I had a similar problem when I wanted to set up an above ground swimming pool in my yard. The pool was measured in feet, the water was measured in gallons, and the sand I needed for the walls of the pool was measured in pounds. IT was quite convoluted math.I finally gave up and did the
WEll, hello everybody, I'm sure everybody is wildly excited celebrating Metric Day.I have been having a discussion about the numbers we use to divide units.60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, well, perhaps this comes from Ancient Babylonia.But what about 24?Why 24 hours in a day and not
There was a show on the history channel the other night (or maybe the military channel) about the Cuba missle crisis and President Kennedy. Seems the Russians constantly talked about Celsius and the Americans continually talked Fahrenheit, and nobody seemed to understand the difference. The
I have written dozens of letters to congressmen over the years, including to my Senator Barack Obama. I have learned that Congressmen and Senators generally do nothing if you do not give them something specific. This is why I emphasize the metric only update of the Fair PAckaging and Labeling act.
Hello everybody:I was doing research into annual meetings coming up in Chicago. It looks like the next NCTM annual meeting will not be there for a long time. I did work and set up an exhibit for the NCTM meeting in 2000. I remember standing at the exhibit supplied by the Laws and Metric group and
state laws, state regulations, or state policies, even though North Dakota has not formally adopted the UPLR, as have most other states.
Gene
From: Henschel Mark [mw-hensch...@neiu.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:07 PM To: mechtly, eugene a Cc: U.S. Metric Association; U.
I think Harley Davidson still uses the junk system, but all US auto manufacturers and off road equipment makers (Caterpillar, John Deere, Case) use metric and design of new products.Mark- Original Message -From: James j...@metricmethods.comDate: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:53 pmSubject:
Gene:I thought it was North Dakota, right?Mark- Original Message -From: "mechtly, eugene a" mech...@illinois.eduDate: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:50 amSubject: [USMA:53275] Almost Unanimous Metric-Only LabelingTo: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.eduCc: "U.S. Metric
Maybe the state legislators can contact the local congressman and senators, and perhaps we can get some more movement for the national update of the FPLA. Baby step, baby step, but this might be the only way the job will get done.Mark- Original Message -From: Paul Trusten
When we see things like this we should all send letters to the publisher trying to educate them to the proper use of SI. I just finished reviewing an elementary algebra book by Almy/Foes that was terrible. Basically no metric usage at all, and when metric units were used, they were just
Here is my contribution:
The real problem here is that this student was not exposed to the Metric System in fourth grade, or fifth grade or sixth grade or basically not any time in any significant way until she got to nursing school. There the emphasis was on conversion. Of course she is confused.
I have to wonder with all this discussion of US Nobel awards, how many of those scientists were actually educated in the US. Seems to me we picked up a lot of scientists after World War II who came here and later won Nobel prises, so they would have been educated in Europe in the Metric
But there is never any specific action recommended that people can take when we see these general discussions of " we should go metric some day soon"That is why I suggest to everybody they can write their Congressmen and their Senators about the proposed metric-only update of the Fair Packaging
Finally some good news. I just reviewed a college math textbook this summer
that was terrible when it came to the use of SI. I wrote a long letter to the
publisher pointing out the mistakes. The trouble is, I have to do this every
few years or so because the books don't seem to get better over
Seems to me when I heard a fellow from NIST give a lecture the terminology he
used avoided the term customary since the US does not have customs houses
anymore.
