Hawaii has just escaped hurricane Iselle! It’s not that Iselle isn’t going to hit anymore, because it will, but it’s not a hurricane anymore; Iselle downgraded to tropical storm sparing Hawaii its first encounter with a hurricane in 22 years. Right now the Big Island is experiencing strong winds and rain as tropical storm Iselle approaches. At 1 a.m. local time tropical storm Iselle was 80 miles … [Read more...]
Two Hurricanes and an Earthquake to Shake Hawaii
The paradise island hasn’t been hit by a hurricane since 1992, but it seems that for the first time since then, vacationers and residents will have to prepare themselves for an impact on Thursday. Hurricane Iselle will be the first hurricane to reach the island in over 22 years, but right after Iselle will have passed, another storm, Hurricane Julio will also pass the north of Hawaii at the end of … [Read more...]
Hawaii Prepares for Tropical Storms
Hawaii knows the drill when it comes to preparing for tropical storms but it seems that lately, that’s the only thing they’re doing, preparing without actually getting hit by any of them, fortunately. The people of Hawaii are stocking up on water, food, toilet paper and other essential items and wait to be hit by the tropical storms that are common during this time of year. There isn’t any way … [Read more...]
Utah Locals Want to Eliminate Daylight Savings Time
On Thursday, the first ever Utah public forum on the matter of daylight savings time was held in Salt Lake City. The decision taken by businessmen, people who love spending time outdoors, and local parents was to ask local authorities to eliminate daylight savings time. Thus, the state of Utah would be joining the ranks of two other U.S. states that don’t set their clocks back and forward – … [Read more...]