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Happy Halloween

Merdes Law Office wishes you a safe and happy Halloween. October 31st brings the annual celebration of Halloween. #safety #trickortreat #happyhalloween #merdeslaw

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CELEBRATE HALLOWEEKEND SAFELY

Halloween is a holiday celebrated annually on October 31st. This year it occurs on a Monday. Commonly, Americans will celebrate Halloween with parties and get togethers if Halloween falls on a weekend or the weekend prior to Halloween if it falls on a Monday. Colloquially, this has come to be known has Halloweekend...READ MORE

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Keep Kids Safe This Halloween

Let’s keep kids safe this Halloween with some simple tips and tricks. International pandemic or not, it is always of the utmost importance to stay safe whilst celebrating this year. READ MORE...

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Slow Down Alaska

Slow Down Alaska. Winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In these frigid months, it is important to prepare yourself – and your vehicle – for any situation you may encounter. Whether it is ensuring that your vehicle has the proper tires for rough conditions or just slowing down in general, the following ice and snow driving safety tips may just come in handy. READ MORE...

#DriverSafety, #merdeslaw, #safedriving, #slowdownalaska, #winterdriving

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What Are Resident Relative Claims

What are Resident Relative Claims? The claims asserted by a Spouse or other relatives who share a residence with an insured person. A Resident Relative receives special status in an insurance policies’ language. In some cases, a Resident Relative is automatically insured. READ MORE...

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WHAT IS U/UIM INSURANCE

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage protects you if you are in an accident with someone who does not have enough insurance to cover damages. Further, the coverage you purchase allows peace of mind if you are in any accidents...READ MORE

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Alaska Liability Insurance Requirements

Alaska Liability Insurance Requirements: Liability insurance is required in the State of Alaska for all drivers. READ MORE #autoinsurance #liability #awareness #merdeslaw

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DAY OF THE DEFENDER (UKRAINE)

Defenders Day (Ukraine) is a public holiday in Ukraine. It is celebrated annually on October 14th. On October 14th of 2014 then Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko issued a decree, making the day a new holiday: “Defender of Ukraine Day”. This was because of the Russian military’s intervention into Ukraine (2014-present) and decommunization in Ukraine. The Ukraine parliament approved the decree on March 5, 2015...READ MORE

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Emergency Nurses Day

Emergency Nurses Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of October every year. This year it lands on October 12th. While the nursing profession requires large amounts of compassion and expertise, nurses who dedicate their resources to hospital emergency rooms must contend with unique difficulties...READ MORE

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Columbus Day

For a long time, the second Monday in October has been known as Columbus Day. However, since the 1970s many alternatives have been proposed for this day. Many see celebrating Columbus’ conquests in the Americas as a true offense against the native populations. Truly, though Italian Christopher Columbus’ exploration was exciting for Europe, it is important to note that the world was not “new” for everyone. READ MORE...

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You Matter to Me Day

Annually on October 7, You Matter to Me Day is observed. It’s important to tell loved ones how you feel. A loved one may pass away and you might not get a chance to tell them that they mattered to you. READ MORE...

#YouMatterToMeDay #appreciation #family #friends #merdeslaw

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World Teacher's Day

October 5th marks World Teacher’s Day. The day was created in 1994 and is intended to shine a light on improving working conditions for all educators. Furthermore, the day honors the 1966 signing of a “recommendation concerning the ‘Status of Teachers’.” READ MORE

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October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was established in 1985 as an annual campaign to raise awareness regarding the impact of breast cancer as well as fund research into its causes, treatment, and cure. READ MORE...

#awareness #breastcancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #TogetherWeCan #TogetherWeRise #merdeslaw

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THE U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONS THE USS NAUTILUS

On September 30, 1954, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Nautilus – the world’s first nuclear submarine. Before the Nautilus, submarines were diesel-electric. However, with the advent of the Nautilus, and atomic submarines, submarines could remain submerged for nearly unlimited periods of time. Unlike their predecessors, submarines fueled by atomic engines needed no air and only the smallest amount of nuclear fuel...READ MORE

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: READY YOUR VEHICLES FOR WINTER DRIVING

As the seasons change from fall to winter, it’s time to prepare your vehicle for winter. Vehicle maintenance for every season is important. However, it’s especially important in winter. READ MORE

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INSURANCE REVIEW – WINTER WEATHER DRIVING

Winter weather driving is dangerous. Prepare for winter driving. Review your auto insurance needs. It is essential to have enough insurance in a car accident...READ MORE

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 10730: DESEGREGATION OF CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (1957)

September 23, 2022 marks the 65th anniversary of Executive Order 10730: Desegregation of Central High School (1957). President Eisenhower signed the order in reaction to the “Little Rock Crisis.” READM MORE. #AmericanHistory #ExecutiveOrder #LittleRockNine #merdeslaw