http://www.USA.govGovernment news and featured content from the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov.en-usTue, 31 Jan 2006 18:05:05 GMTFri, 16 May 2008 17:48:55 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/The U.S. Social Security Administration recently released its annual list for the most popular names given to babies born the previous year. Check out the top 1000 boys' and girls' names for 2007. Then, check the list for any year back to 1880, or search on your own name to see its changing popularity over the years.{3107afa-a7a-c407-c611-ca3a37c9d5d5}Fri, 16 May 2008 17:48:55 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://studentsabroad.state.gov/Check out USA.gov's link to a new website for students living and traveling abroad. This U.S. State Department website provides country-specific information, tips for safe travel, health information, and much more!{d5a7fcfa-f27d-31d5-5ec1-2ac446e98d52}Fri, 16 May 2008 13:59:03 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.fsi-language-courses.com/Did you know that you can access free foreign language courses online? The Foreign Service Institute offers a variety of learning materials for a range of languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Whether you’re moving or traveling to a foreign country--or simply enjoy the challenge of learning a new language--take advantage of this resource. {55d0a333-342c-587a-fd6b-21b09df9d8b7}Wed, 14 May 2008 17:41:04 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.fitness.gov/home_pres_chall.htmMay is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Visit USA.gov's link and you'll find help getting started on an exercise program and logging your activity.{99a06f6e-8467-35c0-1059-de91c9fce548}Wed, 14 May 2008 17:40:41 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011633.htmlMother's Day is Sunday, May 11. Visit USA.gov's link for interesting statistics about mothers in the United States. {81cc8b3-3a85-4cce-5ba3-f1573d386cbf}Sat, 10 May 2008 23:57:55 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.eac.gov/voter/docs/2008-state-primary-dates/Visit USA.gov's link to see the dates of all remaining presidential primaries. {c4a2459d-3f4a-7dd9-b48f-e3771c2b7e50}Sat, 10 May 2008 23:54:40 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7953Visit USA.gov for information about Cyclone Nargis, which struck Burma on May 2-3, 2008. You'll find a summary of the event and current conditions; resources for those who are trying to locate an American; a link on how you can help; and a travel warning.{5f35f0af-ab2a-e271-9825-5aec5a0d4874}Wed, 07 May 2008 18:24:29 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2008/pr08_011a.htmStarting on May 12, a one-ounce, First-Class U.S. stamp will cost $.42 and rates for other postal services will also increase. Visit USA.gov’s link to view rate changes.{fe698882-c6a6-204f-35b2-edf0ea863133}Wed, 07 May 2008 18:10:26 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bpa.htmlThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formed a task force to review current research and new information on Bisphenol A (BPA), a substance used in the production of many plastic food and drink packages. As the FDA continues its risk assessment process, it is not recommending that consumers discontinue using products with BPA; however, the FDA states that concerned consumers should be aware that there are alternatives to polycarbonate baby bottles, including glass baby bottles.{f05edde1-c5e2-549b-633-c00860c975a8}Fri, 02 May 2008 16:34:00 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011603.htmlMay is Older Americans Month, a tribute that was first designated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Visit USA.gov's link for some interesting facts and figures about the 65-and-older population in the United States.{8b7d7f21-d753-ff71-6c1e-78046e3e2ac6}Fri, 02 May 2008 16:33:52 GMThttp://www.usa.gov/Business/Business_Gateway.shtmlUSA.gov's Businesses and Nonprofits page has been updated with news and features for May 2008. Use the "Create a Business Recovery Manual" link to ensure that your business is prepared for natural and man-made disasters; check out "How Much Do Americans Earn?" to see some government statistics; and take advantage of "Templates for Your Business," provided by Counselors to America's Small Business. Look for these links on the right side of the page. {17e91147-d80f-e542-468a-164910212bbb}Fri, 02 May 2008 16:32:10 GMT