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Gov. Perry: Service Members Make the Ultimate Sacrifice to Preserve Freedom

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:00:20 +0000

5/31/2010 – HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry today reflected on the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. The governor spoke at the Memorial Day ceremony at Houston National Cemetery.

for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/14706/

“On days of remembrance like this, we celebrate our own freedom, won through brutal sacrifice, and are humbled,” Gov. Perry said. “Today is the day to acknowledge the amazing sacrifices our fighting men and women have made throughout our history, so that oppressed people all over the world can breathe the rare air of freedom.”

Duration : 0:6:32

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Bamberger Ranch Preserve

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:24:05 +0000

Meet a man who turned his private ranch into an experiment in sustainable habitat. The Bamberger Ranch Preserve features a man-made bat cave, dinosaur tracks, fossils, endangered species, and hiking trails, all designed in an eco-friendly way. www.bambergerranch.org

(#1054, 11-10-2007)

Duration : 0:8:16

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:04:38 +0000

Lady Bird Johnson, our former first lady, and Actress Helen Hayes founded the Wildflower Center in 1982 to protect and preserve North America’s native plants and natural landscapes.

Decades ago, Mrs. Johnson recognized that our country was losing its natural landscapes and its natural beauty. As much as 30 percent of the world’s native flora is at risk of extinction. The Wildflower Center was intended to help preserve and restore that beauty and the biological richness of North America. Since then, the Center has become one of the country’s most credible research institutions and effective advocates for native plants.

www.wildflower.org

Duration : 0:6:16

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Austin Texas Hamilton Pool Tour

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:53:10 +0000

Tour a spring fed waterfall in a grato canyon nature preserve

Duration : 0:1:55

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Call to Preserve March ‘09 tour w/ Madball

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:16:11 +0000

Footage of Call to Preserve hanging out on tour with Madball and Reign Supreme in March ‘09.

Duration : 0:6:42

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Texas Oncology’s “Jingle Jam” – A Cranberry Holiday Recipe

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:14:23 +0000

Tis the season to be merry, but with the economic crunch and a long list of gifts needed for neighbors, friends, and teachers, consumers budgets are stretched. Texas Oncology has developed a free recipe for Jingle Jam, an easy-to-make, Southern-style preserve that combines healthful cranberries, citrus, jalapenos. This recipe, full of cancer-fighting ingredients, is sure to please everyone on gift lists and around holiday tables while leaving you some change to jingle in your pockets.

In Texas alone, more than 90,000 people the fourth-highest incidence in the nation are diagnosed each year with cancer, some of which could have been prevented with proper diet. Jingle Jams combination of wholesome cranberries, citrus, and jalapenos should serve as a reminder of the variety of cancer-protective ingredients that can easily be incorporated into the everyday diet.

Cranberries, for example, are a powerful source of flavonoids, a family of phytonutrients with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit contain vitamin C, folate and fiber all essential to a cancer-protective diet. Jalapenos are loaded with vitamins A and C, and contain a phytochemical called capsaicin, which has been shown to benefit individuals with prostate cancer . Pectin is a gelling agent that may block cancer growth, and is a natural product of most fruits, though it may be purchased commercially. Jingle Jam utilizes the natural pectin in cranberries for a pleasing consistency.

Texans come together for the holidays to enjoy friends, family, and good food. Its easy to make the holiday table merry and bright with Jingle Jam, while feeling good about it. Versatile and delicious, Jingle Jam which uses less sugar than a typical jam makes a delectable addition to the holiday bird, but also as a glaze for steamed carrots or roasted pork loin. Spread it on whole grain toast or English muffins for breakfast, or as an appetizer dolloped atop goat cheese tartlets, or poured over cream cheese and served with crackers. Dress up a turkey sandwich, or use it as a dipping sauce for quesadillas.

Duration : 0:3:49

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Watermelon Rind Preserves

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:03:03 +0000

Don’t waste that watermelon rind! This recipe has been in the family for 150 years and makes wonderful preserves . Serve it on toast, waffles, bagels, or pancakes.

Recipe:
Trim green peel and red flesh from watermelon. Cut rind into small cubes. Place cube rind in pan and add one part sugar to two parts rind. Let sit until sugar dissolves. Add thinly sliced lemon and cinnamon sticks. Cook on low heat until rind is translucent. Seal in prepared jars.

Duration : 0:9:46

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