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“…Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

That’s what the government believes, anyway. It’s apparent in the new Daylight Savings Time rules enacted in 2005 quietly under the guise of energy savings to extend DST by 4 weeks this year. Having read several studies that show a decrease in energy consumption by 0.7%, studies that show that it’s a net wash, and studies that show that there is actually an increase in energy demand in the mornings, I have to say it’s not enough proof to warrant changing the damned clocks every time the temperature changes.

“It’s just the clocks, Chad, calm down!” you say.  Nope, it’s not “just the clocks.” As someone with a recently diagnosed (and now treated) sleep disorder I can tell you that one hour of sleep can make worlds of difference to your sense of well being. Also, having to make sure that my TV, cable box, stove, blackberry, phone, computers and cars all have the right time to get me where I need to be at the right time is a pain I shouldn’t have to deal with.  What’s the point in having self-setting clocks if I have to SET THEM?

Stupid Federal Government…