Mark
- Original Message -
From: mechtly, eugene a mech...@illinois.edu
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:27 pm
Subject:
I had a doctor's appointment last week and insisted I get the measurements in metric units. They said I was 170.9 centimeters high, which is actually too tall. I am actually shorter than that, so I'm thinking they just converted rather than writing down the information in SI units directly. I
I think we should ask NIST to redefine a litre as eight cups. Each one would be slightly bigger than 30 mL, but the math to increase recipe sizes would be a lot easier.Mark- Original Message -From: Natalia Permiakova np...@yahoo.comDate: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:01 amSubject: [USMA:53131]
t, 03 Aug 2013 19:06:09 -0500 From: Henschel Mark MW- hensch...@neiu.edu Subject: Re: [USMA:53123] Language of Mathematics - American Competency Survey To: cont...@metricpioneer.com Cc: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu David: I think nine is a rather small sample, ev
David:I think nine is a rather small sample, even if you use the Student's T distribution, the data is unlikely to be very reliable.I'd suggest going for a bigger audience. How about using Facebook or Twitter for you survey, and ask people that if A4 were available for an equal or smaller price
Somebody needs to tell them to stop whining and learn to think metric.30 is hot,20 is nice.10 wear a coat,0 is ice.Simple,Mark- Original Message -From: "i...@metricrules.org" i...@metricrules.orgDate: Sunday, July 28, 2013 10:10 pmSubject: [USMA:53111] Trips: Bears! Mountains! The metric
Damasco:Call up Stanley Tool Works in Connecticut. They make a 15 meter long metric only tape that is all metal as well as other sized metric only measuring tapes.Mark Henschel- Original Message -From: cont...@metricpioneer.comDate: Friday, July 26, 2013 5:52 pmSubject: [USMA:53104] Re:
Once again, Stanley Tool Works in New Britain, Connecticut, USA makes, or made, anyway, a 15 meter long metal tape measure that is METRIC ONLY. (and not fiberglas or plastic, entirely metal, American made)I bought one back in 1975, so if they made them then, I can't imagine they wouldn't make them
i haveone 15 meters long . No inches. Talk to Stanley Tool Works . They made
mine in the USA.
mark
- Original Message -
From: cont...@metricpioneer.com
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:03 am
Subject: [USMA:53089] Re: Looking for 15 Meters Measuring Tapes
To: U.S. Metric Association
that is only 19 m long. Stanley makes 15 m tapes and 1 m keychain metal tapes
Also starrett makes metric try squares.
mark
- Original Message -
From: JohnAltounji phy...@msn.com
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:11 pm
Subject: [USMA:53095] Re: Looking for 15 Meters Measuring Tapes
To:
meant to say that one is 10 m long.
- Original Message -
From: Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:56 pm
Subject: [USMA:53096] Re: Looking for 15 Meters Measuring Tapes
To: U.S. Metric Association usma@colostate.edu
Cc: U.S. Metric Association usma
korean pilot
admit to that
i wonder when the faa will go metric
part of e.o. 12270
- Original Message -
From: Bruce Arkwright Jr a-bruie...@lycos.com
Date: Monday, July 8, 2013 12:41 am
Subject: [USMA:53031] FAA must Metricate
To: U.S. Metric Association usma@colostate.edu
What
I wrote the postmaster general 30 years ago (when metrication was a hot topic) asking the USPS to go metric.Good to see someone else is taking on this project.Mark- Original Message -From: Natalia Permiakova np...@yahoo.comDate: Monday, July 8, 2013 9:59 amSubject: [USMA:53038] Re: My
with US vs. metric altitude indications.
Carleton
From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Henschel Mark Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 06:31 To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:53033] Re: FAA must Metricate
korean pilot
admit
sounds logical to me. i thought the mile was 1000 paces of a roman soldier
which would be 2000 steps.
- Original Message -
From: mechtly, eugene a mech...@illinois.edu
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013 12:50 pm
Subject: [USMA:53024] Re: Si and Agriculture examples
To: U.S. Metric Association
Reminds me of letters I wrote to publishers of science magazines (and even the Futurist) about 30 years ago. At the time they assured me they were going metric, they just didn't want to be forcedto follow a specific schedule.Mark- Original Message -From: Paul Trusten
eption is]). I'd love to see a metrication effort that was sophisticated enough to skirt around the problem. For example, by changing the perception, turning the tables on it, or even playing it our endearingadvantage…
On 17 June 2013 03:31, Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu wrote:
NIST has prepare
I would like to work with both of you on this, but I think it will take lobbying. I found a lobbying group that will send out messages to all senators and representatives for about $1,000.00.IF I get irritated enough at the lack of movement in congress, I might go ahead and hire him
s of the possibility of our actions reinforcing the Metric Dweeb perception… Sorry if that's rambly.
On 17 June 2013 19:34, Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu wrote:
That was me. I was intending to give the bumper sticker to Bill Clinton, but by the time I got to where he was he had moved on sh
NIST has prepared the legislation, but it first has to be accepted by the Cabinent before being submitted for Congressional action. As far as I know there are still members of the "change" Caninent who still are not willing to move forward from a 16th Century measurement system.Mark- Original
Sounds like an organization Tony Planas and Edward Schlesinger might be interested in working with.Mark- Original Message -From: Martin Vlietstra vliets...@btinternet.comDate: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:12 pmSubject: [USMA:52921] Re: Guidance from export.govTo: "U.S. Metric Association"
I actually wrote a letter to John Holdren about the FPLA update something like
three months ago. No response, naturally.
