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Just a friendly reminder that November 4, 2007 is when we set our clocks back an hour.
1 posted on 10/21/2007 8:47:22 AM PDT by A_Tradition_Continues
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To: A_Tradition_Continues

Awesome < /sarcasm >, I’m flying that day. Just what I need, another potential Y2K.

And all of my devices (computer, vcr, etc.) that understood DLS time now will get it wrong.

Thanks, Congress.

How about allowing Congress to set forth an emergency provision to lengthen or shorten a day when the clock is ticking down to midnight on some piece of legislation?

The power of arbitrary tinkering.


2 posted on 10/21/2007 9:03:32 AM PDT by weegee (NO THIRD TERM. America does not need another unconstitutional Clinton co-presidency.)
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I am sickened and disgusted by this constant switching of the clocks back and forth. What is so good about coming home from work in the dark six months out of the year?

Just decide where the clocks should always be set at and leave them alone.

I am also not happy with the calendar system. Too confusing. 31 days in July, 30 days in September, 28 days in February - but wait, every fourth year, add a day to February.

What the hell is that crap?

Here's my solution to the problem...

Have 13 months a year exactly four weeks long. That is, have 28 days per month with each month starting on a Sunday.

That neatly accounts for 364 days per year.

At the end of each year, use the extra day as a holiday. It can be called "New Year's Day" and nobody has to work. Imagine that! One day out of the year for a national party.

Every four years, New Year's Day can be two days long and we'll get all the drunker.

There you go. Calendar simplified. Just-like-that.

3 posted on 10/21/2007 9:23:44 AM PDT by SamAdams76 (I am 36 days away from outliving Freddie Mercury)
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It’s nearly 9 o’clock. The sun should be showing up in an hour or so.


5 posted on 10/21/2007 9:36:17 AM PDT by RightWhale (50 years later we're still sitting on the ground)
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The early start was a welcome one, as it added more golf time. I’m sure golf courses really made more money too, especially farther up north, like here in WA state.


7 posted on 10/21/2007 9:38:58 AM PDT by Professional
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I am disgusted, was so ready to “fall back” today as we ALWAYS have.

OH! Did I mention I DETEST “daylight savings time” AND this extension of it in PARTICULAR...?!!!!


8 posted on 10/21/2007 9:39:15 AM PDT by La Enchiladita
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Sigh.

Another repetition of this useless task designed, implemented and continued solely to remind us of our powerlessness in the face of the mindless power of government.

10 posted on 10/21/2007 12:45:28 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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Won’t the extra hour of day light add to Global Warming? Has this concern been mentioned to Nobel Winner Algore? Could be another winner for him next year!!


14 posted on 10/21/2007 3:21:29 PM PDT by Lawgvr1955 (You can never have too much cowbell !!)
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