[USMA:53467] Re: Questions -- if you would be so kind to answer

2013-12-26 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
The subject is covered in SI-10 and defines conversion vs. substitution, here is a small part of the text: (Would have copied and pasted the whole thing but I don’t want to violate any copyrights). B.7 Conversion versus substitution Transitioning from traditional inch-pound units to SI

[USMA:53468] Re: Math Test

2013-12-26 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I agree, too much math and work for 8:30 on December 26th. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Harry Wyeth Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 11:46 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:53463] Re: Math Test What is

[USMA:53444] RE: New Weather Underground PWS Metric Dashboard in Beta

2013-12-16 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I got a pebble watch and downloaded a weather app. I can toggle between Imperial and Metric units but even in English mode only the temps are in Fahrenheit. Wind speed pressure is all in SI. Now if I can only figure out how to get the weather to update, it's still showing the forecast from 4

[USMA:53430] RE: 0 to 100 km/h Performance Measure for Automotive Acceleration

2013-12-12 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I agree, we Americans tend to be a bit arrogant and thing that the only way is the US way. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of cont...@metricpioneer.com Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 3:19 PM To: U.S. Metric Association

[USMA:53407] RE: Delsym 12-Hour Cough Relief liquid dosing cup

2013-11-18 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
It is not really dual scaling but dual labeling. The line marks are the same for metric and tsp just labeled in familiar if not appropriate verbiage. One can assume (maybe someone should check it) that the lines are set for ml and labeled for tsp and not vise versa (i.e. it's defined in

[USMA:53373] Re: the UPLR permissive metric-only labeling amendment

2013-10-30 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I agree, NY is lazy and perhaps as dysfunctional at times as Congress but if there was support in congress from 49 voting states then I don’t see why NY would have that much influence on the decision to pass or fail it. Maybe having pending legislation where NY congresspersons see that they

[USMA:53267] RE: car talk

2013-09-17 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
It was at the end of this segment. http://www.cartalk.com/player5/player.php?a=segmentsegment=08 -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce Arkwright Jr Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 4:10 PM To: U.S. Metric Association

[USMA:53261] RE: math workbooks in Staples.

2013-09-16 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
NY text books are like this as well, both units used interchangeably on different problems. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Edward Schlesinger Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:32 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:53254] math workbooks

[USMA:53262] car talk

2013-09-16 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Caught the end of Car Talk on NPR this past weekend, missed the Puzzler and can’t remember the entire conversation but the guys were talking about the metric system and were very supportive. They really trashed the US for being one of the only countries or at least the largest country that is

[USMA:53240] Re: \Math Conversion-Metric System Help!,\ Cries a Nursing Student

2013-09-12 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
My experiences with my kids in NY on exams and in text books for math and science questions (mostly where units of any type are used) they use both interchangeably assuming the kids know and understand both systems. They may ask a math question in meters but the next question may state

[USMA:53223] RE: metric ounces of 30 g and 30 mL

2013-09-03 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
It is an issue of substation vs. conversion (as discussed in SI10 annex b7). From: Kilopascal [mailto:kilopas...@cox.net] Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 12:55 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:53197] metric ounces of 30 g and 30 mL Eugene, You misunderstood the point I was trying to

[USMA:53199] Re: Metric / Imperial / Standard

2013-08-22 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Of course let's not forget the ever enduring WOMBAT! -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Trusten Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 4:14 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: U.S. Metric Association; mechtly, eugene a Subject:

[USMA:53153] Re: my letter to Taylor Precision Products (sent as a consumer)

2013-08-12 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I tend to agree, it could have a negative impact as it tends t anger those against the metric system and they resist using it even more. Might however be nice if the instructions highlighted it better and encouraged the benefits of using metric measurements, i.e. Sharing info with doctors who

[USMA:53116] RE: Bicycle Speedometer Question

2013-07-29 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I have one although the battery only lasts one year but mine has to be calibrated in English or metric so once you set it you have to recalibrate to change the units. Bit of a pain but I suppose it forces you to stay with metric and not cheat and go back. -Original Message- From:

[USMA:53088] Re: Si and Agriculture examples

2013-07-22 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I finally had a chance to review my son's scout book which is the most recent version. The new book does not mention or define pace but it does talk about a 500-yard walk/run. Walking and running strengthen the heart, lung and muscles of the legs and hips. How to do it: Five hundred yards is

