Kalmia Name Tied to Linnaeus and Botany Roots
The Kalmia flower is linked to Swedish botanist Peter Kalm and Carl Linnaeus. Linnaeus named the flower in the mid 1700s as part of binomial nomenclature, with Kalm aiding his plant introductions. The shrub stands 5 to 15 feet tall, flowers range 3/4 to 1 inch, and bloom white to pink with purple and red markings per the Connecticut Botanical Society.
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Peter Kalm
Shealy
Marianopolis College
Kalm
Carl Linnaeus
Linnaeus
Connecticut Botanical Society
U.S. and Japan Agree On Troop Realignment Costs
Japan will pay 6.1 billion of the 10.3 billion realignment bill and contribute loans for the transfer of 8,000 Marines from Okinawa to Guam. Japan covers 59 percent of costs, with U.S. officials noting the agreement as a major step in the long stalled plan.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Japan
U.S
Fukushiro Nakaga
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Okinawa
Guam
Pentagon
Nakaga
NHK
Rumsfeld
Navy
7Th Fleet
Pigeons and bird flu in US focus and expert cautions
Washington officials say pigeons pose minimal risk for bird flu. Tests show pigeons only carry the virus at very high doses and briefly. experts warn against absolute predictions. USGS and researchers prioritize wild migratory birds in detecting HSN1.
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Washington, D.C
Rex Sohn
U.S. Geological Survey
National Wildlife Health Center
Madison
Wis
North America
United States
Iraq
USGS
Grace McLaughlin
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Founders DayCelebration Details
Faith celebration at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church on U S Highway 1 includes homemade ice cream toy making and a greased pig contest with period dress and entertainment. The church has expanded with a new Sunday School building and steeple and is building a Family Life Center. Call 649 1538 for more information.
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Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
U.S. Highway 1
Mt. Pleasant Road
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