Google Patents

I have to admit, I don't know how long the beta Google Patents search has been available but I discovered it yesterday. It is too cool! Warning, each time you hit the main search page, you'll see images of different patents. Be sure you have a few minutes to spend on this site.

Latest & Greatest: New Documents

From our latest additions:

• National Park Service Science in the 21st Century
• Blood and Steel! The History, Customs, and Traditions of the [Third Armored Cavalry Regiment]
• Fire Management and Invasive Plants: A Handbook
• The Federal Aviation Administration: A Historical Perspective, 1903-2008
• Enduring Voices: Oral Histories of the U.S. Army Experience in Afghanistan, 2003-2005
• When it Mattered Most: Remembering our Fallen Medical Personnel in Iraq-Afghanistan
• Nursery Manual for Native Plants: A Guide for Tribal Nurseries, vol. 1 Nursery Management
  

Are You Ready for Digital TV?

If not, you'll be in for a surprise later tonight if not earlier! DTV.gov has all of the information you need from FAQs to a help line, 1-888-CALL-FCC. The FCC has also placed support centers around the country.

You Tube and the Government

Several government agencies and departments now have their own You Tube channels. For instance, the Library of Congress and the Government Printing Office. For more channels, see the U.S. Government channel.

What's New for the World Factbook

What's new for the World Factbook? Some of the new fields are school life expectancy, stock of domestic credit, freshwater withdrawal and more!

Data.gov

My family just finished aiding the tourist industry. You be sure to do your part!

Data.gov became live while we were away so my apologies if you've already encountered this site. Data.gov aims to make high value Executive Branch datasets available to the public.