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Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling
- Address:
700 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.theram.com/
- Phone: 8475201222
- Hours of Operation:
Sunday & Monday: 11:00am - 11:00pm Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00am - 1:00am Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00am
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse, Brewery
- Executive Chef: Chef Juan Acevado
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Ram offers many catering options for any type of event. Please call for more details.
- Private Party Facilities: Ram offers multiple private and semi-private event options to accommodate your dining needs. We also have many multimedia options, in house, for business meetings or presentations. Any of our rooms can be modified to fit your party's needs.
- Private Party Contact: Roger Sugrue 8475201222
- Entertainment: Monday: $3.99 Pints of Big Horn Beer Tuesday: $2.99 Pints of Big Horn Beer & $3.99 Mugs of Big Horn Beer Wednesday: $4.99 Margaritas & Sangrias, Thursday: $5.99 Ram Specialty Martinis Friday: $5.99 1/2 Gallon Growler fills Saturday:$5.99 1/2 Gallon Growler fills Sunday: $3.99 Mugs of Big Horn Beer Everyday: $2.99 Drink Special and 20 Wines available for $20 a bottle
A word from Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling
The Ram Restaurant & Brewery is the place for fun! Whether the occasion is meeting co-workers for freshly brewed beer after work, a cozy family dinner, or meeting friends for the big game; The Ram will make your event a memorable one! The smartly decorated interior houses a casual, though… sophisticated environment; & there are no dress code requirements.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
- Diners' Choice WinnerKid Friendly
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Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling reviews from OpenTable diners
56 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.1Service4.1
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (38)great for lunch (30)kid-friendly (24)vibrant bar scene (21)neighborhood gem (20)fit for foodies (8)late-night find (7)special occasion (7)notable wine list (6)hot spot (3)great for brunch (2)great for outdoor dining (2)Show More
- goodmealsVIPDined on 9/20/2014We were a party of seven. We were put at a round table, which was wonderful. However, it was in a booth which made for a little cramped quarters. We survived - but it would have been more comfortable if it were not in a booth. We had a lot of changes to the food and it was all handled beautifully. We all got exactly what we wanted except one person. And when the error was pointed it, it was very quickly corrected. The waitor was attentive without being overbearing and he had a great sense of humor. The entire group gave a thumbs up to Ram. We will be back!I would recommend this to a friend.
- social1VIPDined on 9/2/2014We are regulars...it's always good food, dependable service, plenty of parking.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good servicewonderfulDined on 8/31/2014Service has always been good. You have the best quesidillas around.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OKyumyum2VIPDined on 8/29/2014The service was better than expected. They must have paid attention to all the negative reviews on Open Table. It was noisier than we would prefer but not so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. After all it is a bar scene. I would think they could have better acoustics on the dining side to make it a bit quieter. The food was OK. I was looking forward to a great hamburger. They were very creative with the toppings, but the burger itself was mediocre. The chairs, etc. could use some attention. They were worn out and need an update. I felt like I was sitting in a hole, too low down for the table.Special Features:
- I am high maintenancegarywVIPDined on 8/26/2014after reading other reviews I was a bit nervous but I think other people just like to complain. The service was very good as was all the food. Absolutely worth visiting often.Special Features:
- Friendly though absent serviceFreddieDined on 8/22/2014Had a 6:30pm reservation on a Friday night. Were seated right away but did not receive any acknowledgement from the wait staff (no hello, water, anything) for just under 20 minutes. Service was spotty thereafter. The staff was very friendly when they were around and ultimately gave us a free dessert (I'm not sure why). As my prior visit to another location was lackluster, my expectations were very low. However, the burger I had, a seasonal special The Big Porter Blue Burger, was absolutely delicious. For that, I'll go back.I would recommend this to a friend.
- social1VIPDined on 8/21/2014We're regulars as we are always satisfied with the service, food, location, parking.Special Features:
- BrewPub and MoreMisterLocalDined on 8/16/2014Good food, great beer. I have dined here before but they strive to change the menu to offer new choices and old favorites. Never had a bad meal here. The service is terrific with the right amount of attention.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Solid food and beer, good service.BeerBellyDined on 8/15/2014Met a coworker and his girlfriend, and so the 4 of us sat at the table for a very long time, from 8 to 12:30. Never once felt like we were being pushed to leave and waitress continued to fill drinks and water.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Solid food and serviceStuartVIPDined on 8/12/2014Great for business lunch. Big booths. Solid service. Large menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Quick Service, Good FoodMisterBeestieVIPDined on 8/5/2014If you need a fast, above average lunch, RAM is great for roving business folks. We were in and out in less than an hour.Special Features:
- social1VIPDined on 8/5/2014We're regulars and always find the food, service and parking just right for us.Special Features:
- Rammin SpeedRemyVIPDined on 8/4/2014It's all good in the hood....a very nice lunch was had by all....Fairly good value, as well!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fun fun funsusanVIPDined on 7/31/2014i had a beer tour and tasting for 10 ladies plus munchies.. wonderful evening, wonderful service!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great timedukeDined on 7/31/2014Good food and lots of space for a group of friends to get together and talk old timesSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- social1VIPDined on 7/17/2014We are regulars and are always satisfied with food, service, parking, convenient location.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- social1VIPDined on 7/15/2014We are regulars...good food, good service, good parking, convenient location.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- service was beyond horrendoustexsunstarDined on 7/5/2014at 11:45 AM on a Saturday the restaurant was empty. We sat outside. We waited 15 minutes for two iced teas and one water and waited over 30 minutes for food. had to go in twice to ask 1) where our food was and 2) where our waitress was since she never bothered to ask how things were and we wanted to leave. will not go back anytime soon and we go there about once/month. with so many restaurants in the area, why go somewhere where the service is this bad. management really needs to look into this to see why a situation like this would happen when the restaurant was empty.