[USMA:53075] Minus5

2013-07-15 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
There is a Bar that opened in NYC at the Hilton called the Minus5 Ice bar. Yes it's made of ice and yes the name is because of the temperature of the place inside -5º C (you walk in they give you a parka and gloves). Howard Ressel Project Design Engineer NYSDOT 1530 Jefferson Road Rochester,

[USMA:52928] Re: Bad sign re: Canada and metrication

2013-06-14 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
We always have to remember that some of these guys grew up in feet an inches (especially in Canada) and its very hard to break old habits. Now if the guy was say under 30 (maybe even under 40) Id have a bigger issue. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu

[USMA:52866] RE: Metric Flag

2013-06-04 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I agree -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Martin Vlietstra Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 5:12 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52858] RE: Metric Flag Very neat, but I would remove the text. Flags should not have

[USMA:52868] Letter to the editor in our local newspaper

2013-06-04 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
This was in our local paper last week. Left-handed people snubbed by chair-makers I've spent many afternoons since my wife's stroke and right-side paralysis looking for a chair with a footrest that she could easily operate. I've probably looked at over 200 chairs in a half dozen furniture

[USMA:52770] RE: Completely metric movie trailer.

2013-05-15 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Oblivion was the other side, used miles and English. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Remek Kocz Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:35 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52769] Completely metric movie trailer. Trailer for After Earth, a sci-fi

[USMA:52716] RE: Why the Inconsistency?

2013-04-29 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I wonder if Discovery has a guideline or standard practice for shows they buy or produce with regard to units of measure. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of c...@traditio.com Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 2:48 PM To: U.S.

[USMA:52383] RE: $1.00/L

2013-02-21 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
In Rochester NY all buses are $1 for standard fair. Not sure how they do it, just a well run efficient system (that most people don't use). From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Henschel Mark Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:16 PM To: U.S. Metric

[USMA:52341] Casual metric on CNN

2013-02-08 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Report today on CNN (head it on my satellite radio): Reporter talking about the snow in NY. I can't quote exactly but she said they expect 2-3 feet, up to a meter of snow. It was a very casual mention, not a conversion, or a cross reference. Guess that reporter has a good feel for what a

[USMA:52280] RE: Fwd: The Metric System, the United States of America, and Scientific Literacy | Sci-Ed

2013-01-29 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Welcome to the list Linda. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of laander...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:45 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52278] Fwd: The Metric System, the United States of America, and Scientific Literacy

[USMA:52254] RE: Oddball measurement

2013-01-24 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Maybe they filled the can then measured it. Probably an Engineer, nothing like engineers for precision. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Harry Wyeth Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:58 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52249]

[USMA:52238] RE: FW: Metric system flyers/posters

2013-01-23 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I'd put one up at work but your preaching to the choir From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of derryod...@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9:40 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52231] RE: FW: Metric system flyers/posters Awesome. That

[USMA:52239] RE: current status of the Hawaii metric bill, H.B. 36

2013-01-23 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Sadly I doubt it will have any effect at all. If it passes, a good thing, Hawaii is so isolated from the mainland and so unique in its demographics and culture that it wouldn't really matter. There is quite a bit of mixed use and probably more use of SI than most states in Puerto Rico (and I'd

[USMA:52240] RE: current status of the Hawaii metric bill, H.B. 36

2013-01-23 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Like Caltrans, NYSDOT was fully metric. We were probably the furthest along of all the States but sadly we were not ready to go it alone and have since reverted. There are still a few metric projects out there but slowly they are all disappearing. There was a cost to revert but most states

[USMA:52245] RE: current status of the Hawaii metric bill, H.B. 36

2013-01-23 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
NY is supposed to do that as well but since we have no money its on a hold, lets hope we are broke so long that we go to metric before we waste $$ doing this. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of a-bruie...@lycos.com Sent:

[USMA:52189] RE: Hello

2013-01-17 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Welcome to the list Derry, where have you been trying to promote SI usage and where have you been having problems? Maybe someone on this list, or the resources of USMA can be of assistance. Always nice to have new people join the conversations. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu

[USMA:52142] Re: Fwd: [SI] viral White House petition on U.S. metrication

2013-01-11 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Not to sound negative but if we could only get it to 2.5 M then we'd have some real impact. 25,000 is only 0.008% of the population -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Payne Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 4:16 PM