Mark
- Original Message -
From: mechtly, eugene a mech...@illinois.edu
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 4:42 pm
Subject: [USMA:52908] Office of Science and Technology
I like it, and more of us should respond.Did you notice how he talked about how the government this and the government that? He doesn't seem to realize he IS the government.I doubt the guy even bothered to read the results of the 1971 study by Maurice Stans from the Nixon administration, "A Metric
You guys inspired me to send my own response to Gallagher. It might take a few days to get there since I sent it out snail mail. I think personal letters have more of an effect than emails, but you get an advance copy.The worst part was he talked as if someone else was responsible for working for
I just wish we knew people who traveled in the same circles as these movers and shakers. Looks like she will be yet again one more disaster for metrication. I remember talking to Al Gore when he ran for President. I asked if he would "fight for metrication". He said "Huh?"This from the "technology
s in the ratio 99:70, though 17:12 seems OK.
From: Henschel Mark [mailto:mw-hensch...@neiu.edu] Sent: 05 June 2013 02:19 To: vliets...@btinternet.com Cc: U.S. Metric Association Subject: Re: [USMA:52864] RE: Metric Flag
Not exactly.
Metric paper is the ratio of one to the square root of two, or o
it from the chart. I told her if you measure people properly the
calculations are easy.
Carleton
From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of
Henschel Mark
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 21:16
To: U.S. Metric Association
Cc: U.S. Metric Association; mechtly
From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of
Henschel Mark
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 21:16
To: U.S. Metric Association
Cc: U.S. Metric Association; mechtly, eugene a
Subject: [USMA:52872] RE: Re: A Response to the Metric Petition at We The
People
of data
entry to the nearest gram, you would almost be forced to accept four digit
numbers such as 3456 (grams).
What is the actual practice in digital databased of modern hospitals?
From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [owner-u...@colostate.edu] on behalf of Henschel
Mark [mw
Not exactly.
Metric paper is the ratio of one to the square root of two, or one to radical
two (1:1.414...)
I suppose 7:10 would work as an approximation.
IF you like ratios, explore the Renard series of preferred numbers. Louis Sokol
did a lot of work on this topic and wrote some interesting
I guess it shows how stupid ad writers are. I have actually written letters to vitamin companies about 1000 mg sizes. I have to be polite, but I honestly can't figure out why they never learned that 1000 mg is the same as one gram.Mark- Original Message -From: James Frysinger
Have you noticed that the nutrition standards for sodium read "less than 2,400 mg"?Seems even the government standards writers can't figure out that 2,400 mg is the same as 2.4 grams.Mark- Original Message -From: "mechtly, eugene a" mech...@illinois.eduDate: Sunday, June 2, 2013 4:01
Has anyone ever voted on what latitude and longitude they are? Do we vote on our time zones? Do we vote on how many days are in February, 28 or 30 or 31?How can we vote on a standard?These are set by international agreement. I have no choice about my latitude or longitude (ecxcept to move) or what
I suppose they should call it the Gumball 5000 (kilometres)Mark- Original Message -From: Remek Kocz rek...@gmail.comDate: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:55 amSubject: [USMA:52805] Gumball 3000: of course it's miles.To: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu
Gumball 3000 is a road rally
linois.edu
Both of the links send me to Outlook.com. Why? And what do you do if you don't have an account there, don't want to sign up for one, and still want to see the presentation and the video? thanks,Ezra
From: "Henschel Mark" mw-hensch...@neiu.edu To: "U.S. Metric Assoc
Honestly, I must have written dozens of politicians on this issue. Even people like Bernie Sanders, who claims to be a progressive, totally ignores anything I say about the metric system and package labeling requirements.I am about at the point on giving up on politicians, since they seem to be so
I'll write him., Do you have and email address?Mark- Original Message -From: "mechtly, eugene a" mech...@illinois.eduDate: Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:58 amSubject: [USMA:52775] Free Trade with the European UnionTo: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.eduCc: "mechtly, eugene a"
Here are the links to the video and power point I created to present to the US Chamber of Commerce in support of the EU-US High Commission Forum on Transatlantic Trade.I spoke for five minutes on April 10 (Hectoday) to the Forum when I was in Washington, DC. Later they said I could prepare
Natalia:Privet:Just in case anybody is interested, I published a metric cookbook in 1974 or 1975 when I was working at Lindblom High School in Chicago.I'm interested in doing it again, if anyone wants to help and supply recipes.Mark- Original Message -From: Natalia Permiakova
Think he might be willing to look for Amelia Erhart?Mark- Original Message -From: cont...@metricpioneer.comDate: Monday, April 29, 2013 11:19 amSubject: [USMA:52719] A Yahoo Article with No Dual Measures!To: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu I am so shocked. I just read a Yahoo
...@colostate.edu
[mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Henschel Mark Sent:
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 18:31 To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: U.S.
