Smithsonian opens Kenneth E Behring Mammal Hall at Natural History
Smithsonian prepares to unveil the Kenneth E Behring Family Hall of Mammals in the National Museum of Natural History with 274 specimens. Co curator Kay Behrensmeyer says the exhibit traces mammal evolution from dinosaurs to present day, featuring interactive zones and a restoration of the original open hall design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History
Kay Behrensmeyer
Christian Samper
Kenneth E. Behring
Robert Sullivan
Behrensmeyer
Robert Hoffmann
Arctic
Africa
South America
Sullivan
Farmers gain earlier storm alerts with NASA soil data
Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman and NASA Administrator Sean O Keefe announced a joint effort to share sensors and maps for precision agriculture. The pact will provide remote sensing tools to monitor yields, soil and crop conditions, irrigation needs, pests, and weather changes to boost productivity and curb pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Department
Agriculture
Ann Veneman
NASA
Sean O'Keefe
Veneman
O’keefe
Usda Forest Service
Texas
USDA
Irradiated Meat Eyed for School Lunches by 2004
Washington reports the Agriculture Department plans to add irradiated meat to the National School Lunch Program by 2004. Schools need not include it, but the government will keep it on hand for those who want it and will begin accepting supplier bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Congress
Public Citizen
Purple Heart stamp released at Mount Vernon ceremony
A 37 cent Purple Heart postage stamp was issued with first day ceremonies at Mount Vernon. The design features Marine Lt Col James Loftus Fowler, awarded the medal in 1968 for wartime service. The badge now honors all service members wounded or killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postal Service
Mount Vernon
Virginia
George Washington
James Loftus Fowler
Vietnam
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Mammal Hall
Spyin Sky
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
Usda.gov
Cde.gov
Purple Heart
U.S. Postal Service
Usps
Lisa
David
LA Mortgage
Ames
Baldwin City
Ats
Unlimited
Coulelee
Alltel
Emporia
N. Main
Altie
Ama Tar
Crete
Lola
N. State St
E. Chestnut
Manhattan
Fort Riley
Drola
Shate
Alltels
Alltel.com
Newton
Pittgburg
Ath St
Saling
S. Ninth St
Ohio St
Ons. Service Agroga i
Chad
Uauny Uy
Borvice
Ely Ey
Winlala
Main
Mownbridge
Mid- Kansas
Christian
Cheaute Ma Kan Communications
Ing
South
Santa Fe
Porsong Par Com Telephone Co
Fort Soi Pro Cam Plus, Inc
E. Wall
Varnay's Bank Store
N. Manhattan
Ava
Ea ‘A Jotorola Vedi Phy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!