- Awesome ServiceWillComeBackDined on 6/18/2014We recently had a group event where we had 16 people. They had our table, but then more people showed up who had not RSVP'd to our event. Instead of turning them away or trying to squeeze them in at the corners of our table, Ram's staff relocated us to one of their private rooms so we could sit more comfortably. They were fast and courteous. Then when serving us, they were prompt, refilled our orders without us asking and were always available to help out (and all this happened while they had a special event with a pro-athlete in the bar area)! Food is great, menu is extensive and service is wonderful!Special Features:
- YumjlstrDined on 6/15/2014We have been here a few times and have always had a good experience. There is a lot of seating and it is occasionally crowded but table open up quickly. We always eat more than we expect to, but it's good food and they have a great kids menu for our one-year-old.Special Features:
- Good Food & Drink - if you can waitOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 6/15/2014We were promptly seated, greeted by our waitress, and brought our drinks. After ordering our appetizer, our waitress disappeared. It took ~25 minutes to get beer cheese dip, brought out by an apologetic food runner, and still hadn't gotten to order dinner. After finishing the dip, the waitress came back to take our order, food which took another ~45 minutes to get, again brought by a flustered member of the kitchen staff. The orders weren't perfect, but not bad enough to warrant sending back-we were hungry! We had scavenge for ketchup, taking one off of an empty table, as our waitress waited until we were halfway finished eating to check on us. Maybe this was an off-night, but we will be patrons of RAM Schaumburg for the foreseeable future.Special Features:
- Surprising quality of dishes servedSkivvywavrDined on 6/15/2014The RAM restaurant and brewery was a very pleasant surprise for my whole family. We celebrated Father's day there with a dinner for 5 adults. The online OpenTable reservation system was easy. Upon entering, I could see that it was designed like a sports bar. None of us in the family expected the varied menu offered nor the quality of dishes served. Everyone raved about their dishes. From the fish tacos, to my chicken penne, to my mother's baby back ribs, every dish was original and delicious. I would definitely recommend the RAM for the food. Oh, and my husband loves the beer they serve!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Father's Day dinnerJok123Dined on 6/15/2014We went to the Ram in Wheeling for Father's Day with a rather large group, and everyone from the hostess to the servers was wonderfully friendly and helpful. We have young children who were served well, and most impressively the food was excellent! We will definitely be returning.Special Features:
- Good food over pricedAMP2014Dined on 6/15/2014The service and food was good with a lot of variety but is a bit on the pricey side.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- social1VIPDined on 6/12/2014We are regulars at this restaurant. It's always good food, good service, plenty of parking, conveniently located for us.Special Features:
- always goodBobbieDined on 6/4/2014The food is always good, lots of choices and varied menu.Special Features:
- Enjoyed our visitRobinbeeDined on 6/1/2014We had never been to the RAM before, but my daughter investigated the menu and chose the restaurant for her graduation dinner. We brought a big party and were not disappointed. The menu was varied and had something for everyone, even my 8 year old nephew. The service was friendly and attentive and everyone had a smile. They even gave my daughter dessert on the house to say congratulations. We'd definitely go back againSpecial Features:
- Almost PerfectAgiXDined on 6/1/2014The food was great, all 10 of us got something different and all of us liked and enjoyed what we had. Notorious PIG (pulled pork), steak and fish was a highlight. Even my picky stepmother loved her fish! 👍 Beer selection is amazing and I highly recommend it. The service was not great but not horrible. Everything took very long and the waitres did not check in with us much. We had to keep asking her for more beverages etc. Everything else about our experience was really amazing. Highly recommend it!Special Features:
- The following 280 reviews are from the Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling reviews archive.
- Ramming SpeedRemyVIPDined on 5/23/2014Hadn't been back for awhile, but will return sooner next time...! Service was outstanding...!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- social1VIPDined on 5/22/2014We're regulars and are never disappointed. Always good food, good service, convenient location, good parking.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- notpickyVIPDined on 5/17/2014Great place for burgers and brew. Attentive waitressSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very loud and slowSg04VIPDined on 4/26/2014It was extremely loud and took forever to get our food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a Surprise!SunshineDined on 4/26/2014We were greeted right away and directed to our table, we choose the bar area, and what a chose it was. Hulk Hogan was doing a signing and we got to see him and I got a picture with my phone. You had to be on this list for signing and payment, but at least I had the chance to see him. The area was just filled with happy fans as we watch them leave with their items signed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Decent food, bad service, good beerChicagoSportsFan07Dined on 4/25/2014Went there to watch the Hawks game and was put in the dining area (made reservations through Open Table) so that was expected. There were TV's there so it wasn't that big of a deal. The bar area was packed so there was no open seating anywhere for four people. The beer there is good, I really enjoy the Blonde Ale and the food was pretty decent, I had a steak sandwich with fries. The service however was poor. It wasn't very busy on the dining side of the restaurant and out waiter kept disappearing into the kitchen so it was difficult to catch him if we needed anything (he rarely checked up on us). Overall, I would probably find a different place to watch the game and have dinner and a beer next time.
