[USMA 130] Re: Charts

2016-03-19 Thread Stanislav Jakuba
Gene: No, I have not been able to match those colors. Tried it last year. Chamonix is in France, although it could just as well be in Switzerland or Italy as it is at the intersection of the three borders. Skiing for me was the best ever when all categories (snow, weather, slopes, lifts, views,

[USMA 129] 24-hour outer-dial wristwatch

2016-03-19 Thread Paul Trusten
Not relevant to U.S. metrication, but I never saw a warch with the hours 13 through 24 on the outer dial: http://www.wristwatch.com/products/casio-unisexs-casual-classic-watch-mq24-9b?utm_medium=cpc_source=googlepla=11470529926=COGd4ZC0zcsCFQIcaQodSsgHBw

[USMA 128] Re: Charts

2016-03-19 Thread mechtly, eugene a
Stan, I agree. The Brownridge Charts are very nicely done. All you need to add is companion charts for solar and wind power. Can you match the gorgeous color code? I do need to enlarge the Charts. My eyes can no longer magnify the fine print. How was the skiing in the Alps? Where did you

[USMA 126] Re: Renewable Energy Status in the USA

2016-03-19 Thread Stanislav Jakuba
I made it back in one piece. Skiing in Chamonix was the best ever partially because of the excellent snow and sun, and partially because the hotel provided free (metric) beer 24/7. Cannot beat that combination. Plus the skiing elevation of 3000 was in m not in ft (Mt. Blank is 4808 m). Will do the

[USMA 122] metric jab on TV

2016-03-19 Thread Ressel, Howard R (DOT)
Did anyone catch the metric reference (or jab) on Better Call Saul? Howard R. Ressel Project Design Engineer New York State Department of Transportation 1530 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 272-3372 | howard.res...@dot.ny.gov www.dot.ny.gov [Dept of Transportation Logo-with gov and

[USMA 124] American Pharmacists Association adopts metric-only policy for labelling oral medications

2016-03-19 Thread Peter Goodyear
Hi, everyone, The American Pharmacists association has adopted a new policy of labelling and measurement of oral liquid medication in millilitres only, no teaspoons or tablespoons. (Why did it take so long?) To quote from their press release: Labeling and Measurement of Oral Liquid Medications

[USMA 125] Re: American Pharmacists Association adopts metric-only policy for labelling oral medications

2016-03-19 Thread Paul Trusten
APhA is following the lead of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices from five years ago (https://www.ismp.org/pressroom/PR20110808.pdf ). > On Mar 17, 2016, at 16:12, Peter Goodyear wrote: > > Hi, everyone, > > The American Pharmacists association has adopted a

[USMA 127] Charts

2016-03-19 Thread Stanislav Jakuba
Gene: Before I get to making my charts and comments, you and our members should see these beauties generously shared with everybody by Prof. Dennis Brownridge recently. Maybe you did not see them yet. Let me know what you think. Stan Dennis Brownridge, U.S. Energy Sources (charts 1-8)