Thursday, May 31, 2012
Face the Nation (5/27/2012)
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
President Obama's Weekly Address (5/26/2012)
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Washington Week (5/25/2012)
Watch Webcast Extra - May 25, 2012 on PBS. See more from Washington Week.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day: Flag Etiquette
Since we posted about Memorial Day last year (here), we thought it would be nice to expand that topic this year. A lot of regular citizens aren't sure about the proper way to handle or display the U.S. flag. So we thought we'd help y'all out. Here are some resources on our flag.
Guidelines for Display of Flag, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Our Flag, USA.gov (PDF version)
Symbols of the U.S. Government: The Flag, Ben's Guide to Government (GPO)
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Guidelines for Display of Flag, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Our Flag, USA.gov (PDF version)
Symbols of the U.S. Government: The Flag, Ben's Guide to Government (GPO)
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Country Profiles: Bermuda
Bermuda is part of North America, located in North Atlantic Ocean. Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. With an area of 54 sq km, it is about one third the size of Washington, D.C.
Bermuda is an island. It is mostly low hills separated by fertile depressions.
People who live in Bermuda are called bermudians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. It is estimated that there will be 69,080 people in Bermuda by July 2012. Two languages are spoken there: English (the official language) and Portugese. Protestants make up approximately 52% of the population, while Catholics make up an additional 15%.
The capital of Bermuda is Hamilton, and the country is made up of 9 parishes and 2 municipalities. Though Bermuda is an overseas territory of the UK, a constitution for Bermuda does exist. The constitution can be found on Constitution Finder here. Though technically ruled by Queen Elizabeth II, Bermuda does have a Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, and a Premier, Alex Scott. Information about the leaders of Bermuda can be found here. The currency is the Bermudian dollar (BMD), which is at a fixed rate--pegged to the U.S. dollar: 1 BMD per USD.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Bermuda Government Site
Bermuda, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Bermuda, U.S. Department of State
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Bermuda is an island. It is mostly low hills separated by fertile depressions.
People who live in Bermuda are called bermudians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. It is estimated that there will be 69,080 people in Bermuda by July 2012. Two languages are spoken there: English (the official language) and Portugese. Protestants make up approximately 52% of the population, while Catholics make up an additional 15%.
The capital of Bermuda is Hamilton, and the country is made up of 9 parishes and 2 municipalities. Though Bermuda is an overseas territory of the UK, a constitution for Bermuda does exist. The constitution can be found on Constitution Finder here. Though technically ruled by Queen Elizabeth II, Bermuda does have a Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, and a Premier, Alex Scott. Information about the leaders of Bermuda can be found here. The currency is the Bermudian dollar (BMD), which is at a fixed rate--pegged to the U.S. dollar: 1 BMD per USD.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Bermuda Government Site
Bermuda, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Bermuda, U.S. Department of State
You can also check out the Country Studies tab on our Fed Docs libguide here for more resources on all of the countries.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
HBO's The Weight of the Nation
There is a new documentary on HBO that seems to be causing a stir. It's The Weight of the Nation, a four-part documentary focusing on the obesity problem in the U.S. The first part of the documentary mentioned the Bogalusa Heart Study, which aimed to determine the natural history of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and hypertension in children and adults from birth to the age of 40.
To learn more about The Weight of the Nation, including how to watch it for free...
Weight of the Nation, CDC
Weight of the Nation, HBO
You can read more about the study here...
Bogalusa Heart Study, ClinicalTrials.gov
History of the Bogalusa Heart Study, Tulane University Medical School
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To learn more about The Weight of the Nation, including how to watch it for free...
Weight of the Nation, CDC
Weight of the Nation, HBO
You can read more about the study here...
Bogalusa Heart Study, ClinicalTrials.gov
History of the Bogalusa Heart Study, Tulane University Medical School
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60 Minutes (5/20/2012)
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Meet the Press (5/20/2012)
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Face the Nation (5/20/2012)
Face the Nation: 5/20/12
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
President Obama's Weekly Address (5/19/2012)
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Washington Week (5/18/2012)
Watch May 18, 2012 on PBS. See more from Washington Week.
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Country Profiles: Benin
Benin is located in Africa. Benin was once the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century; it became a territory of France in 1872. With an area of 112,622 sq km, it is slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
COUNTRY shares a border with Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo. It is mostly flat to undulating plains with some hills and low mountains.
People who live in Benin are called Beninese, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. It is estimated that by July 2012 there will be close to 9.6 million people in Benin. The ethnic groups that reside in Benin are mostly Fon, Adja, and Yoruba, with some Bariba, Peulh, Ottamari, Yoa-Lokpa, and Dendi. Though French is the official language, Fon, Yoruba, and tribal languages are also spoken there. Catholics make up approximately 27% of the population, while Muslim (24%), Vodoun (17%), and Protestant (10%) make up the rest of the population.