[USMA:52086] Re: Adopt a National Metrication Policy

2012-12-24 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Merry Christmas, belated Happy Hanukah and happy holiday season to all my USMA and list friends. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of sunhe...@fastmail.net Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 4:02 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52085] Re:

[USMA:52071]

2012-12-11 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
From a friend on Facebook... I had a dream last night that I weighted a thousandth of a gram. I squealed, 0mg! Howard Ressel Project Design Engineer NYSDOT 1530 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 585 272-3372 43,560 square feet in an acre 5280 feet in a mile 16 ounces in a pound 128 ounces

[USMA:52046] RE: Fw: Re: Re: Pennzoil 5.1 quarts

2012-12-04 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
So if you need 5 Quarts, 0.1 quart goes down the drain or to the landfill. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of John M. Steele Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 9:42 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52044] Fw: Re: Re: Pennzoil 5.1 quarts

[USMA:52013] RE: Cooking a Poundcake in a Metric Oven Is No Easy Task

2012-11-27 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Do they make metric flat head and Phillips head screwdrivers (don't answer this ha-ha). From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Carleton MacDonald Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:19 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52012] RE: Cooking a

[USMA:51950] RE: FW:

2012-10-12 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
at our countries non conversion. From: Martin Vlietstra [mailto:vliets...@btinternet.com] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 9:46 AM To: Ressel, Howard (DOT); 'U.S. Metric Association' Subject: RE: [USMA:51948] FW: The original appears to have been taken in either Kenya, Tanzannia or possibly Uganda

[USMA:51873] RE: Minus the Penny, Please

2012-09-04 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Well if they succeed eliminating the penny it will be of good help to our cause. It changes the paradigm that Americans can't change or accept change (no pun intended). -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of

[USMA:51851] RE: Hard Lessons at the Olympics -- Or Just Uneducated?

2012-08-13 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
If it's so hard for the US to compete on a metric level field then why are we still no. 1 in medals? -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of c...@traditio.com Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 1:09 PM To: U.S. Metric Association

[USMA:51788] Re: Mayor Bloomberg Tries to Destroy the Metric System in NYC

2012-07-23 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Off topic so I'll make this short but how the heck is this going to work? Are they going to ban self service machines? IS there going to be an officer writing tickets if you fill up a large cup with regular coke vs. the diet coke you ordered? From: owner-u...@colostate.edu

[USMA:51775] Re: Tape measures + folding metric

2012-07-20 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
We used the flexible rules in the field all the time, have many around the office that are getting less and less use as we sadly retract back to English. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of m. f. moon Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 3:07 PM To: U.S.

[USMA:51653] Re: church magazine

2012-05-21 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Not me, way too early in the AM and the week to get that one. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of James Frysinger Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:08 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:51651]

[USMA:51642] British TV Show

2012-05-14 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Episode of Dr. Martin on PBS: Dr. to patient your son will be ok if his temp is 38, call me if it's higher. Patient later in show: Dr. the temp is really high its 99. Dr.: That is Fahrenheit you imbecile. Note: not an exact transcript but you get the point. -Original Message-

[USMA:51631] RE: Track Field Hides Who's on Second

2012-05-07 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I have worked a race for a group I work with which holds a 5K every year but they mark the intermediate distances in miles, bit frustrating. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Carleton MacDonald Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:23 PM To: U.S. Metric

[USMA:51597] Re: tonne--yeah, right

2012-04-09 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Observation: What are going to see, for a long time, is non metric vernacular in our daily lives. I see it in Canada when I visit and on TV shows from England and even from things I've seen in Australia and other metric countries. It's even in a book I'm reading, a Science Fiction novel in

[USMA:51487] Hmm nice round number

2012-03-01 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Secrecy has enveloped the 1-kilometer-tall Kingdom Tower, to be sited north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. If built, the estimated $1.2-billion megatower would replace the 828-meter-tall Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest.

[USMA:51435] RE: Standard unit for driving clearance

2012-02-02 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I believe that bridge clearance is marked 1' below actual unless it is below the minimum 14' (16' on most interstates) in which case we sometimes put up a sign with the clearance and words actual, for example we might say Clearance 13' 2 actual. I would assume if we ever go metric on signs we

[USMA:51437] RE: Standard unit for driving clearance

2012-02-02 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I would hope if the decimal was blotted out on a sign than our maintenance forces would fix it. Thanks interesting discussion though. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Rittman Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 10:13 AM To: U.S. Metric

[USMA:51429] Re: Fast, friendly fun | The Columbus Dispatch

2012-01-31 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I was a bit concerned at first as a regulation handball court is played on a court 40 by 20 feet (12 × 6.1 m) with either a single (front) wall, three ...(I don't play I just looked it up), but I don't think the sport Tchoukball is played on a handball court, that's an entirely different sport.

