Gov Gab: Your U.S. Government BlogGov Gab features five federal government employees blogging about the great government information they use in their daily lives.National Library Card Sign-up Month- September 3, 2008 "Having fun isn't hard when you have a library card..." Scanning my home bookshelves recently, I realized that I've spent an awful lot of money on books. Granted, my shoe collection is a much more frivolous expense, but I probably don't need to OWN some of the chicklit (cringe!) that is overcrowding my shelves. Since I still need to drive my car, and prices for everything else aren't going down, I need to economize. Off to the library I go. Sad but true, the only library card..http://blog.usa.gov:80/roller/govgab/entry/national_library_card_sign_up Im Going Gluten Free- September 2, 2008 Last week I visited a dietitian for nutrition counseling to help me with some health problems. I was shocked when she told me that she thinks that Im experiencing an allergic reaction to gluten and set me on a path to a gluten-free diet. I was encouraged when she told me that Ill experience a dramatic increase in energy after the first week, and that well really know if its working after just 3 months. I figure I have a lot to gain and very little to lose so Im going to give it a try.Im lucky...http://blog.usa.gov:80/roller/govgab/entry/i_m_going_gluten_free Hurricanes & National Emergency Preparedness- September 1, 2008 I really hope you are having a happy Labor Day Weekend!Unfortunately, many of you are riding out Hurricane Gustav or preparing for Tropical Storm Hanna. You can track the storms and check out government emergency information at USA.gov and Ready.gov. If there is any information you need that you don't see, please let me know in the comments and I'll try to find it for you. Those of you not in the storms' paths should think about how you might prepare for emergencies in your hometown. President..http://blog.usa.gov:80/roller/govgab/entry/national_preparedness_month |