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Leap Second To Be Added Dec 31, 2008

Posted by timothy on from the pregnant-pause dept.

ammorris writes "Don't be the laughingstock of your friends when you shout 'Happy New Years' a second too early ... The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service has announced that a leap second will be added on December 31, 2008 at 23h 59m 60s, meaning that this year will be exactly one second longer. The last leap second occurred Dec 31, 2005; they are added due to fluctuations in the rotational speed of the earth. You can read all about leap seconds on Wikipedia."

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  1. Second! by tirerim · · Score: 5, Funny

    I tried to resist, but I still leapt at the chance...

  2. 2008?!! by gooman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Gah! I can't take another second of this!

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  3. I'll have to mention this to HR... by Frosty+Piss · · Score: 5, Funny

    I work a graveyard shift. You can bet I'll bring this up to the boss. I don't work for free!

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    1. Re:I'll have to mention this to HR... by sleeponthemic · · Score: 5, Funny

      No... you work for braaaiiinnnss

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  4. Wha ...? by resistant · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wait just a second, now! I ... oh.

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  5. Damn Bush by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Bush will do anything to remain president just a little longer.

  6. Re:Excellent news for my sex life by Tablizer · · Score: 5, Funny

    I will be able to give my GF an extra round of pleasure, with time to spare.

    You'll have to hope for a leap-inch or two before that happens
                   

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