Tip #4640 - Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight
Saving Time
This past year,
Daylight Saving Time changed for those of us living in the U.S., so
I thought I’d write up this Web site to give everyone a heads
up. Here you will find time change information for the European Union,
as well as, other places all around the world.
We’re used
to changing our clocks in April, but this year, it will be on March
9, 2008 at different times during the day, depending on your time
zone. In Europe, it will be on March 30, 2008. This site gives you
that information in an easy to read table, as well as, more information
about the changes below the table. You’ll also find out where
Daylight Saving Time is not observed and why.
It also explains
the grammar behind Daylight Saving Time, including the common usage
of the phrase and what you’ll find in the dictionary. You will
also learn about important safety measures you should take at this
time, such as changing the batteries in your smoke detectors.
On the side menu,
you’ll find more sections about Daylight Saving Time and its
history. I really enjoyed the Incidents and Anecdotes section, where
you can see the interesting effect Daylight Saving Time has had on
events and people from around the world. From thwarted bombings to
catching trains on time to the controversy some locals had over it,
Daylight Saving Time certainly has had an impact on history.
So, are you ready
to spring forward? I must say, I’m certainly looking forward
to more sunshine!
http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/b.html
~ Amanda
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