- Easter BrunchacbiiiDined on 4/20/2014A very good brunch, especially good value. Plenty of hot dishes, good carving station, excellent omelet chef. Short wait to get in at the reserved time. Probably could have used a few more waitresses-we found ourselves waiting for drinks and explanation of the buffet. I was waiting for ham to be brought out, carving staff asked if I didn't want to wait, that they would bring it out to me when it came from the kitchen. That was a nice action. Drinks were good. Sr price started at age 55, and that was $9 off adult.Special Features:
- Easter BrunchMisbehavinDined on 4/20/2014We have eaten many times at the Ram and always enjoy the good food. On Easter Sunday we decided to try the Brunch. We had reservations. The food was terrific and the service swift and friendly. They checked on us frequently. With the holiday they kept the TVs off and the high ceilings kept the noise level down so that I could easily hear those at the table but not the people at other tables. I would recommend this dining experience to anyone. The balloonist was amazing.Special Features:
- More than just a breweryCaptainVIPDined on 4/18/2014We go to Ram frequently. In addition to their freshly brewed beer selections, they also offer a great varietyof food. Especially recommend their fish fry and burgers.Special Features:
- RAM LuncheonsJimWDined on 4/6/2014Have only been to RAM for luncheons on multiple occasions. However for the luncheons, the food selection is varied and has always been fresh and served promptly. Nice selection of appetizers. The service has always been good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun birthday celebration!HelpuoutDined on 4/4/2014We took my daughter and 4 of her girlfriends here for her 14th birthday on Friday night. The 5 girls had their own table, and my husband, her brother and I sat at a different table. The waiter was accommodating, friendly and knowledgable. The girls laughed and had a great time, and I didn't need to worry they could disturb nearby diners as the noise level is a bit louder anyway (one of the reasons we chose this place). Husband thought the ribs were overcooked, but I enjoyed my turkey burger! The girls thought their food was good also! After dinner, the server brought a huge dessert (on the house!) for sharing and we all sang "happy birthday"! The ambience here turned out perfect for this age group!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place to watch gamesOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/29/2014Great place to watch games but the food was awful.


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For me it means I now have complete and utter control over the "males" orgasms and erections whereas for him it means he will now spend a lifetime of frustration,denial and desperation for sexual relief that will rarely be granted. I absolutely love putting my slaves in chastity through his paces,making him scurry around and perform humiliating,degrading and tedious tasks. And if he refuses? Well his orgasm will be delayed for a bit longer then wont it! Men are fairly simple creatures and if you take away their ability to orgasm and experience sexual pleasure then you have a person who will do almost anything you command because when they are horny,men are at their most obedient. So it stands to reason that if you keep them this way,they will always do what they are told. Keeping a male slave in chastity locked away is the ultimate power transfer
I find it hilarious the way men turn to jelly and become so much more attentive when you lock their cocks away. I love the way they will do anything to be allowed to cum and for me to let them out for a wank. And I LOVE the look on their faces when I tell them no! The way they give it the sad eyes and the shoulders slump. It really makes my day. I love the control it gives me and I have a wicked imagination when it comes to finding out just how much they need or want to cum. I have been a pro domme for over 15 years and in that time I have made my chastity slaves -
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- Eat dog food
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- Rip up pictures of their wife or GF
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These are just a few of the humiliating tasks any slave who is cocklocked by me may have to endure just for the honour of me granting the cum command. Any refusal,back chat or hesitation will result in the scheduled orgasm being postponed indefinetly and him being left frustrated and horny for a bit longer. It is hell for them but I don't care. It's fun for me! Lol

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RESULTS: 2009 Colorado College Classic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Northern Colorado's women's swimming and diving team brought home seven titles and 20 top-five finishes at the 11th annual Colorado College Classic.
The Bears, with 441 points, came in third out of seven teams at the meet, which ran from Friday to Sunday, Jan. 23 to 25.
Mesa State (797) and Colorado (478) took the top two spots.
Northern Colorado got individual event victories from Whitney Dahms (500 yard freestyle), Chesney Randolph (100 butterfly and 100 backstroke) and Tori Gutt (200 breaststroke and 200 individual medley).
The Bears earned team victories in the 400 freestyle relay (Dawn Adams, J.J. Smith, Randolph and Gutt), and the 200 medley relay (Amanda Donegan, Randolph, Gutt and Smith).
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Joe Hughes enters his second season as the director of baseball operations at Texas Tech in 2014. Hughes was named director of operations with the Red Raiders on July 17, 2012.
Hughes is responsible for the baseball program's day-to-day operations and oversees every Tech baseball student-athletes' needs. He manages team travel, scheduling and the program's team budget. Hughes also oversees facility needs for the home of Red Raider baseball, Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.
Hughes serves as fall, winter and summer camp director for Texas Tech baseball and works as the baseball team liaison with every area and department throughout the Texas Tech athletics department.
A former college baseball player at Oklahoma (2006-07), Hughes joined the Red Raiders coaching staff after a year as assistant director of event management at Oklahoma (2011-2012).
Hughes worked with all 21 intercollegiate athletics programs at OU in event management. Hughes spent significant time working with athletics administration, individual coaching staffs, sport administrators, athletics communications, ticket sales, athletic trainers, marketing and officials to list a few.
Hughes served as a student assistant coach with the Oklahoma baseball program in the fall of 2007 and following his post-graduate studies became a graduate assistant in the OU athletics department in January 2011.
In addition, Hughes worked Oklahoma baseball camps along with private lessons while coaching high school and youth baseball teams during his time in Norman.
Hughes' relationship with Texas Tech head coach Tim Tadlock dates back to the beginning of his collegiate playing career at Grayson County College (2004-05) when Tadlock served as the head coach of the junior-college program in Denison, Texas.
Following his junior-college career, Hughes turned down numerous NCAA Division I scholarship offers to reunite with Tadlock at Oklahoma where he was a two-year starter for the Sooners while helping lead the Sooners to the 2006 Norman Regional championship and to an NCAA Super Regional appearance. In fact, Hughes was a key member of the Sooners offense that led the Big 12 in hitting (.323) in 2006.
Following his senior season, Hughes signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Royals where he made 16 appearances during the 2007 season with Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League. Hughes' playing career came to an end following 2008 spring training due to an arm injury.
Hughes played the outfield and pitched for the Sooners. He received several honors during his Oklahoma career, including All-Big 12 honorable mention, Academic All-Big 12 first team and Big 12 All-Tournament Team as a senior, and he was named Big 12 Player of the Week during the second week of the season in 2006.
