DST follow-up
March 12, 2009 at 3:49 pm (General)
Tags: Capital Area District Library, Consumer Health, Daylight Saving time, Michigan eLibrary
Just when you thought Daylight Saving Time (DST) was a mere inconvenience, here comes an article by New York Times science writer Anahad O’Connor that explains that it can affect your health causing restlessness, sleep disruption and shorter sleep duration. Here’s a link to the article and the scientific study involving 55,000 people that it cites. Also, FYI, a quick search of the Health & Wellness Resource Center database available through the Capital Area District Library or Michigan eLibrary online resources shows several other articles that discuss the health impact of DST.
Daylight Saving Time
March 6, 2009 at 10:03 am (General)
Tags: Capital Area District Library, Daylight Saving time, MelCat, Michigan eLibrary, Reference
Just a quick reminder that Daylight Saving Time (DST) goes into effect in much of the U.S. on Sunday, March 
8, at 2 a.m. local time. “Spring forward” by setting your clock ahead 1 hour.
DST was first established in the U.S. in 1918 and most recently modified in 2005 by the Energy Policy Act to take effect on the 2nd Sunday of March. Several reasons for DST have been cited over the years including energy conservation, fewer traffic accidents, and less violent crime.
For the U.S. and its territories, Daylight Saving Time is NOT observed in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and Arizona. The Navajo Nation participates in the Daylight Saving Time policy, even in Arizona, due to its large size and location in three states.
Information for this post obtained from WebExhibits. See their website for further interesting history, anecdotes, controversies, and a list of world countries that observe DST (or Summer Time, as they call it in the E.U.)
Useful information can also be found at time and date. com. The Capital Area District Library has 2 books on DST. Seize the daylight: the curious and contentious story of daylight saving time by David Prerau and Spring forward : the annual madness of daylight saving by Michael Downing. Copies can be found at the Dowtown Lansing, South Lansing and Haslett locations. Also, several other libraries throughout the state have books on DST – search MelCat, the statewide interloan system for other resources. Enjoy!
