the campfire smells divine and that beard makes you look dapper, yet it’s all too easy to stay out too long
After several days at elk or deer camp, most male hunters discover their inner caveman.
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Montana Outdoors: Truth is, you can’t stockpile big bucks
Want to stir up a good argument among mule deer hunters? All you have to do is start throwing around a few key phrases like "hunting the peak of the rut" or "shooting off all the big bucks" or "we need antler point restrictions and shorter seasons to stockpile some bucks."
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Outdoors just for kids: Brace yourself: Weather is about to deliver terrific duck hunting
There's weather in fall. And then, there's duck-hunting weather in fall. There is a big difference.
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Big winds slow hunters down
Here's a roundup of hunting results from the past week compiled by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife personnel and information officers from across the state:
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Your shots
To share your outdoor photo with Gazette readers, send a copy in an e-mail to henckel@billingsgazette.com and include the subject's name, when and where the photo was taken and the photographer's name.
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Cooking with Vince: Elk-and-rice dish delivers a bit of a kick
With big-game hunting season in full swing, this is a good month for collecting new recipes.
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Gear Junkie: Many jobs fit one pair of trousers
As recently as five years ago, Army surplus wool pants were a stalwart piece in my winter outerwear getup. I'd pair the coarse, jungle-green trousers, which were purchased for $20 to $30 at secondhand shops, with a Gore-Tex shell jacket for ice climbing and head outdoors into the chill ai…
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Ruggles to speak at PikeMasters
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist Mike Ruggles will be the guest speaker at a meeting of Montana PikeMasters at 7 tonight at the Elks Lodge.
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Bison hunt attracts 10,363 applicants
Montana's bison hunt attracted 10,363 individual applicants for the either sex bison licenses for the Nov. 15 to Feb. 15, 2010, season, including 909 nonresidents. Of these applicants, 34 residents and two nonresidents were successful in the drawing.
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