He was a .348 (73-for-210) career hitter at Oklahoma while playing in 86 games (62 starts) with 43 runs, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs and 42 RBI with a .990 fielding percentage.
Hughes' senior season he batted .333 (43-for-129) with 22 RBI and won six games on the mound (6-3) with a 5.32 ERA in 16 appearances (12 starts) with 66.0 innings, 48 strikeouts and 25 walks allowed while picking off three runners.
Hughes batted .375 during his freshman season at Grayson County in 2004 where he helped lead the Vikings to the NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., following a Region V Tournament title. Hughes helped guide Grayson County to a conference championship in 2005 with a 41-10 overall record while batting .367 with 20 RBI and 13 stolen bases while pitching 35.1 innings with a 3-1 record and 3.57 ERA with 34 strikeouts.
Hughes graduated from Oklahoma in 2008 with a degree in human relations. He earned his master's degree in 2010 with a degree in adult and higher education with an emphasis in intercollegiate athletics administration. Hughes is originally from Plano, Texas, where he played high school baseball at Plano East Senior High School. Hughes was born in Oceanside, Calif., on October 4, 1984.


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PRETORIA, South Africa (BP) -- Former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela's 'long walk to freedom' has ended. He died today (Dec. 5) at age 95 at home after months of declining health.
"All of us in the country must accept that Madiba [as Mandela was affectionately called] is now old," South African President Jacob Zuma had said when Mandela seemed near death this summer. "As he ages, his health will trouble him."
Southern Baptists joined diverse leaders worldwide who hailed the civil rights champion for his life's work against apartheid, economic injustice, AIDS and other ills.
Russell D. Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, noted the heroism of the leader who rose from 27 years of incarceration to become the first black South African president as well as a hallmark of freedom and a leader of worldwide acclaim.
"Nelson Mandela's heroism will outlast him throughout untold generations. Mandela will be remembered for standing up to a racist regime, for persevering under persecution, and for leading his country toward democracy, Moore told Baptist Press. Mandela's move from prison cell to president's office was a living parable of the power of freedom over apartheid. Even those who don't agree with all of Mandela's political or religious views ought to give thanks for the many good things that came from his life and work. As we remember Nelson Mandela, let's pray for a South Africa that experiences the freedom not only of the voting booth but also of widespread gospel reconciliation to God and to one another."
Mandela rarely discussed religion outside the arena of religious freedom, but a transcript on NelsonMandela.org quotes his comments on religion in a 2000 Christian Science Monitor interview.
"Religion has had a tremendous influence on my own life. You must remember that during our time -- right from Grade 1 up to university -- our education was provided by religious institutions. I was in [Christian] missionary schools," the transcript records Mandela as saying. "The government [of the day] had no interest whatsoever in our education and, therefore, religion became a force which was responsible for our development.
"I appreciate the importance of religion," Mandela said. "You have to have been in a South African jail under apartheid where you could see the cruelty of human beings to each other in its naked form. Again, religious institutions and their leaders gave us hope that one day we would return."
Nigeria native Adeniya Ojutiku, a Southern Baptist in the U.S. who fights for Christians and their livelihood in his homeland, described Mandela as "an epitome of forgiveness, kindness and love" who had "a dogged resolve for the pursuit of peace and justice."
"His extraordinary life story, witty sense of humor and lack of bitterness toward his former oppressors has ensured global appeal for his type of charismatic leadership," Ojutiku told Baptist Press. "Mandela has no antecedence, parallel or equal in the contemporary history of harmonious race relations.
"He rekindled hope in the humaneness and greatness of the black, colored and white races, as he soared above the petty confines of party politics and prejudice," Ojutiku said.
Mandela was inaugurated in May 1994 as president of South Africa, the first black and the first leader democratically elected to the post, stepping down after one term as he had vowed. Mandela chronicled his life in his 1994 autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom," published in several languages.
He was born Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1918, into the Madiba clan in the small village of Mvezo in Transkei, South Africa. His teacher at the primary school Mandela attended in Qunu named him "Nelson" in accordance with custom to give all school children Christian names. Mandela heard stories of his ancestors' valor during the wars of resistance and dreamed of helping South Africans secure freedom.
His comments to the court in 1964 that sentenced him to life in prison for his work to abolish apartheid have become immortalized.
"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities," Mandela told the court. "It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
During his incarceration, Mandela developed a lung infection that would recur at times for the remainder of his life.
The United Nations on June 10, 2009, adopted Mandela's birthday, July 18, as "Nelson Mandela International Day."
Mandela was recognized with more than 1,100 honors and awards, received more than 100 honorary degrees, and had numerous institutions, awards, schools and streets named in his honor, according to NelsonMandela.org.
In addition to the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize he shared with former South African President F.W. deKlerk, who had joined hands with Mandela in defeating apartheid, Mandela's honors include Time's Person of the Year, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, the Sakharov Prize, the Gandhi Peace Prize, the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding, the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights, the UNESCO Peace Prize, the Indira Gandhi Award for International Justice and Harmony and the Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights.
Survivors include his third wife, Graça Machel, whom he married in 1998 on his 80th birthday; his former wife Winnie Mandela, three biological children and three children Machel brought into their union. He was preceded in death by three children and his first wife, Evelyn Ntoko Mase, from whom he was divorced in 1958.
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Some stars are lucky enough to be home for Thanksgiving this year, while others have to work. But either way, they're all thankful for the many blessings that their careers have brought them. Here's a roundup:
--It's been a great year for Maroon 5 , as Adam Levine 's exposure on The Voice keeps the band top of mind. In fact, they've scored the biggest hit of their career this year with "One More Night." That's why guitarist James Valentine gives thanks to the band's loyal fans for all their support.
"I'm most thankful for the fans, of course," he tells ABC News Radio. "We feel so blessed that 12 years into this, that we're still able to do this and that people are still excited about the music, so...we thank our lucky stars every day for that."
