Monday, July 19th Global Hug Your Kid Day is observed. This holiday occurs annually, every third Monday in July. Founder, Michelle Nichols started Global Hug Your Kid Day in 2008. The celebration began a decade after her son died from brain cancer at the age of eight. The purpose of this day is to remind parents to hug their children. As well as, remind them how much you love them. … [Read more...]
This Week In Alaskan History: Vitus Bering
This Week in Alaskan History: On July 15, 1741 Dutch explorer Vitus Bering and Russian explorer Aleksei Chirikov were the first Europeans to view Alaska. The Bering Sea, Bering Straight, Bering Glacier, Bering Island, and Bering Land Bridge are all named after Bering. Vitus Bering Bering, a Russian explorer of Danish descent, was the captain-commander of two expeditions that … [Read more...]
This Week In History: Louis Pasteur
This Week In History: On July 6, 1885 Louis Pasteur successfully tested his rabies vaccine on Joseph Meister: a nine year old boy attacked by a rabid dog. Because of Louis Pasteur’s vaccine Joseph didn’t contract rabies which would have otherwise been fatal. Louis Pasteur And His Study Of Bacteria Louis Pasteur, a French chemist and biologist, began closely studying bacteria while … [Read more...]
Drive Safely Along Damaged Roadways
Many factors are at play when driving a vehicle. It's critical that drivers are aware of potential hazards in a road. Drivers should slow down and drive cautiously along a roadway with potholes or other damage. Give extra space between vehicles and approach obstacles very carefully. Use Extra Caution Near Potholes Avoid making abrupt changes in your speed or direction. A sharp … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
This Week In American History: On July 2, 1964 President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of races, color, religion, sex, or nation of origin. It is considered one of the most important pieces of legislation of the civil rights movement. Beginnings of The Civil Rights … [Read more...]
Please Take My Child To Work Day
Please Take My Child To Work Day is celebrated on the last Monday each June. Originally, Please Take My Child To Work Day began intending to give Stay At Home Moms a day off. The idea is for spouses, friends, and family members to relieve the primary care provider by sharing their regular work day with a child that normally stays home. The child is able to learn and explore a career … [Read more...]
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