Time Change Alert - April 6th
A little trivia… Did you know?
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When we change our clocks
Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2:00 am the first Sunday of April.
Spring forward, Fall back
During DST, clocks are turned forward an hour, effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.
Spelling & grammar
The official spelling is Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight SavingS Time.
Nevertheless, many people feel the word savings (with an 's') flows more mellifluously off the tongue, and Daylight Savings Time is also in common usage, and can be found in dictionaries.
A bit of history
Scientists have studied time measurement for hundreds of years using everything from ancient calendars and sundials to pendulum clocks and quartz clocks. But because the environment affects their accuracy, all these clocks required constant calibration to remain accurate.
The atomic clock
The atomic clock, the most accurate of timekeeping devices, is based on the measurement of changes in the energy states of atoms. The energy change involved in the most common forms of the atomic clock occurs when the atom absorbs energy, causing an electron to alter its spin characteristics and, subsequently, its magnetic field. The unique frequency (number of complete oscillations per second) of the radiation absorbed by an atom when it undergoes such an energy change is a periodic phenomenon analogous to the swing of a pendulum and may thus be used as a time standard. Because this frequency is largely independent of all normal external conditions, such as air pressure and magnetic fields, the atomic clock is a highly stable device. Atoms especially suitable for atomic clocks include cesium, rubidium, and hydrogen.
The need for such precision, accuracy, and consistency is evident when you think of stellar navigation. Being off by one second could cause a rocket or missile to end up miles away from an intended rendezvous or target.
The U.S. government maintains several atomic clocks in various parts of the country. The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) maintains an atomic clock in Boulder, Colo., and Kauai, Hawaii. And the USNO (U.S. Naval Observatory) atomic clock is maintained in Washington, D.C.
Get the Correct Time
Related Links:
- The Evolution of Time Measurement from the National Institute of Standards & Testing.
- Download Software to Synchronize Your Clock With the Atomic Clock from NIST's Automated Computer Time Service (ACTS).
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Boulder Labs. This is an online tour of the Boulder, Colo., laboratories of the NIST site where one of the atomic clocks is housed.
*New Feature
Employee of the Month
I am pleased to introduce to you our new receptionist Lorraine Sellier. She has a very important job here at Bisnar and Chase. She is like an Air Traffic Controller - she routes all our communication - all telephone calls and people coming into the office.Lorraine is very professional and extremely warm at the same time. She always has a smile in her voice. She wants to let all clients know how important they are to us.She says, "I like working at Bisnar and Chase because everyone is so committed to professional excellence and they really care about the client. It makes it a great place to work."
You may hear Lorraine's charming accent. She was born in Montreal, Canada, fell in love with Southern California while on vacation, and relocated here 1981. She has been married to her husband Terry for 35 years.
Tip of the Month
To ensure a safe and happy 2003, here is the "around-the-house" safety tip that homeowners can resolve to follow this month:- April: Install non-skid backing or tape under all area rugs. Statistics show that 50 percent of "foolish," preventable injuries occur in or around the home. Since falls are the leading cause of home injury for children and seniors, people should place a non-skid backing or tape underneath all area rugs. Installing slip-resistant finishes or mats in the shower or tub can also help prevent nasty falls.
If you have important information, or an empowering or funny story that you would like to share with my readers please email it directly to me at: jbisnar@bestattorney.com.
--John Bisnar, Bisnar and Chase, LLP.
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