This is a reminder to turn your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 14. The transition officially happens at 2:00am local standard time, which becomes 3:00am local daylight time.

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This NASA website provides vitals signs for the planet, as well as evidence, causes, effects, and solutions to climate change.

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The White House Blog: Help for Haiti

The President has been receiving updates on the urgent situation in Haiti late into last night and throughout the day, and top members of his team have been convening to formulate the government response.

You can also help immediately by donating to the Red Cross to assist the relief effort. Contribute online to the Red Cross, or donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999." Find more ways to help through the Center for International Disaster Information.

Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at 888-407-4747.

Source: The White House Blog

See Census' facts on Irish-Americans and the significance of St. Patrick's Day on March 17.

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Enter USA.gov's video contest for a chance to win $2,500. Submit an informative, creative, and entertaining video of 30-90 seconds, showing how you use the information you find on USA.gov to improve your life. Entries will be accepted until 1:00pm (EST) on April 2, 2010.

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As part of an Open Government Initiative, federal agencies are providing online dialogs where you can share your ideas and vote on the ideas of others. Find dialogs from agencies that interest you, and share your thoughts about how to make government more transparent and collaborative.

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George Washington's birthday is a federal holiday--also known as Presidents' Day--celebrated on the third Monday in February. Learn more about America's presidents on WhiteHouse.gov.

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Visit OrganDonor.gov to learn about donating organs, tissue, marrow, blood, and other life-saving matter. If you would like to become a donor, fill out an organ and tissue donation card, register with your State Donor Registry, and convey your wishes to your family.

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Find resources on competing for grants and contracts related to relief and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.

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As a reminder to women that heart disease is not only a male disease, be sure to wear red on February 5, National Wear Red Day. Heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the United States.

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Remember to tune in to the President's State of the Union address on Wednesday, January 27 at 9:00pm (EST)!

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring a video contest to raise awareness of the connection between the environment and the "stuff" that we all use, consume, recycle, and throw away. Visit our link to EPA to learn about rules and prizes. The last day to submit video entries is February 16, 2010.

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Visit the U.S. Department of State if you seek information about American family members in Haiti.

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Early in the year, most state governors unveil their priorities in state of the state addresses. Check to see when your governor plans to give this speech.

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Find 2010 salary tables and related information for federal employees, recently released by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

For more information, click here

• General Schedule and Locality Pay Tables
• Law Enforcement Special Base Rates and Locality Pay Tables
• 2010 Locality Payments and Total Pay Increases for General Schedule Employees
• Executive Schedule
• Locality Pay Area Definitions (2010)
• Senior Executive Service
• Employees in Senior-Level and Scientific or Professional Positions
• Administrative Law Judges
• Members of Boards of Contract Appeals
• Memorandum on January 2010 Pay Adjustments
• Extension of Locality Payments to Non-General Schedule Employees
• Special Rate Tables
• 2010 Pay Adjustments for Major Federal Pay Systems
• Duty Station Locator

Visit the U.S. Transportation Security Administration to learn about heightened security measures in response to the December 25 incident in which a Northwest Airlines passenger set off a device while the plane was in flight. Passengers are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious behavior to law enforcement officials.

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Use OpenCongress.org to follow legislation. This website brings together official government data with news coverage, blog posts, public comments, and more. Open Congress is a joint project of the Participatory Politics Foundation and the Sunlight Foundation.

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USA.gov is hosting a new dialog, "Your Voice Matters," to spark a public discussion about ways to improve the U.S. government's official web portal. How do you prefer to access government information and services? Please share your ideas and vote on ideas posted by others. The dialog will be open until January 8, 2010.

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Every day is a deadly day on U.S. roads. Approximately 36 people are killed and 700 are injured in the U.S. each day as a result of alcohol-impaired drivers. If you or your driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, find an alternate way home--get a cab, take public transit, or call a sober friend or family member to pick you up.

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World AIDS Day--observed on December 1--provides an opportunity to educate people about HIV, reduce the stigma associated with it, and promote HIV testing. Visit AIDS.gov for more information.

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Look up travel information, get instructions on cooking a turkey, find a volunteer opportunity, and more!

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Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors all American veterans. In the nation's capital, Veterans Day is observed with a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Find observances in your area and learn about the history of Veterans Day.

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Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1! The majority of the United States observes daylight time, but there are some exceptions, including Hawaii and most of Arizona.

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