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Extra Daylight Savings May Confuse the Gadgets

Posted by timothy on from the abolish-daylight-savings-time dept.

CrimeDoggy writes "In the energy bill to be signed by the President today (August 8), changes are to be made that extend daylight savings time. The bill would start daylight time three weeks earlier and end it a week later as an energy-saving measure. Many devices such as VCRs, cell phones, and watches would still operate on the previous schedule, potentially causing problems."

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  1. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  2. Look on the bright side by drwiii · · Score: 5, Funny

    You'll have another hour to fix it.

  3. Re:Awful idea. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    "I use my mod points to rank down people who point out dupes."

    Good for you. We all appreciate your proactive stance for mediocrity.

  4. Re:Time for a change... by justfred · · Score: 5, Funny

    Actually, right-hand-drive originated for just that reason - because if you were approaching someone on a horse, you'd want to pass to the left so that your sword hand would be read.

    Napoleon taught his troops to fight with their swords in their left hands, to surprise the British. Which is why the continentals would pass to the right.

  5. Re:Awful idea. by AJWM · · Score: 5, Funny

    Coming into effect in 2007 ... but in under a year?

    Is it 2006 where you are? Can you send me some stock quotes?

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