--Taylor Swift , the hardest-working woman in showbiz, will be away from home for Thanksgiving this year -- far, far away. Like, Tokyo, Japan. "It's gonna be interesting trying to find turkey there," she says, but shrugs it off, adding, "It's like, that's kinda how my life goes. I'm just like, 'You know, wherever I'm gonna be I'm gonna be.' And I know that when I am putting out a record all bets are off."
Of course, being away from home doesn't mean Taylor can't give thanks for those who are the most important to her. "I'm most thankful for my family, and the fact that we're so close and the fact that we're all healthy. To me, that's the most important thing. If I have that, I'm OK," she tells ABC News Radio.--The band fun. had an amazing year thanks to their smash hit "We Are Young" -- it was #1 for six weeks straight. It was the band's first real success, even though they've been around since 2008, and singer Nate Ruess says it's the support he received during the lean years that he's most grateful for this year.
"I am most thankful for the people who have believed in me and us from the get-go," he tells ABC News Radio. "Our parents have been the type of people who have supported us from the beginning and I think we're all just so thankful that they've been there from the beginning because they have been the people that have kept us constantly believing that we can achieve anything."
-- Neon Trees is another band that had a great year, with their single "Everybody Talks" going double platinum and becoming their biggest chart hit. In addition, drummer Elaine Bradley became a first-time mom. But it's what the band plans to do on Thanksgiving Day that they're truly grateful for.
Lead singer Tyler Glenn tells ABC News Radio, "[We're] thankful for each other, I think, most of all. But we're thankful that we get to ride on the Ninja Turtle float in the Macy's day parade and perform our song, 'Everybody Talks!'"
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Titled "Voices," the project will act as a living video portrait of people who made a contribution to the Greater Cincinnati region. Each participant will record an interview, which will include a discussion about their outlook on the Tri-State and first-person accounts of major moments in their life. Interviews will not feature a host or moderator; instead, the interviewee will speak directly into the camera, creating a one-on-one connection with the viewer.
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Following the enormous success of World Hunger Day 2011, with more than 100 performers and 2,000+ guests celebrating in London, The Hunger Project-United Kingdom (THP-UK) again organized a gala concert featuring multi-Grammy Award Winning music icon Dionne Warwick — this time at the Royal Albert Hall in London with more than 5,500 people.
As a major highlight of her 50th Anniversary World Tour, Dionne was joined by a stunning line-up of her peers from around the globe and performed many of the classic songs that have secured her place as one of the greatest voices in the history of popular music. The evening delivered some once in a lifetime live duets and solo performances of songs that have become part of the soundtrack to all our lives including Dionne's instantly recognizable collaborations with Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Barry Manilow and The BeeGees. The evening also provided the first opportunity for UK audiences to hear songs from Dionne's latest critically acclaimed album, Only Trust Your Heart.
The all-star cast included Sir Cliff Richard OBE, Alexandra Burke, Caro Emerald, Boy George, Tony Hadley, Joe McElderry, Katie Melua, Mica Paris and Rumer.
In addition to her very special guests, Dionne was supported for this unique occasion by her own band of musicians from around the world, the stunning Southbank Sinfonia and The London Community Gospel Choir.
Debuting that evening was also the first public performance of One World, One Song, a wonderful project aimed to get the whole world singing together for a future free from hunger and poverty. Find out the story of One Song.
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Low calorie desert (Monday, April 28, 2014)
Yes a low calorie desert, I thought this was going to be too sweat for a tea (I do not add sugar to my teas.) I was wrong after trying a sample; not overpowering at all and I love to chew on the pieces of coconut. (Do not strain)
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Love this tea! Love coconut and this is WONDERFUL!
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A friend of mine received this as a trial. After trying it, we both ordered the full size pouch. Very good, iced or hot. Will definitely order more.
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I like the taste of the coconut and it has a strong refreshing taste to it. It can be a little bit strong and spicey if you are not feeling up to it. I especially like the coconut and think it was a good idea.
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Really good coconut flavor just like a piece of Coconut Meringue Pie. I added some honey also. Relaxing aroma and taste.
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The coconut flavor is very mellow and you can taste more of the red tea than the coconut. A great one at night.
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This is a good red tea. For the amount of coconut that is actually in it I thought the coconut would be overpowering but it is a very mild flavor. A great one before bed.
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This wonderful tea has become my favorite evening treat. I love coconut and the flavor shines through in this tea...no need to sweeten it.
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The coconut added an extra hint of sweetness to the rooibos tea. Great caffeine free beverage for warming up in the evening after dinner.
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This is the first Rooibos tea I've tried and I'm hooked! This is a must try for anyone who likes a coconut or tropical flavor. This will stay stocked in my pantry. Thanks!
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I rated this with only 2 stars because I am a rooibos fan - and this tea does not have a rooibos flavor. It has a very mild coconut "essence/fragrance" rather than a flavor. For those who are looking for a very mild tea with a gorgeous and unique color, this is the tea.
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This is good (as long as you like coconut, which I totally do). The rooibos flavor is barely a hint and even that hint backs off to a mere wisp of wood as the tea cools a tad. Instead, this tea tastes of delightful coconut, lightly toasted to give it a bit of a crisp texture.
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International Human Rights Faculty
The program in International Human Rights is directed by Lindsey Kingston (Department of History, Politics, and International Relations), who is assisted by an interdisciplinary curriculum group. Group members currently include: Bill Barrett (Photography), Don Conway-Long (Behavioral and Social Sciences), Mike Hulsizer (Behavioral and Social Sciences), Andrea Miller (Behavioral and Social Sciences), Paul Moriarty (Philosophy), Don Morse (Philosophy), Chris Parr (Religious Studies), Kate Parsons (Philosophy), Britt-Marie Schiller (Philosophy), Bruce Umbaugh (Philosophy), and Linda Woolf (Behavioral and Social Sciences).
