In the UK I have seen calendars that cover the academic year and those that cover January through December. Today in the mall, I saw five calendars that cover the non-traditional period of January 1 2008 to January 20, 2009. I am also used to seeing calendars that are accurate and at least three of these are not.
The significance of the date is that is inauguration day for the 44th president of the United States. One of these calendars was a countdown to President Bush’s last day in office. The other three were countdown to victory calendars for President McCain, President Giuliani, President Obama, and President Clinton. Clearly, three of these calendars are making predictions that shall not come to pass, in 2009 at any rate.
For those who find calendars to be too low tech there is a website that will sell you a key-chain with an LCD display that counts down to Bush leaving office and will tell you to the second how long remains.
