Important safe driving tips for Alaska: There is no fool-proof way to completely avoid car accidents. Reckless drivers sharing the road make it challenging to avoid car crashes. While no one wants to admit to poor driving habits, at one point or another, each of us is guilty of multitasking while driving. To help improve driver safety, we’ve gathered a list of safe driving tips. We … [Read more...]
National Freedom Day
National Freedom Day Happy National Freedom Day! February 1st was chosen by President Harry Truman as a day to celebrate our nation’s freedom. On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the resolution to outlaw slavery, giving freedom to all. This resolution later became the 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution. History In 1776, Americans declared … [Read more...]
Alaska’s First State Legislature
This Week In Alaskan History: A mere three weeks after then President Dwight Eisenhower signed the proclamation which granted statehood to Alaska, the first Alaska State Legislature convened on January 26, 1959. Alaska’s First State Legislature Convened At the state’s first Legislature, Alaskan lawmakers took it upon themselves to not only organize a state government but pass the … [Read more...]
Car Crash Passengers
A Car Crash is traumatic. As a passenger in a wreck you likely witnessed the horrible event from start to finish. Further, it seems what happens next is an unending blur of flashing lights, emergency response, and answering questions. When the driver unconscious or seriously injured, it is even more difficult. After A Car Crash Afterward, you will think about the wreck. Questions … [Read more...]
National Compliment Day
Celebrating National Compliment Day on January 24 is a great opportunity to exercise kindness and compassion. Sharing a compliment with someone can improve both your moods and mental attitudes. Showing appreciation by giving compliments is also important for creating and nurturing strong relationships with others. The Benefits Of Compliments Compliments can be powerful. Sharing … [Read more...]
Robert W. Service
This Week In Alaskan History: Robert William Service was born on January 16, 1874 in Lancashire, England to a bank cashier and heiress. One of four children, Service’s parents sent him to live with his grandfather and three aunts in Scotland at the age of five. From these unlikely beginnings, Service eventually became the “Bard of the Yukon”. Service Sets Out For The Yukon Service … [Read more...]
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