The country's official name is Republic of Benin. The capital is Porto-Novo, and the country is made up of 12 departments. Though Benin gained independence from France on August 1, 1960, a constitution was not adopted until December 2, 1960. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current president is Thomas Yayi, and the Prime Minister is Pascal Koupaki. Information about the leaders of COUNTRY's government can be found here. The currency is the Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (abbreviated XOF), which stands at 473.7 XOF per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Benin, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Benin, U.S. Department of State
2010 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Benin, U.S. Department of State.
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COUNTRY shares a border with Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo. It is mostly flat to undulating plains with some hills and low mountains.
People who live in Benin are called Beninese, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. It is estimated that by July 2012 there will be close to 9.6 million people in Benin. The ethnic groups that reside in Benin are mostly Fon, Adja, and Yoruba, with some Bariba, Peulh, Ottamari, Yoa-Lokpa, and Dendi. Though French is the official language, Fon, Yoruba, and tribal languages are also spoken there. Catholics make up approximately 27% of the population, while Muslim (24%), Vodoun (17%), and Protestant (10%) make up the rest of the population.
The country's official name is Republic of Benin. The capital is Porto-Novo, and the country is made up of 12 departments. Though Benin gained independence from France on August 1, 1960, a constitution was not adopted until December 2, 1960. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current president is Thomas Yayi, and the Prime Minister is Pascal Koupaki. Information about the leaders of COUNTRY's government can be found here. The currency is the Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (abbreviated XOF), which stands at 473.7 XOF per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Benin, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Benin, U.S. Department of State
2010 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Benin, U.S. Department of State.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
60 Minutes (5/13/2012)
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Free Healthy Women's Action Kit!
Hello gentle readers!
If you are a fan of Dear Abby, you may have already heard about the FREE Healthy Women's Action Kit from USA.gov. If now, allow me to enlighten you. The government is giving away Healthy Women's Action Kits...for free! The kit includes information on...
>>>Managing your cholesterol, blood pressure, and risk for diabetes
>>>How to stay safe using cosmetics and getting tattoos
>>>How to recognize and avoid online health scams
>>>How to confidently talk to your doctor about menopause and hormones
>>>How to find the stop-smoking method that works for you...
And much more!
To order your free kit, visit http://promotions.usa.gov/dearabby.html. Just click on the "Order the Free Healthy Women's Kit" button, and fill out your mailing information. You also have the option to request up to five kits. Enjoy!
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If you are a fan of Dear Abby, you may have already heard about the FREE Healthy Women's Action Kit from USA.gov. If now, allow me to enlighten you. The government is giving away Healthy Women's Action Kits...for free! The kit includes information on...
>>>Managing your cholesterol, blood pressure, and risk for diabetes
>>>How to stay safe using cosmetics and getting tattoos
>>>How to recognize and avoid online health scams
>>>How to confidently talk to your doctor about menopause and hormones
>>>How to find the stop-smoking method that works for you...
And much more!
To order your free kit, visit http://promotions.usa.gov/dearabby.html. Just click on the "Order the Free Healthy Women's Kit" button, and fill out your mailing information. You also have the option to request up to five kits. Enjoy!
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Meet the Press (5/13/2012)
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Face the Nation (5/13/2012)
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
President Obama's Weekly Address (5/12/2012)
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Washington Week (5/11/2012)
Watch May 11, 2012 on PBS. See more from Washington Week.
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Country Profiles: Belize
Belize is located in Central America. It was the site of several Mayan city states until their decline at the end of the first millennium A.D. With an area of 22,966 sq km, it is slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
Belize shares a border with Guatemala and Mexico. It is mostly flat, swampy coastal plains with low mountains in the south.
People who live in Belize are called Belizeans, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. It is estimated that by July 2012 there will be 327,719 people in Belize. The ethnic groups that reside in Belize are mostly mestizo and Creole, with some Maya. Though the official language is English, several languages are spoken there, such as Spanish, Creole, and Mayan dialects. Roman Catholics make up approximately 49.6% of the population, while Protestants make up an additional 25.5%.
The country's official name is Belize, but is was once known as British Honduras. The capital is Belmopan, and the country is made up of 6 districts. Belize gained independence from the UK on September 21, 1981. This is also when their constitution was written. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current Governor General is Sir Colville Young, and the current Prime Minister is Dean Oliver Barrow.. Information about the leaders of Belize's government can be found here. The currency is the Belizean dollar (abbreviated BZD), which stands at 2 BZD per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Belize Government Site
Belize, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Belize, U.S. Department of State
2010 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Belize, U.S. Department of State.
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Belize shares a border with Guatemala and Mexico. It is mostly flat, swampy coastal plains with low mountains in the south.
People who live in Belize are called Belizeans, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. It is estimated that by July 2012 there will be 327,719 people in Belize. The ethnic groups that reside in Belize are mostly mestizo and Creole, with some Maya. Though the official language is English, several languages are spoken there, such as Spanish, Creole, and Mayan dialects. Roman Catholics make up approximately 49.6% of the population, while Protestants make up an additional 25.5%.
