[USMA:16623] Re: No Attachments Please

2001-12-13 Thread CarletonM
In a message dated 2001-12-11 21:46:15 Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As far as I can see, that only happens with AOL mail clients. I suspect the message leaves your end with an attachment, but that the AOL software doesn't make you aware of that. Message routing software

[USMA:16625] What happened?

2001-12-13 Thread Stephen C. Gallagher
What's up with the Metric Martyr case? I expected hearings on day 1 and day 2, and a decision on day 3. Is there a reason it's taking so long?

[USMA:16624] Martyr Trial

2001-12-13 Thread kilopascal
2001-12-13 It has been 3 weeks since the Metric Martyr appeals trial. Haven't those judges made a decision yet? Any idea when they will? Is there some time limit? John

[USMA:16626] Extra, extra... Great news!...

2001-12-13 Thread Ma Be
I've just learned that several countries in South America have strongly positioned themselves against the future ALCA (FTAA) due to the very protectionist content of America's recently approved fast track piece of legislation. Brazil, in particular, has even passed a motion yesterday afternoon

[USMA:16627] RE: Metric in the news

2001-12-13 Thread Wizard of OS
can you elaborate the difference? From: Han Maenen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: U.S. Metric Association [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [USMA:16622] RE: Metric in the news Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 08:18:13 +0100 In the Netherlands we also differentiate between 'vierkante

[USMA:16628] Re: Martyr Trial

2001-12-13 Thread Stephen Davis
If you are familiar with the workings of the British justice system, you will be aware that nowadays it takes them three weeks to turn around, let alone arrive at any verdict!! I expect we will not hear any decision until mid-January, 2002 at the earliest!! Regards, Steve. [EMAIL

[USMA:16629] Re: Extra, extra... Great news!...

2001-12-13 Thread kilopascal
2001-12-13 There is no reason why such a trade association can not still take place, but excluding the USA. By the Spanish and Portuguese speaking nations of South America forming a quasi-union, they can be a more effective voice when it comes to dealing with giants like the US. In this case

[USMA:16630] Italy news

2001-12-13 Thread kilopascal
2001-12-13 EURO ANGST AFFECTS ACCOUNTANTS AND BANK EMPLOYEESThe effects of Euro fever are not only felt in the stock market: bank employees, accountants, retailers and sales clerks are reported to suffer from anxiety, sleep disorders, migraine headaches and panic attacks as the dreaded

[USMA:16631] Re: Extra, extra... Great news!...

2001-12-13 Thread Ma Be
Excellent point, John, and well-thought out, too. The trick though is how to get these guys under one umbrella. The best we could do so far was to come up with Mercosul, and that one comprises only 4 countries, out of 10 possible... :-( Marcus On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 18:05:49 kilopascal