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New Daylight Saving Time and Your Pre-programmed Clocks

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by wnes, Mar 9, 2007.

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  1. wnes

    wnes Contributing Member

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    Thanks (or no thanks) to a law passed by the U.S. Congress two years ago, the new daylight saving time starts three weeks earlier this year, effective 2 AM this Sunday morning.

    I actually don't mind changing the clocks, which is only twice a year. Big deal, isn't? Well, it may indeed become a big deal this time. Last I counted, I have in my home 2 clocks and 1 alarm clock that don't have manual adjustment mechanism. These automatic clocks were pre-programmed by the manufacturers who may or may not have taken into consideration the new DST law.

    I bought the alarm clock 2 years ago and the 2 other clocks 3 months ago. I am not sure if I can return those devices to the stores that sold them. I don't think I still have the receipts.

    Do you have the same problems?
     
    #1 wnes, Mar 9, 2007
  2. Faos

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    I'm happy for the new time change. Bring it on.
     
    #2 Faos, Mar 9, 2007
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    I have a Sunday morning gig and this means I have to get up an hour earlier for it.

    :mad:
     
    #3 ima_drummer2k, Mar 9, 2007
  4. Austin70

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    I coach my daughters' softball team and it not getting dark until 730 or later is a welcome sight.
     
    #4 Austin70, Mar 9, 2007
  5. Rockets2K

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    those devices without manual adjustment mechanisms probably have autoset capabilities.

    I have a couple TVs that get their time from a signal buried in the channel feeds.

    ve never really looked into the details involved, but its possible other devices that recieve signals may also do the same.
     
    #5 Rockets2K, Mar 9, 2007
  6. across110thstreet

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    The World is basically coming to an end this Sunday at 2AM...

    its y2K all over again...

    Oh the Humanity!
     
    #6 across110thstreet, Mar 9, 2007
  7. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Daylight savings sucks! All that means to me is stupid neighbors kids will be out playing and throwing stuff into my yard a lot later in the evening. Bah!
     
    #7 Deuce, Mar 9, 2007
  8. macalu

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    is my computer gonna explode? what's all this patches BS i've been reading?
     
    #8 macalu, Mar 9, 2007
  9. Joshfast

    Joshfast "We're all gonna die" - Billy Sole
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    You are correct, your computer will explode.

    I'm glad it is happening earlier this year, light later in the evening is way better then in the morning for me.
     
    #9 Joshfast, Mar 9, 2007
  10. francis 4 prez

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    while losing an hour of sleep always sucks, the spring switch is definitely good. i've been sleeping fairly normally recently, but when i'm on my usual, going to bed at 6 a.m. schedule, having dawn delayed an hour is nice. and staying light outside later is always nice.
     
    #10 francis 4 prez, Mar 9, 2007
  11. MR. MEOWGI

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    YEEEHAWWWW!!!!!!!

    BRING ON THE SUNLIGHT!!!!!!!!


    :) :) :) :) :D :D :D :D :D :D
     
    #11 MR. MEOWGI, Mar 9, 2007
  12. Master Baiter

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    This whole DST thing has been a real pain in the ass at work. We've had to patch a billion things. Thanks Congress for taking away from my BBS posting time!! :mad:
     
    #12 Master Baiter, Mar 9, 2007
  13. swilkins

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    Congress will soon pass a law requiring 25 hours per day.
     
    #13 swilkins, Mar 9, 2007
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    [​IMG]
     
    #14 AstroRocket, Mar 9, 2007
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    This coming from everybody's friendly neighborhood menace.
     
    #15 astrorockette, Mar 9, 2007
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    I didn't know Mr. Wilson played for the other team. Not that there's anything wrong with that...

    Edit: I just realized the magazine is BAYBOY, not GAYBOY. Damn monitor...
     
    #16 jelanit, Mar 9, 2007
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    Make that 4 times if you have those automatically switching types. They will do the switch the good old ways and you will have to switch they back.
     
    #17 hz10, Mar 9, 2007
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    I'm looking forward to more sunlight after work.

    Your clocks that can't be adjusted should pick it up automatically (wireless or through another source)
     
    #18 updawg, Mar 9, 2007
  19. SirCharlesFan

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    I didn't know that we were switching so soon until someone mentioned it to me last week. I'm really excited that it will be staying light longer into the night sooner! It's great news, IMO.
     
    #19 SirCharlesFan, Mar 9, 2007
  20. WhoMikeJames

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    DST is overrated.
     
    #20 WhoMikeJames, Mar 9, 2007
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