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Google Debuts Government Search

Google Government SearchGoogle has launched a special U.S. Government Search Site. The site allows web surfers to search only within government websites. For example if you type in health, it quickly returns government health resources like Healthfinder, National Institutes of Health and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The website also includes local DC weather and news headlines from the White House and government news sources. The website can be personalized to change the news sources. A login is required to make changes. A faq provides more information about how to use the search. Via LibrarianInBlack.

Posted on July 6, 2006
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New Food Pyramids at MyPyramid.gov

The government has launched the MyPyramid.gov website to help explain the new food pyramids to U.S. citizens. Apparently, one food pyramid was not enough. The site says, "MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box." MyPyramid.gov offers color-coded food recommendations for grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat, beans and oils. Information about recommended levels of physical activity is also provided. A seperate website, MyPyramid Tracker, allows you to login and assess your food intake and physical activity levels.

Posted on April 20, 2005
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