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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.

DISH has told you about Matt Burrus and Michael Pearce before, it was all about the baby shower! Well DISH friend at Fox 26 Kristine Galvan finally got the Dad's to be and the story is so beautiful we had to share it with you.

Expecting Dads Share Story Despite Criticism: MyFoxHOUSTON.com

What a blessing! There is nothing more beautiful than a really loved child!

Miller Outdoor Theater is showing the Back to the Future Trilogy this week! Tonight was the first night and the next two in the series are Wednesday and Thursday this week! Of course...it's FREE! DISH'S favorite price! =)

SO! The answer to the trivia question....

The only "official" (i.e. from the pen of the creators, Bob Gale and Bob Zemeckis) explanation I've ever read regarding this came in the fourth draft of the Back to the Future screenplay. The details were vauge, at best, and it amounted to only a line Marty uttered to his girlfriend: "A couple of years ago, [Doc] showed up at my house and hired me to sweep out this garage of his. He pays me 50 bucks a week, gives me free beer...and gives me total access to his record collection--he's got this great old record collection."

Strangely enough, though, most fan fic I've read has put Marty and Doc's first meeting to when Marty was a kid. That was also the rumor circulating a few years ago when, supposidly, a BTTF prequel was in the works called "Back to the Beginning." I never really thought about Marty and Doc's first meeting prior to reading this line, so I don't know and cannot tell if the friendship is implied to have begun earlier than Marty being about 14 or 15. Certainly Doc and Marty are good friends, but as we cannot "hang out" with them prior to Doc's DeLorean time machine creation, one wonders if the time machine events helped deepen that friendship even more.

For more details on the "Back to the Beginning" rumor, visit the Back to the Future Part IV page on "Back to the Future....The Web Page and scroll down to September 24, 1997.

AND there you have it, DISHIES! See you at the Miller!

This is more than a special treat DISHIES! According to my inside sources, Dr. Angelou is not going to be speaking in public for much longer so this may actually be your last opportunity to see her in person.

Thanks to Scott Brogan and The Brilliant Lecture Series Maya Angelou will be in Houston Thursday September 22, 2010 at St. Paul's Methodist Church Downtown at 7 pm. All of the VIP tickets are sold out and there are less than 100 of the regular seating tickets left so purchase yours now! You really don't want to miss out on this opportunity! It really, honestly is ONCE IN A LIFE TIME!

Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom

CLICK HERE for your tickets!
See you there, DISHIES!

 Enjoy this little moment of Texas music by one of DISH'S favorite musicians, Ruthie Foster who took this poem, Phenomenal Woman, by Dr. Maya Angelou and put it to music. Dr. Angelou personally sent Ruthie flowers after hearing the performance.