Dish-Houston

There is truth to the saying, "If you build it they will come". The University of North Texas gives the heave ho to the freshman 15 with an all-vegan dinning hall!

What a great way to lead the way UNT!!!

The vegan dinning hall is called "Mean Greens" and their website says:

“Vegan dining is not just for vegans but for all who seek to eat a balanced diet that offers a host of health benefits. In addition to tasting good and being good for you; vegan dining is sustainable and helps to reduce our carbon footprint which is good for the earth.”

Checked out Mean Green's menu! DISH wants to go eat there!

Now don't misunderstand, the entire campus is not vegan. There are a total of 5 on campus dining halls and only Mean Green's is vegan. PLUS they still have the on campus fast food chains like Taco Bell and Chick Fil A.
However this is a great option for the kids and DISH feels is should be considered at all Universities! Esp Texas A&M where they can actually grow their own!

Let's get those hoops out, DISHIES for a delish time and a great cause!

MAM'S House of Ice Family is proud to be a part of this wonderful event Care2Spin.

Hula Hoop Houston happen August 28, 2011!

One goal is to raise money and awareness for Easter Seals, of course BUT the other goal is to setthe Guinness World Record(tm) of 3100 simultaneous Hula Hoopers! WOOHOO! That's a whole lotta hooping going on! It's happening at Discovery Green from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.! All funds raised will benefit those who receive free services from Easter Seals Greater Houston.

To set the record 3100 people are needed!

Now here's the kind of a pain in the backside part..but stay with DISH because it's worth it....

You have to register to Taking the Challenge... which will also create a fundraising page. THEN you need to share that page with your friends and ask them to either donate to your page or to Take the Challenge themselves and create their own fundraising page.

Here's why it's worth it...not just for the REALLY FUN Hooping Time...

1 in 5 Houstonians live with a disability. The state budget cuts caused 1 in 6 of these people to LOSE services such as respite care and early childhood intervention. We can make a difference and have fun. the fundraising goal is of $250,000 from the Hula Hoop event!

Get started now! See you AUGUST 28th. The thing that makes it easier is they will do walk up registrations...That's prob how DISH will do it!

See you there, DISHIES!

There are some amazing things going on down the road at Alex Rodrigues Mercedes...things that have never happened before in car ownership! If you want to be treated like royalty don't look to Porsche or Jag because they just don't have what it takes. Now that DISH is writing this story, however...believe the others will be scrambling to try to put programs like this together! Just remember who did it first!

Let's start with the All Star Club! They give you benefits that enhance your luxury lifestyle in return for your loyalty to Alex Rodriguez Mercedes! The more you rely on them for your vehicle purchases and service, and take advantage of their distinctive promotions and events, the more points you earn. All four levels have one thing in common: Exclusive rewards from Alex Rodriguez and their partners for the most loyal clients.

There are, of course, different levels of the club. Silver, Pearl, Diamond and the by invitation only Graphite. There are different discounts available with each level and bigger perks.

Not enough to make you take the short drive down I-45? Well, how about this...

Aside from the amazing All Star Club and it's benefits...there is FREE MAINTENANCE FOR LIFE! Yes, you read that correctly!

Free. Lifetime. Maintenance.Have any three words sounded so sweet? Just purchase any in-stock new or Certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz, excluding AMG, SLS models and Sprinters, to receive Mercedes-Benz required scheduled A and B Service maintenance FREE as long as you own the car.

And this isn’t a limited promotion that you’ll miss if you don’t respond in 30 days. It’s the next phase in their ongoing commitment to provide incomparable service—always. Alex Rodriguez’s factory-trained technicians will complete a courtesy multi-point inspection and premium oil change based on Mercedes-Benz’s required maintenance schedule at no cost to you.

On top of that perk, there is the one that ONLY AROD offers in Houston... Their complimentary Premium Pick-Up and Delivery Servicethat saves miles on your odometer by providing door-to-door delivery of your vehicle to their Service Department and back home again. Combine this free ride with their Free Lifetime Maintenance guarantee, and maintaining your Mercedes-Benz is as easy as making your morning coffee! 

Now DISHIES! Aren't you worth the best service available in Southeast Texas?? Yes, I thought so!

See you at AROD!

INSIDE DISH: Ask for Garrick Hatfield when you go, you've NEVER gotten better customer service!

Well done, Discovery! Not only is it the greenest park in town but it consintues to do the right thing by the environment including cancelling parties for the good of Houston's ecology! See...it's really isn't about the all mighty dollar, DISHIES! You really can just do good!!

Here's the DISH: Discovery Green is increasing its water conservation efforts due to the extreme drought conditions in Houston. The park will close its Gateway Fountain on Monday through Friday beginning August 22 and open for weekends ONLY from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition, the Inaugural Discovery Green Adult Swim Fundraiser presented by eVgo scheduled for August 26 has been cancelled. Ticketholders will receive a full refund. The small fundraising event was scheduled to be held in the Gateway Fountain on Friday, August 26, with proceeds benefitting the free programming at the park. 

“While we are disappointed that current weather conditions have forced the cancellation of Adult Swim, as a leader in conservation and clean energy, eVgo commends the City of Houston and Discovery Green in their efforts to encourage water conservation during this drought,” said Arun Banskota, president of eVgo.

Conservation – both energy and water – was a pivotal aspect of the design of Discovery Green, which is LEED certified at the Gold Level. The Gateway Fountain is highly efficient, recycling filtered water from an underground reservoir source. However, a small amount of water is lost to evaporation and wind. Houston’s recent extreme high temperatures increase the amount of water lost. To conserve water with minimal impact, the fountain will close on weekdays once HISD begins classes on August 22. 

“The fountains at Discovery Green are hands down the most popular attraction at the park, but like so many others, we are adapting to the current weather conditions,” said Discovery Green President Barry Mandel said. “With the revised weekend hours we hope to continue to be the cool spot for families and children.”

While adhering to the City’s restrictions, Discovery Green reduced its watering of the park’s landscape so that minimal amounts of water are used. Watering occurs on the days designated by the City of Houston. TreeGators, 20-gallon water sources are rotated throughout the park, attached to trees to release water with the greatest efficiency over a five to nine hour period. Finally, the Mist Tree, located on the Sarofim Picnic Lawn, and the Riley Fountain, located in the Wortham Gardens, are currently turned off and will remain so as long as the city’s water conservation measures are in effect.

Discovery Green will continue to monitor weather conditions and the status of the City of Houston’s water restrictions and adapt operations accordingly.