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Chavez To Move Clocks Ahead By A Half Hour

From his fans at the New York Times:

Venezuela: A Decree for the Clocks

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By SIMON ROMERO

Published: August 21, 2007

Moved by claims that it will help the metabolism and productivity of his fellow citizens, President Hugo Chávez said clocks would be moved forward by half an hour at the start of 2008.

He announced the change on his Sunday television program, accompanied by his highest-ranking science adviser, Héctor Navarro, the minister of science and technology.

“This is about the metabolic effect, where the human brain is conditioned by sunlight,” Mr. Navarro said in comments reported by Venezuela’s official news agency.

Mr. Chávez said he was “certain” that the time change, which would be accompanied by a move to a six-hour workday, would be accepted.

Oh, and from this day on the official language of San Marcos will be Swedish. Silence! In addition to that, all citizens will be required to change their underwear every half-hour. Underwear will be worn on the outside so we can check…

But he’s not crazy. Not much.

 

This article was posted by Steve Gilbert on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 at 12:35 pm. You can leave a response.

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