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More and more people are demanding a change to the Georgia law that allows police to claim personal property, even if the person who owns it is not accused of a crime.
A bill going through the state capitol right now, would change the Forfeiture law, to give property owners more rights.
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OWENSBORO, Ky. - Doris Irene (Aunt Sis) Hertel, 91, of Owensboro, KY passed away August 25, 2013, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born in the town of Ramsey, IL on February 4, 1922, to the late Marsh and Pearl Richardson. She graduated from Ramsey High School in 1941. In 1942, she married the late Eugene Albert Hertel. Doris was of Christian faith and lived her life reflecting those beliefs to others. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family. She created a loving home where anyone could feel welcome. Doris had a deep love and appreciation for animals and nature. She enjoyed traveling, especially out West to enjoy the mountain scenery, wildlife and endless natural beauty. She had an infectious smile, a kind heart, and was an attentive listener; those who knew and loved Doris will never forget her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Albert Hertel; her son, Ronald Eugene Hertel; and her brothers, Omar Richardson, Marshall Richardson and Rudy Richardson.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Pamela Ann Fifield (Michael Dennis) of Owensboro; her grandson, Benjamin Alan Hertel of San Francisco, CA; granddaughter, Allison Rae Reid (Michael James) of Louisville, KY; two great-granddaughters, Aubrey Elizabeth Reid and Anna Katherine Reid; and a sister, Lois Warren of Owensboro. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a dear family friend, David E. Kuegel.
Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Resurrection Cemetery, with burial to follow. Visitation is from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western KY, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.
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The Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking met in Okatie Friday to celebrate the passing of the states new human trafficking law.
The coalition spent a year trying to get the law passed, and now that it has been, prosecutors can start investigating claims.
The new law is completely different than the old one. According to Daniel Brownstien, the old law was useless.
"It didn't clearly define what human trafficking was," Brownstien said.
The new law does.
"It also allows us to create a state task force that can develop a strategy to investigate cases and help victims move forward with their lives," he said.
The coalition will meet periodically through out the year to decide how to move forward with the new law at a state and local level.
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Climate Change and the West
A new report summarizes how climate change is accelerating tree death from fires, bark beetles and drought
How global warming made me change my life.
Massive incentive package raises questions about corporate welfare.
In the Rocky Mountains, a long-term study yields surprises
Scientists find the flashing bugs after a 30-year search.
California's drought through the eyes of a water manager.
Congress can't seem to solve a big problem: how to pay for battling wildfires.
Greenhouse gases are changing the way we talk about coal.
Canada's Northwest Territory goes up in flames, releasing massive amounts of carbon.
Climate change in the Far North puts traditional food sources at risk.
What a melting glacier can teach cruise ship passengers.
Air quality gets a boost from the state's infamous sagebrush and wind.
Scenarios for how our cities will change with the climate.
What good can the Endangered Species Act do in a warming world?
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Gamba Sonata in C major (Marais, Roland)
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Paris: Société Anonyme des Éditions Ricordi, 1918. Plate R.366.
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Bush Welfare Reauthorization Passes the House; Call Your Senators Now!
The Welfare Reauthorization debate now moves to the Senate!
On Wednesday, May 14 Democratic Senators Bayh and Carper introduced their Work & Family Act, with 7 other cosponsors, as their vision for Welfare Reauthorization. They testified on its principles in front of the Senate Finance committee on Thursday, May 16. Early next week news conferences are expected from Senators on the Finance Committee about their visions of Reauthorization.
The Bush/Republican vision is not the one that will best help gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender TANF recipients or other recipients. The Republican bill provides funds for "health marriage promotion activities" and "fatherhood programs." Furthermore it would continue to provide funds for abstinence-only education. We need to have a TANF bill that is sensitive to the needs of GLBT TANF recipients!
On Thursday, May 16, 2002 the House PASSED the Republican TANF Reauthorization bill, HR 4737, by a party line vote of 229-197. Congressman Cardin (D-MD) had offered his Democratic Substitute which was defeated by a vote of 222-198. Congressman Maloney (D-CT) then offered a motion to recommit (which would send the bill back to committee for changes) citing that it was not adequately funded and did not go far enough to help families out of poverty. This motion was also defeated. Now it's onto the Senate. Read the Washington Post's "Divided House Approves GOP Welfare Legislation" at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28097-2002May16.html
Please call your Senators at (202) 224-3121 starting TODAY and ask them to ensure that TANF Reauthorization reallocates the $300 million from marriage and family promotion and funding for abstinence education into proven paths out of poverty like education and job training.
If you do not know who your two US senators are you can go to http://www.senate.gov/senators/senator_by_state.cfm
This is the crucial time to influence your Senators to make sure that the main TANF Reauthorization bill coming out of the Finance Committee truly reflects what you want. The Finance Committee is expected to introduce their bill as early as next week.
"I'm asking Senator ___ to ensure that the welfare reauthorization bill reallocates the $300 million from marriage promotion and abstinence education into programs that are proven to reduce poverty. The bill does not take into account the reality of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people."
For more information on the impact of welfare reform, read the NGLTF publication Leaving Our Children Behind: Welfare Reform and the GLBT Community at http://www.ngltf.org/library. Also, the NGLTF welfare fact sheet at http://www.ngltf.org/downloads/welfarefactsheet.pdf
NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund has a Web site that contains much information about welfare and TANF reauthorization. Visit: http://www.nowldef.org/html/issues/wel/tanf_overview.htm
The Coalition on Human Needs has in depth information about welfare and reauthorization. http://www.chn.org/issues/issue.asp?iss=24
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Quesos Chela
Quesos Chela is located 57km from Panama City in the nondescript townstron of Capira. This famous cheese shop is an institution that few Panamanian drivers can pass without stopping. It's a plain shop that usually has piping-hot fresh cheese (string, mozzarella, farmers, ricotta) and homemade meat empanadas (turnover with meat) for sale.


