Hurricane Bertha (2008) peak as a Category 3 major hurricane with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 952 mbar (hPa; 28.12 inHg). The cyclone's rapid intensification phase was equaled by a rapid weakening phase almost immediately after peak intensity, and Bertha fell to minimal hurricane intensity by 06:00 UTC on July 9 under the influence of strong wind shear. These unfavorable winds quickly slackened, allowing Bertha to regain Category 2 intensity by 18:00 UTC that day, before the hurricane began an eyewall replacement cycle. A weak steering regime directed the storm just east of Bermuda as it
Halo Dolly Halo Dolly Halo Dolly is a retired thoroughbred race horse sired by California sire, Popular, out of an un-raced mare named Spanish Halo. She was foaled in 2008 and was purchased by Jerry Hollendorfer after an impressive maiden win in her third race as a three year old. She was owned by a partnership including Hollendorfer, George Todaro, Dan Hoeflin and Michael O'Farrell. She went on to win $1,016,466 in a career that spanned 40 races with 18 wins. She was a grade 2 and grade 3 winner. She was voted 2012 Champion California-bred Older Female and retired in July