[USMA:51423] TV Ad

2012-01-23 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Saw a new ad for an eyelash thing (not sure what they are called since I don't personally use them). The ad says it will add 4 mm to the length of your eyelashes. The 4 mm was very prominent. Howard Ressel Project Design Engineer NYSDOT 1530 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 585 272-3372

[USMA:51357] RE: Metric Honey Bun's answer to The Ten Days of Christmas

2011-12-12 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Hmm maybe they should have stretched that oil to 10 days so Hanukah could be metric as well. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Michael GLASS Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:15 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:51356] Metric Honey

[USMA:51329] Super Tall Buildings, the Engineering News Record and SI

2011-11-16 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
The Engineering News Record published an article about super tall skyscrapers. Amazingly the new One World Trade Center is about 6th on the list of tall buildings under construction (and there are many more that are taller and now completed) around the worked. As the US falls behind in the

[USMA:51278] RE: COINS Act H.R.2977 Off topic

2011-10-24 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I save coins and build up a fund so every June my wife and I can go for a real fancy anniversary dinner. Things would build much faster if I had $1 coins to save (although to be honest I'd probably spend them). From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of

[USMA:51267] Apartment Ad in NY Magazine

2011-10-21 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I saw an Interesting ad in New York magazine for an apartment in Manhattan. They quoted the interior size as 3,200 SF (297 SM). I don't think most ad's in Canada even use metric units yet let alone an ad in New York City. Unfortunately all the room dimensions are in feet only. Oh the

[USMA:51189] RE: Highway sign with dual units

2011-10-03 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Did the sign look new or old? -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of James Frysinger Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 7:30 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:51186] Highway sign with dual units Seen today on I-75

[USMA:51126] New coke size

2011-09-22 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
They finally take metric to their advantage tying it to their 125 anniversary. http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/dynamic/press_center/2011/05/125-for-125.html Now if we can only get rid of the 16oz and 20oz bottles. Howard Ressel Project Design Engineer NYSDOT 1530 Jefferson Road Rochester,

[USMA:51100] Re: Question about metric highway requirements

2011-09-08 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
With due respect, I think your plan is flawed, you cannot convert the US purely on geographical terms. You have to do it a sector or industry at a time. The mistake we made with State highway agencies was that we neglected the rest of the construction industry. Contractors had to build in

[USMA:51095] Re: Question about metric highway requirements

2011-09-07 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
New York was one of the last to revert, we are still building metric projects but they are becoming fewer and fewer. The mistake we made was to try to convert part of an industry. When the auto industry converted everything did at the same time, all US manufactures, and all suppliers. We

[USMA:51081] Re: Car talk

2011-09-06 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I still prefer my metric hammer. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Remek Kocz Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 12:40 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:51067] Re: Car talk But the discussion is encouraging--most people seem to be in favor

[USMA:51051] RE: Tropical Storm Katia strengthening, moving northwestward: NHC

2011-09-01 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Interestingly the following bring up wavy not spelled correct lines: kmph, kph but it did recognize mph and Km/h From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Carleton MacDonald Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:00 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject:

[USMA:50968] Older movies get it right (somewhat)

2011-08-15 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Although we would love to see all movies metric, it makes sense that historically accurate movies use the language' of the native country and of the time. So when a WWII movie is produced the Brits would appropriately use feet and miles, the Germans meters. I saw the Mackenzie Break this

[USMA:50959] Interesting article headline

2011-08-12 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I would have figured that in the Netherlands they would measure in km and not in miles [cid:image003.jpg@01CC58C8.9ECA66F0] Howard Ressel Project Design Engineer NYSDOT 1530 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 585 272-3372 43,560 square feet in an acre 5280 feet in a mile 16

[USMA:50876] RE: PAT NAUGHTIN

2011-07-18 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
My deepest sympathies to you and Pat's family. We corresponded several times and I will miss reading his newsletters and his postings. He was a very dedicated metric supporter and I am sure his dedication to life and his family were equally deep and meaningful. Howard Ressel -Original

