March 30, 2023
As COVID-19 restrictions have drastically relaxed since being officially declared a global pandemic three years ago, more and more Americans may decide to travel abroad.
However, if you plan to travel overseas, besides receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, your destination could require traditional immunization before your arrival. You’ll need to obtain and fill out the International Certificate of Vaccination from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, also known as the “Yellow Card,” is designed to support infectious disease control world-wide. And with global travel expanding as some nations have eased restrictions, the health and safety of Americans is now important than ever.
Prior to booking your trip, you must visit a healthcare provider and receive required vaccinations that will vary depending on your destination. The attending doctor must list vaccinations given on the form per the instructions, then sign and date in order for the Certificate of Vaccination to be valid. Every traveler must keep the “Yellow Card” on their person while traveling as it serves as a medical passport and proof of vaccination.
Medical providers, state health agencies, travel agents, as well as churches and community services, may want to obtain these handy and universally accepted immunization forms that are needed to go outside the country.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
March 23, 2023
Calling all astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts! The Astronomical Almanac for the Year 2023 is now available from the U.S Government Bookstore.
The Astronomical Almanac contains a wide variety of both technical and general astronomical information. It is published jointly by the U.S. Nautical Almanac Office at the U.S. Naval Observatory and Her Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office in the UK, and contains data supplied by many scientists from around the world.
A brief overview of the data available within this yearly updated astronomical resource includes:
- Phenomena – information on the seasons, phases of the Moon, configurations of the planets, eclipses, etc.
- Time-Scales and Coordinate Systems – calendar information, relationships between time scales, universal, and, sidereal times, Earth rotation angle,
- Sun – Moon – Planets – detailed positional information,
- Stars and Stellar Systems – mean places for bright stars, double stars, UBVRI standards,
- Tables and Data – Julian dates, selected astronomical constants, relations between time scales.
The Astronomical Almanac is a great resource for commercial as well as the military to strengthen safer travel and further assist in navigation by both air and sea.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
March 16, 2023
If you are a new immigrant seeking to become an American citizen, an important responsibility in becoming an American citizen is to prepare for the naturalization test. The U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) takes great care to provide study resources designed to be as easy and accessible as possible during the transition to U.S. citizenship.
The USCIS recently released its new reading Vocabulary Flash Cards to assist immigrants with studying for the English reading portion of the naturalization test. With a primary focus on U.S. civics and history topics, these new flashcards can be used as an instructional tool for citizenship preparation, in a classroom setting for teaching, or as a resource for self-study. To help with learning, there is space on the back of each flashcard where immigrant students can practice writing the words in English or their language.
Another great resource is Preparing for The Naturalization Test: A Pocket Study Guide. To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must pass the naturalization test. This guide will help you prepare for the naturalization test. It provides civics test questions, answers, and the reading and writing vocabulary to help you study.
These essential resources from the USCIS will help immigrants learn about U.S. history and government.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
March 8, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month, a great time to learn about the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. To help Americans make healthier food choices, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is now available for sale from the U.S. Government Bookstore.
Dietary Guidelines, authored by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition experts and Health and Human Services (HHS), are designed to help individuals and families stay on track to consume a healthy diet. The information in the Dietary Guidelines is used to develop, implement, and evaluate food, nutrition, and health policies for Americans.
It provides science-based advice to promote health and reduce the risk of major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. It summarizes and synthesizes knowledge regarding individual nutrients and food components into recommendations for a pattern of eating that consumers can quickly adapt.
It’s important to remember that a healthy dietary program does not have to be based on a rigid prescription. These Guidelines feature a customizable framework, core elements from which individuals can tailor an affordable series of healthy choices to meet personal, cultural, and lifestyle preferences.
How long have you been contemplating changing to a healthier diet? Purchase Dietary Guidelines now for new ideas.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
February 6, 2023
Preparing taxes can be a daunting task if it is your first time. To help you through the process, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its official Tax Guide 2022, which is now available for pre-order through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) Bookstore.
Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals, IRS Publication 17, begins with the rules for filing a tax return. It explains who must file a return, which tax form to use when the return is due, how to e-file your return, and other general information. It will help you identify which filing status you qualify for, whether you claim any dependents, and whether the income you are receiving is taxable.
The publication goes on to explain the standard deduction, the kinds of expenses you can deduct, and the various kinds of credits you may use to reduce your tax. Additionally, it provides information on what important tax changes took effect in 2022.
Whether a first-time preparer, or highly experienced, each year, the IRS makes some degree of revisions to the income tax code. So, even if you’ve routinely and successfully completed your yearly income tax forms it’s a good idea to use this resource to be sure no surprises pop up.
There’s nothing better for peace of mind than being informed about how to prepare for your federal tax responsibilities.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
January 5, 2023
If you’re a teacher or perhaps instruct in foreign lands, you may be familiar with the challenges of English instruction. The English Teaching Forum from the U.S. State Department is a valuable and timely resource explicitly made for English professionals teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or as a Second Language (ESL or ESOL). Written by teachers, this quarterly journal provides classroom ideas, activities, and suggestions for professional development.
The English Teaching Forum helps teachers to stay abreast of new and creative methods practiced across the English language instructional community. Find innovative, practical teaching ideas in this peer-reviewed journal, which features articles written by teachers from around the world.
You don’t have to be teaching overseas to enjoy and learn fresh ideas! The English Teaching Forum is just as inspiring for U.S.-based teachers, especially for those engaged in English instruction, such as domestic teachers serving in schools with immigrant children.
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December 23, 2022
Want to take a trip to outer space? The National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) much anticipated 2023 NASA Science Calendar is now available from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Online Bookstore. The photography in this year’s calendar is even more fascinating and visually arresting than ever! Experience the beauty of a world beyond Earth’s atmosphere through the photography and words of NASA space experts in the 2023 NASA Science Calendar.
Here are a few photo excerpts from the 2023 NASA Science Calendar:
January: Mysterious “Superbubble” Hollows Out Nebula in Hubble Image (below). N44 is a complex nebula filled with glowing hydrogen gas, dark lanes of dust, massive stars, and many populations of stars of different ages. One of its most distinctive features, however, is the dark, starry gap called a “superbubble,” visible in this Hubble Space Telescope image in the central region.
February: NASA Rocket Endures Flight from Norway (not pictured–see calendar). On May 10, 2022, a NASA suborbital rocket called Endurance lifted off from the Svalbard Rocket Range in Norway—the northernmost launch range in the world. The rocket carried scientific instruments 475 miles (~764 kilometers) above the ground and through Earth’s magnetic north pole on a brief mission to study Earth’s global electric potential.
March: Young Volcano at Mount Bagana, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea (right). Since it was first observed by scientists in the 1840s, Mount Bagana has been erupting nearly nonstop. Of the three large volcanoes on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea, Mount Bagana is the only one currently active.
The NASA Science Calendar remains one of our best sellers. Grab your copy while supplies last!
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
October 20, 2022
Are you a new immigrant in the United States? As a nation of immigrants, the Federal Government can assist your transition to become a full-fledged citizen by producing easy-to-follow lessons to help immigrants settle in the United States. Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants provides a general summary of rights, responsibilities, and procedures essential to becoming permanent residents.
If you are a recent immigrant or know someone who is in the process of becoming a citizen, this comprehensive guide offers critically important information about ensuring legal status and finding support agencies and organizations that can assist with the processing of documents or essential services on the path to citizenship.
Produced by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the Guide covers the following important matters new arrivals will need to know when preparing to become a citizen:
- Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Permanent Resident, and,
- How to Maintain Your Permanent Resident Status
There are also examples of how to learn English and what to expect regarding health care and other Federal benefits.
