just a second

I read today that "scientists" are adding a second to the new year (it last happened 7 years ago) to synchronize the clocks and calendars with various things extra solar...

But where does this extra second come from?

Is it being taken away from this year? I'll feel cheated!!

Is there some big machine that creates seconds? And can I have one?

Will it come out of next year's allotment of time? And so 2007 will be shorter?

Will this affect Daylight Savings Time?

I'm feeling like Andy Rooney (whom I hate) so I will stop now. No, now. Well, now for me. The past for you.

But now.