[USMA:50867] Re: National Geographic

2011-07-12 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
What a ride it has been, short term sadness but long term it’s just the beginning…. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Payne Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:01 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: j...@metricmethods.com; U.S. Metric Association

[USMA:50416] Conversion vs. Substitution (formerly hard vs. soft conversions)

2011-05-03 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Now that the new American National Standard for Metric Practice, dated April 11, 2011, commonly referred to as SI-10 has been published, I want to share one of the newer concepts that was included in the appendix to the document. When our office started to convert, we underwent much training

[USMA:50408] RE: Chinese Kindergarten

2011-04-28 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I watched this at home, am I missing something? How does it relate to metric and the listserve? From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Trusten Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:44 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:50399] Chinese

[USMA:50395] RE: Coconut matzos

2011-04-25 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Poking all those holes might take the entire 15 minutes. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Pierre Abbat Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 12:36 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:50394] Coconut matzos I think I've

[USMA:50352] Re: coffee mug calibrated in milliliters

2011-04-13 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Like the 15 month old at Applebee's that was served a mixed drink from a container labeled apple juice. Fortunately he's ok but his parents were wondering why he was acting so strange. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of

[USMA:50223] Re: Challah, with metric masses

2011-03-28 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I think I'll stick to the Manischewitz variety. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of James R. Frysinger Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 8:43 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:50219] Re: Challah, with metric masses

[USMA:50176] Re: M(etri)c Burger

2011-03-24 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Sounds like one of those which one of these stories is true on Wait wait.. on NPR. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of John M. Steele Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 6:23 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:50150] Re: M(etri)c Burger I

[USMA:50091] RE: Air drops of water on reactor

2011-03-18 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I'm guessing that was more of a publicity stunt than anything else. Make people feel good because they are really doing something. The sight of the water pouring all over the plant makes great CNN video. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Harry Wyeth

[USMA:50035] Re: Putting radiation levels in perspective

2011-03-15 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I heard one report on NPR that sated the Americans usually call the Japanese for expertise on Nuclear Power so who should be calling whom here. Not that we can’t help. At least they didn’t call Iran or N. Korea for help. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf

[USMA:49996] Re: Metrication matters 94

2011-03-11 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I wouldn’t say the beverage industry is doing such a good job. We have one and two liter bottles we even have 500 ml bottles that are sometimes sold as 16.9 oz. but the individual size bottles and cans are still 12, 16 24 oz. I think even the new small cans of Coke are 7.5 oz or 8 oz. From:

[USMA:49752] RE: Super Bowl: NFL, stop with the Roman numerals

2011-02-04 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Are there any Romans still around? Hail Cesar! From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of John M. Steele Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 7:31 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:49750] Super Bowl: NFL, stop with the Roman numerals This reporter

[USMA:49597] Re: More dumbing down via NPR

2011-01-25 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Howard, As I understand it, it is illegal to trade using old pre-metric measuring words. Cheers, Pat Naughtin Geelong, Australia On 2011/01/25, at 00:10 , Ressel, Howard (DOT) wrote: One doesn't have to search very far to see that the change to metric will indeed take decades or a generation

[USMA:49583] RE: More dumbing down via NPR

2011-01-24 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Well how old was the woman? How long has the country been metric? Is she a native? These could always be factors as old habits are hard to break. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of ezra.steinb...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 4:21 PM

[USMA:49584] Re: More dumbing down via NPR

2011-01-24 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
One doesn't have to search very far to see that the change to metric will indeed take decades or a generation. See the attached page I found by chance, it's an Australian web site. http://terminalsports.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1585 From: owner-u...@colostate.edu

[USMA:49353] Re: metric gallon

2010-12-31 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Canadians measuring in gallons is probably one of two things: Tradition: It is going to take years to wean even the most metrically minded country off of non metric units Even if we went 100% metric tomorrow certain things will be referenced in WOMBAT for years, if not generations to come.

[USMA:49357] Re: metric gallon

2010-12-31 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
imagine a reporter saying the ball was carried 15 meters down field and the ball was placed on the 300 mm line or one meter line. From: John M. Steele [mailto:jmsteele9...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 9:44 AM To: Ressel, Howard (DOT); U.S. Metric Association Subject: Re: [USMA:49353

[USMA:49359] Happy NY

2010-12-31 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Happy New Year to all. May 2011 be metrically magical for you.

