Daylight Savings Time has been extended in US

Larry_OHF · 07-22-2005, 10:10 AM

But not to the extent that it was origionally introduced.

Simply put, It will begin on the second Sunday of March, which is three weeks earlier, and end on the first sunday of November, which is one week later. This gives another month to daylight in those months.

This has its good sides, but anyone that constantly flies international will have to realize that they will be getting used to a new time difference in those four weeks of change. International meetings with whoever will have to be considered. Also, not all of the US abides by the Daylight Savings Time, because they do not need it. It is not used in Arizona and Hawaii, that I know of. I am not aware of any other states. So some domestic problems are sure to surface until everybody can break into the new schedule.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/07/....ap/index.html

Cloudbringer · 07-22-2005, 10:46 AM

Oh it's always a math problem for me to call my dad in Arizona. Hmm.. now it's 8pm here so what time is it there...are they 3 hrs or 4 hrs off now... are we in Daylight Savings time or... [img]graemlins/uhoh2.gif[/img]

Larry_OHF · 07-22-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by Cloudbringer:
Oh it's always a math problem for me to call my dad in Arizona. Hmm.. now it's 8pm here so what time is it there...are they 3 hrs or 4 hrs off now... are we in Daylight Savings time or... [img]graemlins/uhoh2.gif[/img]

Yeah, I know EXACTLY what you mean, as my sister is marrying a polynesian and will be living in Hawaii. I have yet to figure out the "old" schedule, and now have to worry about the extension. One time, she called me at 4am because she forgot the hour difference! I was so mad.

[ 07-22-2005, 10:54 AM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

aleph_null1 · 07-22-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by Larry_OHF:
One time, she called me at 4am because she forgot the hour difference!

So an hour plus or minus would've been just fine? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Indiana has always been the third state that refused to observe Daylight Savings Time, but that'll change on 2nd April 2006 (or now, I suppose, whenever everyone else changes).

http://www.mccsc.edu/time.html

Attalus · 07-22-2005, 06:13 PM

Why don't they just make it last all year, if it's so good. [img]graemlins/1pissed.gif[/img]

aleph_null1 · 07-22-2005, 06:59 PM

Why doesn't the great Republic of Texas just make like Arizona & ignore it, Attalus?

It always bothered me that Indiana could be more independent than Texas ...

Sir Goulum · 07-22-2005, 07:02 PM

And now Canada's gonna go and change as well, most likely. What's the reasoning behind Daylight Savings anyways?

Firestormalpha · 07-22-2005, 07:04 PM

I have a better idea. Just scrap daylight savings altogether. What purpose does it serve? Agricultural? Farmers can just learn to set their alarms ealier instead of getting up the entire 1/3 of a nation 1 hour earlier, can't they? I mean, just cuz you change a clock doesn't change what time it actually is.

Mack_Attack · 07-23-2005, 07:14 AM

Its all about the oil. They have figured the savings. And now we get to change our times around.

Arvon · 07-23-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally posted by Mack_Attack:
Its all about the oil. They have figured the savings. And now we get to change our times around.

You're right it is about oil, but not as you think. Ben Franklin came up with the idea to save on whale oil used in lamps. By extending the human activities to use the longer daylight hours of summer one wouldn't need as much oil for lamps. So blame Ol' Ben.

07-22-2005, 10:10 AM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	But not to the extent that it was origionally introduced. Simply put, It will begin on the second Sunday of March, which is three weeks earlier, and end on the first sunday of November, which is one week later. This gives another month to daylight in those months. This has its good sides, but anyone that constantly flies international will have to realize that they will be getting used to a new time difference in those four weeks of change. International meetings with whoever will have to be considered. Also, not all of the US abides by the Daylight Savings Time, because they do not need it. It is not used in Arizona and Hawaii, that I know of. I am not aware of any other states. So some domestic problems are sure to surface until everybody can break into the new schedule. http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/07/....ap/index.html __________________

07-22-2005, 10:46 AM	#2
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Oh it's always a math problem for me to call my dad in Arizona. Hmm.. now it's 8pm here so what time is it there...are they 3 hrs or 4 hrs off now... are we in Daylight Savings time or... [img]graemlins/uhoh2.gif[/img] __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

07-22-2005, 06:13 PM	#5
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	Why don't they just make it last all year, if it's so good. [img]graemlins/1pissed.gif[/img] __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

07-22-2005, 07:04 PM	#8
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	I have a better idea. Just scrap daylight savings altogether. What purpose does it serve? Agricultural? Farmers can just learn to set their alarms ealier instead of getting up the entire 1/3 of a nation 1 hour earlier, can't they? I mean, just cuz you change a clock doesn't change what time it actually is. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

07-23-2005, 07:14 AM	#9
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,929	Its all about the oil. They have figured the savings. And now we get to change our times around. __________________

07-22-2005, 06:59 PM	#6
aleph_null1 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i Age: 41 Posts: 837	Why doesn't the great Republic of Texas just make like Arizona & ignore it, Attalus? It always bothered me that Indiana could be more independent than Texas ...

07-22-2005, 07:02 PM	#7
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	And now Canada's gonna go and change as well, most likely. What's the reasoning behind Daylight Savings anyways?

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