Metric Association; U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52696] Re: video
on FPLA update Oh, I guess you have to click on the
DSCF0638.AVI
I'd suggest you start off by saying something nice.You enjoyed their broadcast, you think they wear a nice tie, you like their haircut. Anything to let them know you are a friend and want to help make the news better for everyone.Then gently remind them that people can change, that people can
OK let me know if this works for you. It should play on windows media player.
If not, I will try something else.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gzphmxqpmxxy0mx/IEqPpyGnE1
Any ideas on how to get it to youtube?
Mark
- Original Message -
From: Michael Payne metricmik...@gmail.com
Date:
Oh, I guess you have to click on the
DSCF0638.AVI-
and then download to your computer before you can see it. I am just learning
how all this electronic stuff works.
Mark
Original Message -
From: Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 7:22 pm
Subject
When we get to tons, however, the situation is reversed. If I remember correctly and avoirdupois ton is heavier than a troy ton.Mark- Original Message -From: Martin Vlietstra vliets...@btinternet.comDate: Monday, April 8, 2013 4:51 pmSubject: [USMA:52637] RE: The U.S. Isn't as Anti-metric
We have both short tons and long tons. I think the short ton is 2,000 pounds whereas the long ton is based on the hundredweight, which is 112 pounds (sic). So a long ton in the USA could very well be 2240 pounds.Mark- Original Message -From: Martin Vlietstra vliets...@btinternet.comDate:
I remember standing on a scale in England and being told I am 16 stone. I think I have gained a few kilograms since then, however.I remember something about an ounce of feathers being heavier than an ounce of gold, but just the opposite for pounds or perhaps tons. Maybe it is a pound of gold
Did you also notice that Nova could not tell the difference between a meteor, asteroid and comet?They used all three terms as if they were all the same thing. The only thing they got right was meteorite, once the rock hits the planet Earth.But there is a big difference between a dirty snowball
This is why I use poetry.Dad's little fingernail,That is a centimeterStretch our five toes in width,that shows a decimeterA four year old in heightthe meter is the startor active ten year oldfrom floor up to her heart.There are lots of relationships on the human body that relate directly to SI
Bridgett:I left some comments.Mark- Original Message -From: Metric Rules Info i...@metricrules.orgDate: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:03 pmSubject: [USMA:52533] What are these grams you speak of? Metric system still foreign - The PackerTo: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu Anti
rstand the companies HAVE to do it for compliance reasons, not necessarily because they want to. So blame Congress and the legislature of the remaining holdout State(s).
From: Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu To: U.S. Metric Association usma@colostate.edu Cc: U.S. Metric Association usm
Xerox. GM, John Deere, Chrysler, Ford, Caterpillar and IBM all use metric exclusively. Most of these companies converted to metric so many years ago (I did training sessions in the 1970's) that they don't print "metric" on their drawings anymore. They just assume the worker who reads the
21] RE: (4) Ten reasons to hate...
