Abolish DST

As the clever reminder goes, tomorrow is the day we are supposed to spring forward, and later in the year we are supposed to fall back. This is due to Daylight Savings Time, and it is intended to save energy by not wasting evening daylight. In reality, DST costs energy in location. While more evening daylight does mean that people use less electricity for lighting, in warmer places this savings is more than offset by increased energy use through air conditioning. That’s why DST costs energy and should be abolished.

Nine islands

George W. Bush has just set aside nine islands in he Central Pacific Ocean as sanctuaries for marine life and areas to be used for research by scientists. The places are: Rose Atoll, Wake Island, Johnston Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, Kingman Reef, Baker Island, Howland Island, and Jarvis Island. These islands are tiny uninhabited specks of land. None of them are part of any state, although Rose Atoll is under the jurisdiction of American Samoa. In addition, the waters around the Northern Marianas Islands will also be protected.

This time the decider made a good decision. All I have to as is, why now? Why so late?

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