http://www.USA.govThe most popular and topical questions and answers related to the U.S. government from the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov.en-usWed, 25 Jan 2006 18:05:05 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 23:38:06 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8174Topological maps are usually very general in nature, and often lack detail so as to emphasize their purpose (such as the layout of a shopping mall). Topographic maps are designed to give a visual description of a place in two or three dimensions, usually through contour lines and other symbols. Visit USA.gov for links to more about maps, including those that chart genes and biometrics.{e6392dd7-32e7-1177-8c5c-b61954e442ec}Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:38:06 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8194The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Centennial Challenges encourage independent teams, inventors, students, and private companies to come up with practical solutions for NASA programs. One challenge, for example, is to develop a multi-purpose cable that is 50 percent stronger than the best commercial tether available, without increasing its weight. To learn about all the challenges and what the winners receive, visit the link at USA.gov.{9978af5e-c2bf-fd42-5c58-6a8d81e851e7}Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:41:46 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7190Visit USA.gov for links to smoking cessation counselors, who are available to answer questions by phone and live chat. You can also learn more about the Great American Smokeout, which is Thursday, November 20.{3c342b45-aa23-f919-e315-e1c371c8431c}Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:33:33 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7271Certain factors increase your risk for diabetes, such as your race, having high blood pressure, being overweight, and being more than 45 years old. November is National Diabetes Month, designated to raise awareness about risk factors, prevention, and treatment of this serious disease. To learn more, visit USA.gov.{2b627da6-b41f-ac1f-4a18-3cdac9b8787f}Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:06:07 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7297November is National Adoption Month, to raise awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care. Visit USA.gov for adoption agencies near you, and frequently asked questions about adoption.{87e62d6-ea17-2545-ae45-adf1bac83c87}Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:58:07 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7932November 11, on which Veterans Day is always observed, marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Veterans Day is intended to thank American veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. For more information and a link to demographics on veterans, visit USA.gov.{fc18aae-2249-46a1-ea34-c942627e74e1}Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:53:38 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7830November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, to raise awareness of the most common form of dementia among older people. Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include asking the same question over and over again, and forgetting how to do activities that were previously done with ease and regularity. For more warning signs, and links to more information, visit USA.gov.{2e0a512d-5050-b6bc-d914-7cfdda736c22}Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:27:49 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8309The Electoral College was established as a compromise between election of the president by Congress and election of the president by popular vote. The people of the United States vote for the Electoral College members, who then vote for the president. To learn more about the process, visit USA.gov.{acf9159-44ca-7047-547e-1aed500fab8f}Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:36:50 GMT