Henschel Mark Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:35:42 -0700
Xerox. GM, John Deere, Chrysler, Ford, Caterpillar and IBM all use metric exclusively. Most of these companies converted to metric so many years ago (I did training sessions in the 1970's) that they don't pri
I was in England (Birmingham) several times, and visited the Rover, Jaguar, and Rolls Royce engine plants (aircraft)All are metric. I assume since BMW (or Diamler Benz-forgot which) owns Rolls Royce and Bently (also owned by a German company now) they are completely metric.Might be a question for
What I don't get is why they can't pronounce the names of the years correctly. Nobody says one thousand, nine hundred sixty four, it is ninteen sixty four. Nobody says one thousand seven hundred seventy six (although this is the way it is spoken in Russian). Everybody says seventeen seventy six.So
Ever notice that people say "like" when they really mean "such as"?Mark- Original Message -From: j...@frewston.plus.comDate: Monday, March 11, 2013 2:38 amSubject: [USMA:52488] Re: Errors in GrammarTo: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu
..as well as the
Maybe we could write letters or send emails to the trade organizations expected to attend the meeting and let them know the long history of the attempt for metric-only package labeling. Some trade organizations might feel it opens US companies up to competition from metric only companies overseas,
I judged the City of Chicago Public Schools science fair for 26 years and the Illinois Junior Academy of Science science fair in Urbana/Champaign for 25 years. Plus other fairs from time to time in the Chicago area.I paid for my own awards, giving $50.00 savings bonds and buying certificates out
gene:The British group for customary measurements has had 20 years to organize demonstrations in the streets and have yet to do so, so I doubt very much they will be organizing any demonstrations anytime soon.I have noticed the Association for Customary WEights and Measures has had several
r-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Henschel Mark Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:31 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52416] RE: (8) GoMetricAmerica
My guess is that since US law (FPLA) requires dual labeling, manufacturers p
How do they get a lobbying group, and we can't set up a lobbying group?Mark- Original Message -From: "John M. Steele" jmsteele9...@sbcglobal.netDate: Sunday, March 3, 2013 12:37 pmSubject: [USMA:52439] RE: ACWMTo: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu
The ACWM guys seem a
suade them to support the FPLA amendment like you were saying. A big thing in my opinion is to get more of the general public on board with supporting it as wellSent from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone
From: Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu;To: U.S. Metric Association usma@colostate.edu;
or dealing, or pleading in any court, shall be deemed invalid or liable to objection because the weights or measures expressed or referred to therein are weights or measures of the metric system.
[USMA:52409] RE: (8) GoMetricAmerica
Henschel Mark Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:11:14 -0800
Ok. maybe we
tric based sizes. But I'm not sure about soda companies. Ill write to them. Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone
From: Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu; To: U.S. Metric Association usma@colostate.edu; Cc: U.S. Metric Association usma@colostate.edu; Subject: [USMA:52412] RE: (8) GoMetricAme
Sounds to me the response has absolutely nothing to do with going metric. Strange how all these people who work in science and technology supposedly have college degrees but seem to never have heard of the SI metric system.Mark Henschel- Original Message -From: Helen Bushnell
Yup, and the higher value of the British pound makes the differential even worse.Mark Henschel- Original Message -From: Martin Vlietstra vliets...@btinternet.comDate: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:34 amSubject: [USMA:52377] RE: $1.00/LTo: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu
ospital.
Fair trade.
Carleton
From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Henschel Mark Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 18:03 To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52378] RE: $1.00/L
Yup, and the higher value of the British pound ma
Parker:I think it will take baby steps. This Congress shows no inclination to do anything grand and spectacular about anything, least of all measurement standards. They can't even explain to people correctly when the 21st Century started or how to pronounce the year 2013 correctly.But I am eager
Hi Everybody:Evidently there was something wrong with the link I sent out
earlier. Please help us get the FPLA petition visible on the White House
website. We need 150 signatures to get the petition so that everybody who does
a search for Metric System can see this petition.Right now it is only
Thank you very much.Mark- Original Message -From: cont...@metricpioneer.comDate: Sunday, February 10, 2013 10:14 amSubject: [USMA:52351] Re: petition to update the FPLA to allow metric-only package labelingTo: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.edu
My signature is there:
D.
Hmmm. Seems to me Barack Obama is from Hawaii..Mark- Original Message -From: Metric Rules Info i...@metricrules.orgDate: Saturday, February 9, 2013 12:08 pmSubject: [USMA:52346] Hawaii Metric Bill Update (HB 36)To: "U.S. Metric Association" usma@colostate.eduCc: sunhe...@fastmail.net I
rt link to this site.
http://wh.gov/y0kx ...Parker Willey Jr.
- Forwarded Message From: Henschel Mark mw-hensch...@neiu.edu To: U.S. Metric Association usma@colostate.edu Cc: mhensc...@madisoncollege.edu Sent: Thu, February 7, 2013 2:44:03 PM Subject: [USMA:52339] Whitehouse petition to
Hi Guys:I'm sure you are all pleased we have over 35,000 signatures on a pro-metric petition on the Whitehouse website. The problem is that general requests to Congressmen or Senators often get ignored, because the representative doesn't know what the requestor wants (or doesn't know much about
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