The country's official name is Belize, but is was once known as British Honduras. The capital is Belmopan, and the country is made up of 6 districts. Belize gained independence from the UK on September 21, 1981. This is also when their constitution was written. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current Governor General is Sir Colville Young, and the current Prime Minister is Dean Oliver Barrow.. Information about the leaders of Belize's government can be found here. The currency is the Belizean dollar (abbreviated BZD), which stands at 2 BZD per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Belize Government Site
Belize, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Belize, U.S. Department of State
2010 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Belize, U.S. Department of State.
You can also check out the Country Studies tab on our Fed Docs libguide here.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
60 Minutes (5/6/2012)
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Meet the Press (5/6/2012)
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Face the Nation (5/6/2012)
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
President Obama's Weekly Address (5/5/2012)
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Washington Week (5/4/2012)
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Country Profiles: Belgium
Belgium is located in Europe. Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830. The country was occupied by Germany during both World War I and World War II. With an area of 30,528 sq km, it is about the size of the U.S. state of Maryland.
Belgium shares a border with France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It is mostly flat coastal plains in the northwest, with central rolling hills and rugged mountains of the Ardennes Forest in the southeast.
People who live in Belgium are called Belgians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. For July 2012, it is estimated that there will be 10.4 million people in Belgium. The ethnic groups that reside in Belgium are mostly Fleming and Walloon. Three offical languages are spoken there: Dutch, French, and German. Roman Catholics make up approximately 75% of the population, while Protestants make up an additional 25%.
The country's official name is the Kingdom of Belgium. The capital is Brussels, and the country is made up of 3 regions. The constitution for Belgium was drafted in November 1830 and approved in February 1831. The constitution can be found on Constitution Finder. The current monarch is Kind Albert II. Information about the leaders of Belgium's government can be found here. The currency is the euro (abbreviated EUR), which stands at 0.7107 EUR per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Belgium Government Site
Belgium, CIA World Factbook
Background Note: Belgium, U.S. Department of State
2010 Country Report on Human Rights Practices, U.S. Department of State.
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Belgium shares a border with France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It is mostly flat coastal plains in the northwest, with central rolling hills and rugged mountains of the Ardennes Forest in the southeast.
People who live in Belgium are called Belgians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. For July 2012, it is estimated that there will be 10.4 million people in Belgium. The ethnic groups that reside in Belgium are mostly Fleming and Walloon. Three offical languages are spoken there: Dutch, French, and German. Roman Catholics make up approximately 75% of the population, while Protestants make up an additional 25%.
The country's official name is the Kingdom of Belgium. The capital is Brussels, and the country is made up of 3 regions. The constitution for Belgium was drafted in November 1830 and approved in February 1831. The constitution can be found on Constitution Finder. The current monarch is Kind Albert II. Information about the leaders of Belgium's government can be found here. The currency is the euro (abbreviated EUR), which stands at 0.7107 EUR per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Belgium Government Site
Belgium, CIA World Factbook
Background Note: Belgium, U.S. Department of State
2010 Country Report on Human Rights Practices, U.S. Department of State.
You can also check out the Country Studies tab on our Fed Docs libguide here for more resources on all of the countries.
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
May 6, 1937: Hindenburg disaster
Today is the 75th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster. The German zeppelin Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed while attempting to dock in Lakehurst, NJ. Thirty-six people are killed. Here are more resources on the Hindenburg...
Herb Morrison - Hindenburg Disaster, 1937, National Archives
Hindenburg, FBI Vault
The Zeppelin, U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission
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Herb Morrison - Hindenburg Disaster, 1937, National Archives
Hindenburg, FBI Vault
The Zeppelin, U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
May 5, 1987: Televised Congressional Hearings of the Iran-Contra Affair
Today is the 25th anniversary of the start of the televised Congressional Hearings concerning the Iran-Contra Affair. For more information on the Iran-Contra Affair, check out these resources...
Understanding the Iran-Contra Affair, Brown University
Iran-Contra Final Report, U.S. Senate
Final Report of the Independent Counsel for Iran/Contra Matters, U.S. Court of Appeals
Iran Contra Affair (1983-1988), The Cold War Museum
The Iran-Contra Affair, PBS
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Understanding the Iran-Contra Affair, Brown University
Iran-Contra Final Report, U.S. Senate
Final Report of the Independent Counsel for Iran/Contra Matters, U.S. Court of Appeals
Iran Contra Affair (1983-1988), The Cold War Museum
The Iran-Contra Affair, PBS
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Friday, May 4, 2012
60 Minutes (4/29/2012)
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meet the Press (4/29/2012)
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Face the Nation (4/29/2012)
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
President Obama's Weekly Address (4/28/2012)
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