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3:19 Like A River Glorious by SE Samonte 1,894 views| Keep our soldiers safe» Friends, A 'ray of hope'... Spring is finally here and the air temps are getting more mild, PTL !! I also made a friend of another Christian, married lady, and Patriot, named 'Jane.' We conversed on the phone and shared thoughts, only to find out that we are both on the same page, biblically and other wise. What a joy to hook up with another Believer !! Thank You, Lord. And... my wife is in a good mood today too! Another hearty praise and thanksgiving, besides the sun is out with it's brilliance. And don't forget to set your clocks FORWARD tonight before you retire. I am a history buff, and so this short article warmed me up, and I wanted to share it. Years ago, you'd think that life was just SIMPLE... but it had it's share of problems and challenges too. I even remember our "dress code" at the Catholic graded school in Milwaukee [St. Francis--a suburb.] some 50 years ago, and many churches did the same, not even allowing some folks to enter, if they were not dressed well enough.... duh. I still think that people should dress in clean, well arraigned attire... but you folks must know that is my own personal opinion! Terri just told me that it would be a waste of money that I buy a new suit now -- because she is counting on me to lose a lot of weight this Spring and Summer. Hummmmmm! All I have to do is to take a strong laxative to eliminate 40- 50 pounds... LOL ! And so, getting up off my big anatomy is the first step, and putting myself into the right mood is key. If my wife also joins the Health Club, Silver Sneakers [or whatever] where I already get a free Chrysler sponsored membership, it would be a great motivator to work out with a PARTNER. Got it? Well, I just found out that my wife bought MORE Maine lobster tails than I originally thought, so we will have then now for lunch, and more shrimp too. Smile. Life is good! But please pray for my buddy, Jerry, who had some major challenges with his water pump in NH. Why is it that bad things happen to good people, and things happen in 3's ? But you all know my feelings and beliefs about our harsh Winter -- and Genesis 12: 3. When there is an 'evil, wicked king in the land -- the people suffer.' But if the lazy, Gov't supported people are complacent with their free "bread and circuses" -- they won't lift a finger while their Freedoms and Liberties are being taken away, illegally.... What a sad commentary for a once godly, free, nation, that enjoyed God's blessings. I am sorry, but I don't see or think that things will EVER be the same... the Bible tells me so. And now, one of my fav. Christian songs/ hymns.... if I can manage to paste it onto my humble Blog post. 4:04 You Are My All In All worship video by TheIslandSing 2,669 views 3:19 Like A River Glorious by SE Samonte 1,894 views |
Warm Regards,
Tommy Schuckman
Tommy Schuckman
It’s time for a time change
March 7, 2014
Daylight saving time is about to begin.
This Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, or before you go to bed Saturday night, we'll move our clocks ahead by one hour.
We "spring forward." In effect, we lose an hour's sleep.
Sure, we'll have to deal with the extra hour of darkness in the morning, but we'll also get an hour more of sunlight when we get off work.
For most people, that extra time to enjoy the outdoors in the evening is worth it.
This year, most residents are hoping for some warmer weather to arrive to be able to enjoy that extra hour of daylight outdoors.
Each year, daylight saving begins on the second Sunday in March, and ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks are turned back an hour.
The switch to daylight saving time is a familiar habit for Americans.
It wasn't always that way. Years ago, there was one time - sun time. Proposed in 1784 by 78-year-old Benjamin Franklin as a way of saving candles, daylight saving time was years in the making.
Today, there are four standardized time zones in the U.S - Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.
About 120 years ago, there was as many as 27 different time zones - just in Michigan.
Before 1883, the time of day was a local matter. People called it "sun time."
Noon was when the sun was at its highest point in the sky.
Local folks set their timepieces by some well-known clock in their nearby community. Town hall clocks were more than decoration back then.
This meant that when it was noon in Chicago, it was 12:31 p.m. in Pittsburgh, 12:24 in Cleveland, 12:13 in Cincinnati, and 12:07 in Indianapolis
Or, when it was noon in Detroit, it was about 11:50 in Grand Rapids.
Michigan had at east 27 different local times.
Indiana was slightly less confusing with 23 local times.
Wisconsin was a watch repairman's nightmare with 38 local times.
"In every city and town," wrote historian Stewart Holbrook in 1947, "the multiplicity of time standards confused and bewildered passengers, shippers, and railway employees. Too often, errors and mistakes turned out disastrously, for railroads were now running fast trains on tight schedules; a minute or two might mean the difference between smooth operation and a collision."
Finally, America's railroads took control.
In 1872, railroad officials from around the country met in Missouri to arrange summer passenger schedules.
To address the time problem, they formed a permanent organization of private citizens to work on a solution.
In October 1883, this organization - the General Time Convention - approved a plan to establish standardized time zones.
