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us1 year ago

"Ending Daylight Saving Time: How Two States and Mexico Made the Change"

As daylight saving time begins in most of the U.S., two states and several territories do not observe it. Arizona and Hawaii have opted out of daylight saving time for reasons including hot temperatures and proximity to the equator. Efforts to end or adopt daylight saving time permanently have been made at both state and federal levels, with some states passing laws for year-round daylight saving time and federal bills proposing its permanent implementation.

via CBS News|
#arizona#daylight-saving-time#federal-government
culture1 year ago

"Debating Daylight Saving: Confusion, Health Risks, and Calls for Change"

The upcoming daylight saving time change brings confusion and inconvenience for residents of the Navajo and Hopi tribes in Arizona, as the Navajo Nation follows daylight saving time while the neighboring Hopi reservation remains on standard time. The time difference creates challenges for daily activities, work, and social interactions, leading to a unique situation with businesses, schools, and even family visits being affected. The historical and geographical complexities of the reservations add to the difficulty, and some residents express a desire to do away with daylight saving time altogether.

via The Associated Press|
#arizona#culture#daylight-saving-time
travel-and-transportation2 years ago

"United Airlines' Time-Travel Flight Fails to Deliver Dual New Year's Celebrations"

United Airlines faced backlash from passengers after a flight that was promoted to allow celebrations of New Year's Eve in two different time zones was delayed, causing travelers to miss the unique experience. The flight was supposed to depart from Guam and land in Honolulu in time for passengers to celebrate the new year again, but a delay pushed the arrival into New Year's Day. Passengers expressed their disappointment on social media, and United Airlines responded with apologies and requests for direct messages from affected customers. The airline's handling of the situation and potential compensation for the impacted passengers were not immediately clear.

via Fox Business|
#customer-frustration#flight-delay#new-years-eve
society2 years ago

The Impact of Permanent Daylight Saving Time on Sunset Times and Clock Changes

Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time, staying in one time zone year-round. Arizona's decision is based on the amount of sun the state already gets, while Hawaii's proximity to the equator means there isn't much difference in sunlight throughout the year. In the U.S., Congress would need to pass a federal law or states would need permission from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to stay on permanent standard time to eliminate daylight saving time changes. Efforts to end clock changes have been made in nearly 30 states, but without Congressional action, residents will continue to change their clocks twice a year.

via WANE|
#arizona#congress#daylight-saving-time
technology2 years ago

"iPhone 15 Pro Max: Underrated Upgrade with Thread Radio and Pre-Order Details"

Pre-orders for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max will begin on September 15 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The devices will be available for pre-order in multiple countries simultaneously. A list of pre-order times in various countries has been provided, but readers are advised to double-check their specific time zones. Customers in the United States can participate in a pre-order setup process to secure their desired iPhone model. Pricing starts at $799, and discounts and trade-in options are available. The first orders will be delivered on September 22.

via MacRumors|
#availability#iphone-15#pre-orders
travel2 years ago

Flight Attendants Share Top Tips for Beating Jet Lag

Flight attendants offer tips on how to beat jet lag. Suggestions include staying awake before your flight to ensure you're tired upon arrival, drinking coffee or eating a banana for a quick energy boost, getting outside and doing physical activity to tire yourself out, sticking to one time zone to maintain consistency, and finding strong moral support from travel companions. Ultimately, adjusting to a new time zone may require trial and error to find what works best for you.

via Yahoo Life|
#flight-attendants#jet-lag#sleep
space2 years ago

Lunar Timekeeping: Understanding Time on the Moon.

There is currently no agreement on what time zone will be used when humans land back on the Moon with Artemis III or establish bases on its surface. The Apollo astronauts did not use any time zone, but for longer-duration missions, a solution is needed. The European Space Agency has called for a discussion on the establishment of a lunar surface time zone, which will become paramount with the establishment of a communication system around the Moon. Suggestions include a Lunar Standard Time, where 24 hours are called a cycle and 30 cycles are a full lunar day.

via IFLScience|
#artemis-iii#lunar-standard-time#moon
politics2 years ago

Lebanon's Time Zone Dilemma: Confusion and Reversals.

Lebanon's chaotic switch to daylight saving time (DST) is emblematic of the country's politics. The government delayed the change, resulting in a calendar nightmare, with state institutions staying on winter time, while church organisations and some schools and news outlets jumped an hour ahead. The decision was intended to benefit the country's Muslim majority, who are observing Ramadan, and is emblematic of Lebanon's sectarian politics. The country has been in political deadlock since its president resigned without a replacement in October, and a worsening financial crisis risks spiralling into hyperinflation.

via The Economist|
#daylight-saving-time#lebanon#politics
world2 years ago

Lebanon's Daylight Saving Dispute Creates Timezone Confusion

Lebanon is experiencing confusion as people woke up in two different time zones due to a dispute between political and religious authorities over when clocks should go forward. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that daylight saving would begin at the end of Ramadan next month, allowing Muslims to break their daily fast earlier. However, Christian authorities said they would change the clocks on the last Sunday in March, as happens most years. The dispute illustrates deep divisions in a country where Christian and Muslim factions waged a civil war in the late 1970s and 1980s, and where political positions are shared between religious groups.

via BBC|
#daylight-saving#lebanon#muslim-christian-relations
world2 years ago

Lebanon divided into two time zones amidst daylight savings dispute.

Lebanon's last-minute decision to delay the start of daylight savings time by a month until the end of Ramadan has resulted in mass confusion, with some institutions implementing the change while others refused. The debate took on a sectarian nature, with many Christian politicians and institutions rejecting the move. The schism has led to jokes about "Muslim time" and "Christian time," while different internet search engines came up with different results early Sunday morning when queried about the current time in Lebanon.

via The Associated Press|
#christian#daylight-savings#lebanon
world2 years ago

Lebanon divided over daylight savings dispute, creates two time zones.

Lebanon's last-minute decision to delay the start of daylight savings time by a month until the end of Ramadan has resulted in mass confusion, with some institutions implementing the change while others refused. The debate took on a sectarian nature, with many Christian politicians and institutions rejecting the move. The schism has led to jokes about "Muslim time" and "Christian time," while different internet search engines came up with different results early Sunday morning when queried about the current time in Lebanon.

via ABC News|
#christian#daylight-savings#lebanon