Time geeks, the story of how the US got time zones and a coordinated the time in them
Trains used to stay on the local time of their origination station???
That needed a School House Rock episode :)
Planet Money: The Day of Two Noons (Classic)
Episode webpage: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/10/1175316221/standard-time-zones-noon-clock
Yukon's Permanent Daylight Time! ☀️⏰
Yukon made a unique decision in 2020: it permanently switched to what is effectively Pacific Daylight Time, meaning it stays at UTC-7 year-round. No more changing clocks! This aligns it with Mountain Standard Time, offering consistent daylight hours and simplifying life for residents. #Canada #TimeZones #Yukon #NoDST
Total time, "Escape from Noise" oral history = 13.5 hours
Total word count of raw interviews = 152,586
Word count of first draft of edited interview = 43,280
how bitchen is it = very bitchen
is it going to be a book = oh yes it is going to be a book
#Negativland
#TheFirstFourAlbums
#EscapeFromNoise
#QuietPlease
#TimeZones
#PlayboyChannel
Newfoundland's Unique Half-Hour Time Zone! ⏰
Did you know Newfoundland is the only place in North America with its own half-hour time zone? Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is UTC-3:30, making it 30 minutes ahead of the rest of Atlantic Canada. This unique offset reflects its distinct geographical position in the Atlantic. #Canada #TimeZones #Newfoundland #NST
Atlantic Time: Spanning Four Provinces! 🌊
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and a small part of eastern Quebec. At UTC-4, these provinces spring forward for Daylight Saving Time. It's the first full time zone to greet the sunrise in Canada, setting the pace for the rest of the country! #Canada #TimeZones #AtlanticCanada #AST
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_in_Canada#Atlantic_Time_Zone
Eastern Time: Canada's Most Populous Zone! 🏙️
Eastern Standard Time (EST) at UTC-5 is Canada's most populous time zone, home to major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. It covers most of Ontario and Quebec, plus eastern Nunavut. When Daylight Saving Time is observed, it shifts to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), keeping busy urban centres in sync. #Canada #TimeZones #EasternCanada #EST
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_in_Canada#Eastern_Time_Zone
Central Time: Canada's Geographic Heart! ❤️
Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-6 covers Manitoba and parts of Nunavut. This zone is often considered Canada's geographic heartland. Like most of Canada, it observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting to Central Daylight Time (CDT) in the warmer months. A vast and vital region! #Canada #TimeZones #CentralCanada #CST
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_in_Canada#Central_Time_Zone
Saskatchewan: Always on Standard Time! 🌾⏰
Saskatchewan stands out! Most of the province does *not* observe Daylight Saving Time, staying on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-6 year-round. This means clocks don't change, simplifying life but causing a unique time difference with neighbouring provinces for half the year. #Canada #TimeZones #Saskatchewan #NoDST
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