Then, on Nov. 18, 1883, every railroad in the country adopted the new system. "Railroad time" quickly became the new "local time" everywhere - except in Detroit.
At that time, Detroit residents said that the sun, not man, dictates what time it is.
Time marched on, but Detroit didn't.
According to Lawrence W. Reed, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Detroit stuck to the sun time concept until 1900.
In 1900, city officials ordered clocks to be set back 28 minutes to comply with Central Standard Time. However, half the city obeyed the order and half refused.
Detroit City Council quickly rescinded the order and reverted to the old time.
This lasted until 1905 when, by a city-wide vote, Detroit adopted standard time and became part of the Central time zone.
Although nearly all Americans set their timepieces by these new time zones, the federal government was slow to embrace the idea.
In fact, it took 35 years for Congress to authorize the time zone idea. In March 1918, Congress approved time zones and a switch to daylight saving time to conserve fuel for the World War I effort.
At the same time, Congress moved Michigan into the Eastern time zone.
Michigan remained in the Eastern time zone for many years, until Michigan lawmakers approved moving the counties in the Upper Peninsula that border Wisconsin to join the Central time zone.
It's been a rough winter. Daylight saving time is a sure sign that spring is on the way.
As normal temperatures return to the area, daylight saving time will allow area residents to enjoy more of the great the outdoors that surrounds us.
This Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, or before you go to bed Saturday night, we'll move our clocks ahead by one hour.
We "spring forward." In effect, we lose an hour's sleep.
Sure, we'll have to deal with the extra hour of darkness in the morning, but we'll also get an hour more of sunlight when we get off work.
For most people, that extra time to enjoy the outdoors in the evening is worth it.
This year, most residents are hoping for some warmer weather to arrive to be able to enjoy that extra hour of daylight outdoors.
Each year, daylight saving begins on the second Sunday in March, and ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks are turned back an hour.
The switch to daylight saving time is a familiar habit for Americans.
It wasn't always that way. Years ago, there was one time - sun time. Proposed in 1784 by 78-year-old Benjamin Franklin as a way of saving candles, daylight saving time was years in the making.
Today, there are four standardized time zones in the U.S - Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.
About 120 years ago, there was as many as 27 different time zones - just in Michigan.
Before 1883, the time of day was a local matter. People called it "sun time."
Noon was when the sun was at its highest point in the sky.
Local folks set their timepieces by some well-known clock in their nearby community. Town hall clocks were more than decoration back then.
This meant that when it was noon in Chicago, it was 12:31 p.m. in Pittsburgh, 12:24 in Cleveland, 12:13 in Cincinnati, and 12:07 in Indianapolis
Or, when it was noon in Detroit, it was about 11:50 in Grand Rapids.
Michigan had at east 27 different local times.
Indiana was slightly less confusing with 23 local times.
Wisconsin was a watch repairman's nightmare with 38 local times.
"In every city and town," wrote historian Stewart Holbrook in 1947, "the multiplicity of time standards confused and bewildered passengers, shippers, and railway employees. Too often, errors and mistakes turned out disastrously, for railroads were now running fast trains on tight schedules; a minute or two might mean the difference between smooth operation and a collision."
Finally, America's railroads took control.
In 1872, railroad officials from around the country met in Missouri to arrange summer passenger schedules.
To address the time problem, they formed a permanent organization of private citizens to work on a solution.
In October 1883, this organization - the General Time Convention - approved a plan to establish standardized time zones.
Then, on Nov. 18, 1883, every railroad in the country adopted the new system. "Railroad time" quickly became the new "local time" everywhere - except in Detroit.
At that time, Detroit residents said that the sun, not man, dictates what time it is.
Time marched on, but Detroit didn't.
According to Lawrence W. Reed, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Detroit stuck to the sun time concept until 1900.
In 1900, city officials ordered clocks to be set back 28 minutes to comply with Central Standard Time. However, half the city obeyed the order and half refused.
Detroit City Council quickly rescinded the order and reverted to the old time.
This lasted until 1905 when, by a city-wide vote, Detroit adopted standard time and became part of the Central time zone.
Although nearly all Americans set their timepieces by these new time zones, the federal government was slow to embrace the idea.
In fact, it took 35 years for Congress to authorize the time zone idea. In March 1918, Congress approved time zones and a switch to daylight saving time to conserve fuel for the World War I effort.
At the same time, Congress moved Michigan into the Eastern time zone.
Michigan remained in the Eastern time zone for many years, until Michigan lawmakers approved moving the counties in the Upper Peninsula that border Wisconsin to join the Central time zone.
It's been a rough winter. Daylight saving time is a sure sign that spring is on the way.
As normal temperatures return to the area, daylight saving time will allow area residents to enjoy more of the great the outdoors that surrounds us.
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