[USMA:49321] Re: Direct metrication or metric conversion

2010-12-28 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
And our inability to convert the entire industry. We learned that you cannot convert part of an industry and expect contractors/manufactures/supplies etc. to be willing to work with both systems at the same time. We converted the design side relatively easy but we did a lousy job of

[USMA:49322] Re: Direct metrication or metric conversion

2010-12-28 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I agree, it takes everyone, the entire industry not just one aspect of it. Of course it didn't seem to matter how much it cost to go back but when we talk about converting the red flag goes up on how much it will cost us to do so. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu

[USMA:49284] Happy holidays

2010-12-24 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
To all my virtual friends on the list: Have a happy and healthy holiday weekend (to those so celebrating). May Santa bring you all appropriately metric gifts.

[USMA:49217] Vitamins and IU's

2010-12-15 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Here is a question: what is an International Unit as defined by Vitamins? For example, one is told to take vitamins D as so many International Units.

[USMA:49199] Re: Driving in the Caribbean

2010-12-14 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Yes I remember from a High School trip 30 years ago that they drive on the left with left hand drive cars, very odd. They also don’t fill pot holes, they just drive around them and make the road wider. At least this was how it is on Andros Island. From: owner-u...@colostate.edu

[USMA:49184] RE: Construction SI

2010-12-13 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I would agree, show the leading Zero. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Martin Vlietstra Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:04 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:49181] RE: Construction SI I would at least write

[USMA:48978] Re: new fuel economy label under review by EPA Re: Re: Nissan Leaf

2010-12-01 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Comments below From: Pat Naughtin [mailto:pat.naugh...@metricationmatters.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 4:58 AM To: Ressel, Howard (DOT) Cc: U.S. Metric Association Subject: Re: [USMA:48967] Re: new fuel economy label under review by EPA Re: Re: Nissan Leaf On 2010/12/01, at 06:13

[USMA:48967] Re: new fuel economy label under review by EPA Re: Re: Nissan Leaf

2010-11-30 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
The NYSDOT (NY), the last holdout is on the track to conversion back to English although we are still letting Metric projects. Personally I'm savoring the last few I have). The big mistake I my mind was our efforts to convert part of an industry. When the auto industry went, all of it went

[USMA:48756] RE: deli counter measures and metrication

2010-11-03 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Gee I never knew it was Anchors Aweigh I always thought it was anchors away. You learn something new every day. -Original Message- From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of James R. Frysinger Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 11:30 AM To: U.S.

[USMA:48759] RE: Aweigh

2010-11-03 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
(ballistic missiles), not a Navy Officer; so who am I to say that navy officers do not or did not routinely measure the weight (newtons) or mass (kilograms) of their anchors? Original message Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 13:56:30 -0400 From: Ressel, Howard (DOT) hres...@dot.state.ny.us Subject

[USMA:48712] TV Cooking Shows

2010-10-26 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I don't normal watch these shows although my wife does but I caught an episode of Barefoot Contessa the other night and she was making yummy chocolate truffles. The measurements she gave were mostly in metric. She measured the chocolate on a scale in grams and fluids in ml. She sounded

[USMA:48688] Re: New Subway commercial: so wrong is so many ways.

2010-10-20 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Did McDonalds do the same with the ¼ pounder? From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Pat Naughtin Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 12:55 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:48685] Re: New Subway commercial: so wrong is so many ways. On

[USMA:48611] Re: metre or meter

2010-10-04 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
Homophones are when you got to Verizon and you can get 5 of the same phones for your family most families though are heterophones with each user kid wanting their one individual phone. My house is homophonic as we only have Panasonic phones. In capitalistic countries most all are

[USMA:48304] RE: Gold density

2010-08-02 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
III'; 'Phil Chernack'; 'Pierre Abbat'; 'Patrick Moore'; 'Remek Kocz'; 'Robert H Bushnell, PhD PE'; 'Robin Paice'; 'Tom Wade'; 'Paul Trusten, R.Ph.'; Ressel, Howard (DOT); 'Stephen Davis' Subject: RE: [USMA:48288] Gold density Which raises the question - which is heavier, an ounce of gold

[USMA:48278] test

2010-07-27 Thread Ressel, Howard (DOT)
I was upgraded to outlook and am not sure if I am getting Emails at work so this is a test.