20-07-2005 22:13									#1
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The US is going to try and solve all their energy problems by futzing with the clocks. Sure glad we don't change time here.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/natio...ings050720.html

	20-07-2005 23:03									#2
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The stupidest part of Saskatchewan, aside from the pathetic economy, is the fact that they don't know enough to use DST when everyone around them does.

	20-07-2005 23:06									#3
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I think Indiana and Arizona don't do it either...I could be wrong

	20-07-2005 23:07									#4
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What's with the nobody states/provinces trying to be different?

They're like goths! blech.

	20-07-2005 23:08									#5
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Wikipedia:

quote: DST is a long-standing controversy in Indiana, not only as an agricultural state, but also because the border separating the eastern and central time zones divides the state. In the past, neighboring communities sometimes ended up one or even two hours apart. Being out-of-sync with neighboring states and the national changing of clocks, it is argued, has a negative economic impact on the state. It has been demonstrated that some businesses have located outside of the state once the confusion related to not changing clocks is discovered. In the current compromise, the state has three kinds of time zones: 77 counties, most of the state, are on Eastern Standard Time but do not use DST; 5 counties near Chicago, Illinois and 5 counties in the southwestern corner of the state are on Central Standard Time and do use DST; and 2 counties near Cincinnati, Ohio and 3 counties near Louisville, Kentucky are on Eastern Standard time but do observe DST. Their observance of DST is unofficial in this case, as a strict reading of the Uniform Time Act would not allow for this situation, but by observing DST, they remain synchronized with the greater Louisville and Cincinnati metropolitan areas. On April 29, 2005, the Indiana legislature voted to end their holdout and begin observing Daylight Saving Time in 2006, however what time zone the state will be placed in is unknown pending federal hearings.

	20-07-2005 23:29									#6
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Actually we are on DST all year round, it's just that the border for central and mountain goes right through the middle of the province, so if we pick one zone half the province will be really off.

As for the economy, I think it was you that posted a chart that showed we were 3rd in provinces in terms of equalization behine Alberta and Ontario, so we can't be all bad.

	21-07-2005 01:36									#7
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quote: Originally posted by The Emperor Fabulous I think Indiana and Arizona don't do it either...I could be wrong

AZ and Hawaii I know for sure don't change time.

	21-07-2005 03:05									#8
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Indiana doesn't but a law just passed and we will be. There was supposed to be a hearing on which time zone since we border 4 states and half are EST and the other CST. However some of the jerks in our state legislature decided not to have the debate. So the assumption is that we're going to go EST. If I have to live with DST, I would much rather be in the central time zone with Chicago than eastern because of Michigan and Ohio.

	21-07-2005 03:24									#9
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quote: Originally posted by Joseph AZ and Hawaii I know for sure don't change time.

But the Navajo (and Hopi) indian reservations (most of which is located in Arizona- and it's freakin' huge) does use daylight savings time.

	21-07-2005 05:31									#10
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If it passes, DST will now be around during most of the year...

Wouldn't that kinda make it, I dunno, Standard Time then?

	21-07-2005 07:29									#11
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quote: Originally posted by mactbone Indiana doesn't but a law just passed and we will be. There was supposed to be a hearing on which time zone since we border 4 states and half are EST and the other CST. However some of the jerks in our state legislature decided not to have the debate. So the assumption is that we're going to go EST. If I have to live with DST, I would much rather be in the central time zone with Chicago than eastern because of Michigan and Ohio.

Yup. Mitch Daniels has royally screwed us. I saw a poll on the news where 57% wanted central, some 3x% wanted eastern and the rest were undecided. But apparently businesses wants eastern

What makes more sense, being tied timewise to chicago or NYC?

Can't wait til next summer when its daylight at 10:00pm. And the stores still close at 9 during the week. ****ing fantastic

btw, where are you in Indiana mactbone? I'm in Indy these days.

	21-07-2005 07:43									#12
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Does it have to be only one time zone?

Indiana really needs to be split down the middle to line it up with neighboring states... at the very least Lake and the other far NW counties should be Central (Chicago), and the SE counties (Clark, Floyd, Dearborn, etc.) should be Eastern (lined up with L'Ville & Cincy).


And to extending DST nationwide.

	21-07-2005 10:32									#13
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quote: Originally posted by asleepathewheel But apparently businesses wants eastern .

Well, even in San Francisco those working in the financial sector follow Eastern Standard Time hours, and let me tell you it is a great thing as it effectively adds 50% to the capacity of the Bay Bridge.

	21-07-2005 11:00									#14
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Well, I guess the Gary area will stay with Chicago as will that SW tip of Indiana.

I'm in the Fishers/Geist area but I'm from Elkhart/Goshen.

Daylight savings time is such a waste. If you want your business to be open at the same time NYC businesses are then have your employees come in 1 hour earlier. I know guys at factories who go in at 5:30am. 8/9-5 is not a mandate anymore. Keep your own time.

	21-07-2005 11:01									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Jonny Does it have to be only one time zone? Indiana really needs to be split down the middle to line it up with neighboring states... at the very least Lake and the other far NW counties should be Central (Chicago), and the SE counties (Clark, Floyd, Dearborn, etc.) should be Eastern (lined up with L'Ville & Cincy). And to extending DST nationwide.

I'd agree with you. Perhaps Indiana doesn't want to see itself as one giant suburb (or a couple of giant suburbs), though?

	21-07-2005 19:45									#16
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quote: Originally posted by snoopy369 I'd agree with you. Perhaps Indiana doesn't want to see itself as one giant suburb (or a couple of giant suburbs), though?

I wasn't trying to imply that.

It's Georgia's job to become one giant suburb of Atlanta, though.