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Pandacam at the National Zoo and some Puppies too!

Yes, we know everyone loves puppies and the recent puppycam phenomenon has taken over the lives of internet viewers. So much so in fact, that close to 1.2 million hours of time (that is an insane amount!) has been spent watching a litter of fluffy Shiba Inu pups grow. But we've got cheetah, flamingo and pandacams and that's gotta count for something.

Top Design

No, I'm not talking about the reality TV show on Bravo (it is a great show though)! I'm talking about my list of the top 10 design blogs and websites.  And since we're on the topic of design, I included a special video clip from  Smithsonian Channel. Take a look at our exclusive interview with Isaac Mizrahi, as we asked him "What is good design?"

Smithsonian Channel at the American Conservation Film Festival

This weekend Smithsonian Channel screened two new programs in Shepherdstown, WV to full audiences at the 6th Annual American Conservation Film Festival. The festival takes place at the US Fish and Wildlife's National Conservation Training Center, a hundred plus acres of wildlife preserve complete with all the modern amenities of a college campus.

Celebrating War Heroes

In honor of Veterans Day, we thought it would be appropriate to share a podcast that Smithsonian Channel's executive vice president of programming and production David Royle conducted with Jan Scruggs, president and founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial fund .  Click through to listen.

Still Waiting for Smithsonian Channel on Your TV? Try a DVD!

As Smithsonian Channel makes its way across the country, it may not be available in your area yet, but wait no more! You can still catch the great shows that are now available on DVD. Take a quick look at these six shows on your lunch break. If you like them, your friends and family may like the full length features too- the holidays are just around the corner!