While the primary audience for this resource is new immigrants, it is also helpful for individuals already preparing for the U.S. Naturalization Test and attorneys assisting immigrants during the U.S. Naturalization process, and public libraries, especially in regions and cities where new immigrants reside.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
September 30, 2022
“The term ‘humanities’ includes, but is not limited to, the study and interpretation of the following: language, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature; history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archaeology; comparative religion; ethics; the history, criticism, and theory of the arts; those aspects of the social sciences which have humanistic content and employ humanistic methods; and the study and application of the humanities to the human environment with particular attention to reflecting our diverse heritage, traditions, and history and to the relevance of the humanities to the current conditions of national life.”–National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act, 1965, as amended: https://www.neh.gov/about.
Humanities, published by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), is a quarterly magazine focusing on American culture and the arts by authors who have dedicated their lives to bringing us closer to our creativity and self-expression. It includes vivid and interesting descriptions of NEH- sponsored research in the humanities, NEH programs and projects, and issues related to the humanities in the United States. It also provides recent NEH grants, deadlines, and helpful information for applicants seeking funds. With interesting stories of literature, history, archaeology, comparative religion, philosophy, and language crafted by well-known authors across the spectrum of the Humanities, the magazine allows readers to become more aware of the world around them and recognize the positive impact of American culture and the arts.
This publication is an excellent resource for anyone involved in the arts and humanities.
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September 21, 2022
September 23 is Native American Day. In recognition of the important contributions Native Americans have made to our country, the US Government Bookstore is featuring the Smithsonian Institution multi-volume hardcover reference Handbook of North American Indians series.
The Handbook of North American Indians print series is a fascinating fourteen-volume collection. It is the ultimate resource for Native American history across various regions of North America. The set summarizes what’s known about the prehistory, history, and cultures of North America’s aboriginal peoples north of central Mexico’s urban civilizations.
Volumes in this set feature specific tribes located in geographic areas across the U.S., including The Plains, Great Basin, Arctic, Northwest Coast, Southwest, California, North, and South East. It also describes Indians in Contemporary Society, Indian-white relations, languages, and more.
Learn about the important contributions of Native Americans in this popular hardcover reference series about North American Indians from the Smithsonian Institution.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
August 22, 2022
August is National Wellness Month, a great time to focus on eating a healthy diet and maintaining physical wellness. Incorporating healthy habits into your lifestyle makes for a better quality of life. To help Americans make healthier food choices, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is now available from the U.S. Government Bookstore.
Dietary Guidelines, authored by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition experts and Health and Human Services (HHS), are designed to help individuals and families stay on track to consume a healthy diet. The information in the Dietary Guidelines is used to develop, implement, and evaluate food, nutrition, and health policies for Americans.
It provides science-based advice to promote health and reduce the risk for major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. It summarizes and synthesizes knowledge regarding individual nutrients and food components into recommendations for a pattern of eating that consumers can quickly adapt.
It’s important to remember that a healthy dietary program does not have to be based on a rigid prescription. These Guidelines feature a customizable framework, core elements from which individuals can tailor an affordable series of healthy choices to meet personal, cultural, and lifestyle preferences.
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Posted by Trudy Hawkins
July 29, 2022
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Act Amendments, thus establishing Medicare and Medicaid, the health insurance programs for Americans. For over 57 years, these two medical support programs have been the foundation that ensures affordable healthcare for all Americans over sixty-five years of age and low-income families.
It’s essential to be informed and prepared to obtain and complete the necessary documents to qualify for the critical benefits of the Medicare and Medicaid health insurance programs. To help Americans with this crucial task, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) online bookstore offers the Health Insurance Claim Forms (CMS-1500), the official standard Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health insurance claim form.
“The CMS-1500 form is the standard claim form developed by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) and used by all non-institutional medical providers or suppliers to bill Medicare carriers and durable medical equipment regional carriers (DMERCs) when a provider qualifies for a waiver from the Administrative Simplification Compliance Act (ASCA) requirement for electronic submission of claims. It is also used for billing of some Medicaid State Agencies.” For more information, visit the CMS website at http://www.cms.gov.
A few moments of your time administering important Federal benefits will give you peace of mind that your medical and financial needs are in order.
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As COVID-19 restrictions have drastically relaxed since being officially declared a global pandemic three years ago, more and more Americans may decide to travel abroad.
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