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COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) _ the first regular meeting of 2013 for the Coldwater City council is tonight and the agenda includes a proposed wastewater service rate hike for Board of Public Utility customers. The suggested increase of five percent a month would cost the average residential customer around 26-dollars more a year for sewer service. The increase would help address B-P-U cash flow needs and reserve requirements. And City Manager Jeff Budd says contrary to any rumors circulating the community including social media circles that the council will be discussing the future of the Heritage Park swimming pool and designs to shut it down for this summer and beyond, the Heritage Park pool is not on the agenda this evening for the City Council.
And there's a special meeting called for tonight by the Coldwater Board of Education. The main purpose of the session is to approve new contracts to allow for the renovation this summer of the seventh grade wing at Legg Middle School. The school board meeting begins at 6 p.m. while the council meeting starts at the usual time of 5:30.


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Sacramento County is spending $1.5 million to renovate its Community Development Department, with much of the money going to high-end furniture in its downtown Seventh Street offices.
County officials say the work is necessary to improve service to developers, who have complained about a slow and inflexible permitting process.
But with the county in its fifth straight year of budget cuts cuts that have included laying off hundreds of planners and engineers the project has prompted some questions.
"I'm always concerned about the appearance of spending money like this," said Supervisor Phil Serna. "But I understand the administration's reasons for doing it."
After taking office in 2011, County Executive Brad Hudson spent more than $21,000 on furniture and a shoeshine machine and $35,000 on sound-masking equipment for his office.
He also pushed for the reorganization of the Community Development Department, a revamp that brought together planning and other services into one department, under his authority. He has made development a priority.
County officials say they expect to spend about $360,000 on furniture for the renovation project. The first phase includes more than $200,000 in furnishings by Herman Miller, a company considered a pioneer in modern furniture design. The California Museum has an exhibit on one of the company's former designers, Ray Eames.
"It is high-end furniture, but I don't understand why it's a problem we use it throughout the county," said Jeff Gasaway, the county's facilities manager.
The county is building a "one-stop shop" for developer services that will feature Herman Miller work stations and 23 of its Aeron stools and chairs.
A New York Times writer called the Aeron the "standard-issue luxury item for dot-com entrepreneurs at the height of the economic bubble of the 1990s."
Buying at discounted bulk rates, the county bought the stools for $880 each and the chairs for $630 each, records show.
Lori Moss, director of the Community Development Department, said the county bought the chairs and stools to ensure employees are comfortable and because the county must make accommodations for the physical needs of some employees. The Aeron chairs and stools provide ergonomic features not found in most office furniture, she said.
Herman Miller products last a long time, and the new purchases can be used with other Herman Miller furniture the county already owns, Moss and Gasaway said.
The one-stop shop will bring together several different county services in one room, saving people from having to drive to different locations to get various permits, Moss said.
"In the past, the county has had a stigma when it comes to efficiency," she said.
A 2008 audit, conducted at the county's request, found that the departments serving the development community were full of "silos, black holes and an out-of-date organizational culture."
Hudson used the audit as an argument for merging services under one Community Development Department. Since the consolidation, however, the department has continued to fall short of its goals.
In the last fiscal year, for instance, the department completed applications within 60 days only 55 percent of the time. Moss said the renovation, which includes a change in layout for planning offices, will lead to improvement in that area.
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Amarillo, TX - After a mid-week blast of winter, we'll jump right back into spring - and that means some home improvement projects can get underway. But before you dig in, it's important to know what's underground.
If you have some gardening or landscaping on your agenda this spring, bear in mind that there could be gas or electrical lines just underfoot. But all it takes to stay safe is one simple phone call.
Atmos Energy and Xcel Energy are reminding the public that not only is calling 811 the prudent thing to do before digging, it's also the law. If you don't call before you dig, you could be liable for any damages you cause - which could range from fires to power outages, not to mention repairs.
"There could be a potential for a fire," explains Roy Urrutia of Atmos Energy, "and so that's where people need to be very careful. Same thing with an electrical line - you're talking about high voltage that may be underneath there. Same thing with a water line - you're talking about gallons of water, millions of gallons of water, that are going to be wasted."
And while it's not likely that all of those lines are in your yard, Amarillo's infrastructure is designed in such a way that alleyways are main thoroughfares for utility lines.
"The lines that we're talking about are the lines that are in the alley," says Urrutia, "because that's where you have the sewer lines, that's where you have the water lines, that's where you have the telephone lines, and also our gas lines. So that's where it's critical."
The American Gas Association says sixty percent of gas line incidents happen during excavation - and in half of those cases, no one called before digging.
And according to Atmos Energy, Amarillo has seen 202 gas line incidents in the last year, with 32 in just the last month.
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One year ago, 15-year-old Christopher Hanson died in a train jumping accident. On Saturday, his family and friends gathered at the site to remember his life and spirit and urge others to avoid taking dangerous risks.
For those who gathered at the vigil, the event was much more than a memorial -- it was also about a message.
Hanson's mother told FOX 9 News she warned her son against train jumping, but he did not heed that advice and it cost him his life. As loved ones came together to honor his memory, they say they also hope to put an end to potentially deadly thrill-seeking.
"To me, he was just one of my good friends and I could tell him anything," remembered Kaiyanna Borich. "He didn't judge me or anything."
The group met at 14th Avenue northeast and Fillmore Street, which is where Hanson and a friend tried to jump off a moving train that was speeding up.
"Him and a friend jumped on and stayed on while it was moving," Mariah Hanson said.
Hanson's friend was able to jump off before it was too late, but Hanson's mother said her son's appetite for risk resulted in what she calls a "tragic accident."
