G'day Fernando,
>Daylight saving time has just begun in Brazil. And, as
>every year, I hear the most unimaginable argumentation
>against it. Like someone who contended it was invented
>and introduced in Brazil by the military dictatorship
>as an act againt the people. In fact, daylight
>saving time was suspended during the dictatorship!
>
>Another one said he can't work or study during the
>summer because the daylight saving time plays havoc
>with his health...
In parts of Australia it is claimed that daylight savings tends to
bleach curtains (all that extra UV?) and confuses dairy cows!
cheers,
Peter
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Peter Mayer | [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Politics Department |
University of Adelaide | 'phone:+61.8 8303 5606/5610
Adelaide, SA 5005 | FAX: (+61.8) 8303 3446
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