NASA on December 21, 2012
On Beyond 2012, NASA Scientists answer questions on hot topics, including the Mayan Calendar and other end of world predictions. NASA is so sure the world won’t come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012, they...
View ArticleNORAD’s Secret Santa Mission
Read Tracking “Big Red”: NORAD’s Secret Santa Mission to learn how a typo led to a 56 years of NORAD tracking Santa. You can play games on their Countdown Village page, and stop by the NORAD Tracks...
View ArticleNASA Near-Earth Object Program Spaceguard Survey
NASA astronomers are carrying out a Spaceguard Survey to find any large near-Earth asteroids long before they hit. They have already determined that there are no threatening asteroids as large as the...
View ArticleSlavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January has been proclaimed Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To learn more about human trafficking, how to identify victims, and how to report suspected cases of human trafficking,...
View ArticleDo you qualify for free tax help?
Do you need help preparing your tax return? IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program: If you make $51,000 or less, IRS-certified volunteers can help you prepare a basic tax return with...
View ArticleFederal benefits electronic payment law
The Go Direct® public education campaign provides information about the transition to electronic payments for Social Security, VA benefits or other federal benefits. By March 1, 2013, everyone...
View ArticleEarth as Art
Earth as Art illustrates the beauty of satellite views and features images from the Landsat 5 and 7, Terra, Aqua, and Earth Observing-1 satellites. The book, “Earth as Art,” is available as a free...
View Article“Solar Max: Storm Warning” Anime Contest
“Solar Max: Storm Warning” Anime Contest: Submission period: 2/18/2013 – 3/20/203. You could be featured on the NASA Sun-Earth Day website and upcoming webcast on March 22, 2013! Create and...
View ArticleOnline scams and phishing
Scammers use email, online ads, pop ups, and search results to trick you into sending them money and personal information. OnGuardOnline.gov is the federal government’s website to help you be safe,...
View ArticleProtect Your Personal Information This Tax Season
The Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign is a national public awareness campaign aimed at increasing the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the American public to be safer and more secure online....
View ArticlePEOPLE LOCATOR for the Boston Marathon Explosions
The National Library of Medicine has released a People Locator for the Boston Marathon Explosions, where you can track the status of people in Boston. The database is not exhaustive, and names continue...
View ArticleThe first Earth Day was April 22, 1970
Earth Day was started April 22, 1970. It helped launch the EPA, which helped create the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. This year Spokane is celebrating Earth Day on April 20 with a street fair.
View ArticleNew LC prize for National History Day
The Library of Congress has established a new prize as part of National History Day to encourage students to study discovery and exploration through the ages. For information on National History Day...
View Article“Discover the Forest” campaign
This GovernmentBookTalk blog annouces the launch of the U.S. Forest Service’s Discover the Forest program. The U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council have developed a partnership with Project...
View ArticleQuiet commercials law
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established new rules for the volume of television commercials. The new regulation, known as the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act,...
View Article40th Anniversary of Skylab and Life Off Earth
NASA will commemorate the 40th anniversary of America’s first space station Monday, May 13, with a televised roundtable discussion featuring Skylab astronauts, a current astronaut and agency managers...
View ArticleCybersecurity for Small Business
Cybersecurity for Small Business is an online resource from the Federal Communications Commission to help small businesses create customized cybersecurity plans. This resource features tips on...
View ArticleNASA Invites the Public to Send Names to Mars
The Going to Mars campaign also includes a haiku contest and a student art contest. NASA is inviting the public to submit their names and a haiku online for a DVD to be carried aboard a spacecraft...
View ArticleTrafficking in Persons (TIP) Report
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. The report is used by international organizations,...
View ArticleHealth-Chair Reform
Health-Chair Reform: Your Chair: Comfortable but Deadly. by James A. Levine. “There are solutions to chair-associated ill health that range from population-wide gym attendance, pharmacological...
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