"You can't be with your kids every second. Do I wish that it would've ended differently? Yes, but there are dangers lurking all around us every day," said Melissa Standall.
Family members who did not know about Hanson's train-hopping say they wish they would have known sooner, because they would have spoken to him too.
"If I knew, I would've definitely said something," said Hanson's aunt, Katie Thomas.
Now, Hanson's loved ones say they hope others will speak out to stop another family from enduring the same loss they still struggle with.
"Life will not be the same without Christopher," said Sherry Hanson. "He was so full of life, so loving -- unconditional."
Hanson's family and friends say they hope the light Christopher left in their lives will help illuminate a strong message about the dangers of train-jumping that will put a stop to it, especially since they know the pain of losing a life to a preventable accident will carry on for years to come.
Family members say they have seen many negative remarks on social media about not being more active in preventing Hanson's death, but they ask that people remember that it was a traumatic accident. They also urge those who don't have something nice to say to keep it to themselves.
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Dr. John has been added to the lineup of entertainers at the Grammy Awards this weekend. The veteran New Orleans singer/songwriter will team up with modern blues-rock act The Black Keys and the Big Easy's Preservation Hall Jazz Band for a special performance at the ceremony, which airs on CBS on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Dr. John is nominated in the Best Blues Album category for Locked Down , which was produced by Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach .
In other news, Bonnie Raitt has been added to the list of presenters at the big event.
The 55th Grammy Awards also will boast a variety of other collaborative performances. Among them will be a tribute to late Band singer/drummer Levon Helm featuring Elton John , Mavis Staples , Mumford & Sons , Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes and country star Zac Brown . In addition, Elton will perform a duet with young British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran , and Sting will hit the stage with pop superstars Rihanna and Bruno Mars .
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A horse that was once on top of the world was found near death, but there is a new mission for Ollie, and he needs to be nursed back to health once again.
The love between champion horse Ollie and Lisa Gordon is obvious. Last August, Gordon saved the beautiful black stallion who was found 400 pounds underweight, missing two teeth and covered in scabs.
"He had no hair on his tail. He had big open sores on his hind end from being full of worms. He was just in really bad shape," Gordon said.
Ollie's original name is Fox Valley Oliver, a champion Shire in the U.S. and Canada. He was so popular that the Breyer company made a toy model after him.
Because of his prestigious reputation, Ollie was often used for breeding. After time, he became severely neglected, and the American Shire Association found him and gave him to Gordon and Frog Pond Farm.
"I helped him. He gave back to me just as much as I'm giving to him," she said.
These days, Ollie needs some extra care. He's at The Ohio State University veterinary clinic with colitis.
"It can be severe because they lose a lot of fluid. They can lose protein and be painful as well. He also has an abscess on his right front foot that's being treated as well," said Dr. Margaret Mudge, of the OSU vet clinic.
Doctors are hoping full recovery and Gordon wants to make Ollie the poster boy for all rescue horses, and bring attention to the growing problem.
"We want to be able to help horse owners keep their horses if they're hurt or they're ill and they need that little bit of extra help," Gordon said.
Her program will help pay veterinary bills or find good homes for horses -- all in honor of Ollie.
"It's going to be great to be able to say because of Ollie, this horse lived or because of Ollie, this horse has another chance," she said.
For more information on how to help Gordon and her mission, visit her website here.
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This study from Italy investigated the synaptic mechanism of inflammatory neurodegeneration in progressive forms of MS. The study included 20 people with progressive MS, 81 with RRMS and 33 controls and CSF was analysed for cytokines and neurofilament light. The researchers then performed in vitro electrophysiology and cell swelling experiments to measure the effects of inflammatory cytokines in the CSF on synaptic transmission and neuronal integrity. They found that only tumour necrosis factor (TNF) was significantly higher in progressive MS compared with people with RRMS and control subjects. TNF concentrations were very similar in people with RRMS and in controls. Also, there was no significant difference among people with RRMS during the relapsing or remitting phases of the disease. This demonstrates that TNF is a rather specific CSF marker of progressive MS but not RRMS. In mouse brain slices incubated in the presence of CSF from progressive MS, the researchers found increased spontaneous excitatory postsynaptic currents (sEPSCs) and glutamate-mediated neuronal swelling through a mechanism dependent on enhanced TNF signalling. Interestingly, following intrathecal rituximab (causing a depletion of B cells), there was a dramatic reduction of TNF levels, of TNF-induced sEPSC alterations, and of neurofilament CSF concentrations in people with progressive MS. Authors: Rossi S, Motta CSource: Mult Scler. 2013 Jul 25. [Epub ahead of print]Read the abstract
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Blaine harbor wins environmental award
The Port of Bellingham's Blaine Marina has been honored with a five-star rating by Whatcom County's EnviroStars program. This program certifies businesses for their efforts in preventing pollution and reducing hazardous waste. Participating businesses are inspected to determine how proactive they are being in managing hazardous waste issues. A five-star rating is the highest rating the program awards.
harbormaster Pam Taft contacted the county about the
program, which is designed to promote reduction in hazardous
"The Port of Bellingham and our Blaine boaters are committed to taking steps to protect the environment," Taft said. "This program is a great way to learn more about how you can adapt your operations to reduce and safely handle hazardous waste. Everyone was very helpful."
Blaine Harbor is the first marina in Whatcom County to earn a five-star certification.
of the Blaine Harbor efforts that contributed to the
five-star rating included:
• A pilot project to use planter box biofiltration to reduce seabird waste in the harbor.
• A comprehensive recycling system.
• The boaters' active participation in taking the Clean Boating Pledge.
• The promotion of Best Management Practices and goal of being a zero-discharge harbor.
The county program is available for all businesses and offers free technical assistance and regular site visits to help reduce and safely manage hazardous waste. For more information about the local program, call 360/380-4640.