Halloween has come and gone. The days are growing steadily shorter and for many areas the peak of autumn color has passed. However, despite a few weeks worth of calm in the tropical Atlantic, hurricane season isn’t necessarily over! November hurricanes are rare but potentially dangerous nonetheless.
That bad weather decreases voter turnout and low turnout favors Republicans have become widely accepted facts in political discourse. This concept fits into various models of voter participation which define the “cost of participation” as the crucial factor. The argument goes that more rain or snow increases deterrent factors such as difficulty traveling to polling stations, discomfort waiting outside in long lines, etc. Democratic voters tend to be less committed participants in the process. For them an increased cost is more likely to tip the scales in favor of staying home.
Local authorities have confirmed that a tornado near the city of Rome, Italy killed two people on Sunday evening.
It’s that time of year again when those gorgeous autumn yellows and reds are starting to blanket the ground. A northerly wind sends a shiver down the spine and reminds us that winter is right around the corner. Everybody’s favorite tropical vacation spots are booked solid for months. But you just finished work on that big Peterson account and you just want to get away for a few days! Why not try Venus?
