Today the U. S. Council on Calendars & Time announced that due to Daylight Savings Time the United States has become out of sync with the rest of the world's calendars by 36 hours and 15 minutes. Therefore, President Bush has announced that April 6 is being cancelled this year. The day following April 5 is now to be called April 7. Furthermore, May 3 is being shortened. May 4 will now begin at what would have been 11:45 am on May 3.

A number of companies and government entities have protested the move claiming that it will turn their schedules upside down. "This is the dumbest decision ever," stated the Midland, Texas School Superintendant. "Beginning May 4 children will be forced to attend school in the dark. This will definitely be a safety concern."

Parents have called upon the school board to begin classes at 8:00 pm rather than the usual 8:00 am because of the switch. The school board is said to be considering the move. I certainly hope they get this ironed out before May 3.