On 13 Jan 05  17:46:28, Michael Haritonov got back to Danny Ceppa 
-> Re: 

 MH>> So, 12AM is ... ? 12 AM or 12 PM? I mean - it's a zero _before_
 MH>> midnight or _after_ midnight?
 DC> It is confusing, isn't it.

 MH> Oh, really :) Just like miles and pounds :)

Miles aren't bad.  Neither are pounds, unless they also use 
ounces together.  

 DC> runs 1AM, 2AM ... 11AM, *12PM*, 1PM  ... 11PM, *12AM*, 1AM

 MH> *That* is driving me crazy! :) As Sean Dennis said before, US

 DC> I might be wrong, but I think right at 12AM is noon.

 MH> :) So you aren't used to it too?

That's why I call it Noon and Midnight!  


 DC> FWIW, if I tape a program starting at midnight, I set the
 DC> recorder start time for 11:59 PM such to be safe!  I've
 DC> accidently recorded soap operas instead of the movie I wanted!

 MH> LOL! My kids wouldn't forgive me! :) They often set up our VCR to
 MH> record a later movie when they've sent to beds in 21:00. BTW, when
 MH> American kids go to bed if it is supported strictly?

There are a lot of factors involved.  The main one is for age.  But, 
it also depends on the time of year and if it is a weekend.  

How old are your kids?  


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