Ever year, Epilepsy Awareness Month occurs in November. This month brings awareness and involvement to the neurological condition known as epilepsy. About 3.4 million people in the United States have epilepsy. There are many causes of epilepsy, but most are unknown. Bringing awareness and encouraging people to learn about epilepsy can bring a community together. The more knowledge an … [Read more...]
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween Merdes Law Office would like to extend to you a Safe and Happy Halloween. Be sure to check your local weather reports and dress for the weather. Use caution while Trick-or-Treating: paying attention to street signs and watching traffic before crossing intersections. As a driver: watch for pedestrians, use extra caution and watch your speed. Pedestrians: be on alert and … [Read more...]
History of Halloween/Samhain
October 31, 2021 marks the annual celebration of Halloween. Although the traditions and meaning behind the celebration has changed over time, the origins began with The Celts. The Celts called their festival/celebration Samhain. Samhain pronounced (sow-in) was the end of year celebration for the Celts. It marked the end of the summer and harvest season and a “New Year” which began in … [Read more...]
Fall Into Winter – Alaska Road Safety
Driving For Weather Conditions Changing weather conditions in Alaska make driving more dangerous than in most states, especially at this time of year. Alaskan roads may be dry, debris-covered, wet, snowy, icy or any combination of these on any given day. In addition, certain conditions make roads even more dangerous. For example, the angle of the sun and lack of light in the winter … [Read more...]
International Artist’s Day
International Artist's Day is celebrated annually on October 25. In 2004, Chris MacClure founded this holiday. MacClure is a Canadian artist who specializes in Romantic Realism art. Art is a creative human expression and can capture the beauty of life and history. Today celebrates all mediums of art, for example, painting, sculpture, and photography. By celebrating, we show our respect … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The Cuban Missile Crisis
This Week in American History: From October 16, 1962 – October 28, 1962, America waited for a peaceful resolution of what came to be known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. For those thirteen days, not only America, but the world, worried humanity was on the brink of nuclear war. The Cold War America had been engaged in a “Cold War” with Communist Soviet Union (USSR) since the end of … [Read more...]
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