Friday 4 November 2011

Time Change



So What would you do with an extra hour?
Every year, Canadians receive the coveted gift of 60 more minutes when clocks are rolled back for Daylight Savings Time.
But what if that annual ritual happened once a week?
With the nation poised to gain some time this Sunday, November 6, research group Angus Reid asked Canadians how they would use an extra hour every week — if, by some scientific marvel, they received one. The poll revealed Canadians are divided on how they'd spend a spare hour but most agree the last task they'd use it on is work.  Only three per cent of respondents said they'd channel those 60 extra minutes a week into their day jobs.
Instead, most Canadians wish they could spend more time sleeping and catching up on basic household errands. Twenty-four per cent of survey respondents said they'd use an extra hour to catch up on a mounting list of chores and household errands. But almost as many Canadians would gladly trade their brooms for a bed, with 22 per cent of respondents opting to sleep through an extra hour every week. Relationships emerged as a clear priority in the poll with results suggesting that Canadians would prefer to spend an extra hour socializing rather than exercising.
Only five per cent of survey respondents indicating that they'd spend an hour on community service, maybe we should be urging people to get involved.
Full results of the "Value of an Hour" poll:
  • Family and friends – 25 per cent
  • Chores and Errands – 24 per cent
  • Sleep – 22 per cent
  • Exercise – 14 per cent
  • Interests and hobbies – 6 per cent
  • Community service – 5 per cent
  • Work – 3 per cent
Whatever you will do with this 60 minutes - remember to turn your clocks back an hour this Saturday Night before going to bed!
See you at Church!
Peace

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