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preservation

pre zer vay shuhn

  • n  the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
  • n  the condition of being (well or ill) preserved
  • n  a process that saves organic substances from decay
  • n  an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change

  • But beyond identifying preservation-worthy specimens in various parts of the country, then cheerleading for them, there isn't much a mere trust can do.
  • Fewer than 100 full-grown trees remain, and by selling plants grown from their cuttings, Wollemi Pine International hopes to raise funds for preservation and stop the poachers who .
  • The preservation charge is spearheaded by a young woman who might have caught Bukowski's wandering eye back in his days at De Longpre, the setting for his racy novel Women.
News & Articles

  • Passionate about historic preservation
    The Historic Preservation of Coral Gables Association (HPACG) awarded two $1,000 scholarships at the recent University of Miami School of Architecture Honors Ceremony. The scholarship winners were chosen by the SOA in recognition of their proven academic achievement and interest in the area of historic preservation. Current HPACG President Ann Goodman and member Maria Alicia [...]
    June 13, 2013 - Coral Gables News
  • Preservation Parks
    For more information about Preservation Parks of Delaware County or to register for a program, call 740-524-8600, ext. 3, or email register@preservationparks.com.
    June 12, 2013 - This Week Olentangy
  • Historic preservation group seeks downtown members
    The Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission is seeking downtown business or property owners to serve on the commission.
    June 12, 2013 - The Mooresville Tribune
Quotes

  • Geert Wilders in New York Times
    Mr. Wilders told reporters after his film's release that "Islam and the Koran are dangers to the preservation of freedom in the Netherlands in the long term, and I have to warn people of that."
  • John McCain in International Herald Tribune
    I believe as a Western senator I understand the issues, the challenges of the future for these ...... states, whether it be land, water, Native American issues, preservation, environmental issues,McCain said in an interview with the AP.
  • Angela Merkel in USA Today
    I will do everything in the talks with the governors so that the employees who have committed themselves to the preservation of Opel get the possible help and support that is at our disposal,said Merkel.

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