If I cared to dig out that old letter I received a couple of years ago
from the Smithsonian Magazine, it would probably be found to read word
for word what they sent you. They probably have a "no-metric" hot key
on their word processor that spits it out on demand.
The Smithsonian magazine and National Geographic editorial staffs are
apparently cut from the same bolt of cloth. Unfortunately, they are
favorably looked upon as "scholarly" by many, and not entirely without
cause. If we could somehow get these two national magazines to
metricate, it would probably have a strong pro-metric effect on the
public. What is it that makes these magazine editors, journalists, and
public affairs officers (especially at Johnson Space Center!) so
adamant about being the last? Are they afraid of being accused of being
leaders instead of followers?
Thanks for your efforts, Robert. I did battle and lost, letting them
know I would not renew my subscription to Smithsonian as a result of
their policy. Who knows which drop of water will finish eroding a hole
in the stone wall.
Jim
On Friday 29 June 2001 2215, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 2001 June 27
> Don Moser, Editor
> Smithsonian Magazine
> Suite 7100
> 750 9th Street NW
> Washington, D.C. 20560-0951
>
> Dear Editor Moser;
>
> Thank you for having Ms.Henry answer my letter to you
> about metric units in Smithsonian Magazine.
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James R. Frysinger University/College of Charleston
10 Captiva Row Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
Charleston, SC 29407 66 George Street
843.225.0805 Charleston, SC 29424
http://www.cofc.edu/~frysingj [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cert. Adv. Metrication Specialist 843.953.7644
