Gene Mechtly wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> Posting of energy (and power) data in SI by the EIA is long overdue!
Amen!
> Unless you object, I'll send a strong endorsement to your list
> of addressees and add a few from my previous e-mails to the EIA.
> (They already know the cc to the USMA server.)
Actually, the USMA mail list went out on the "blind copy to" (bcc)
line. I've just verified that from the messages source of the copy in my
sent-file. The NIST MPO is listed, as well it should be.
Yes, you would be a good one to "second the motion", with your academic
credentials. Tell them I referred the matter to you (true!) but omit the
part about my using the USMA mail list to do so (unnecessary,
distracting detail). As a EE on a university faculty, it would be quite
reasonable for you to have "standing" on the matter. If she gets a
flurry of mail, however, or a hint that this went through a discussion
forum, it will be dismissed out of hand.
> In general, all the Federal agencies that post technical data on Web
> pages must use SI *in primary positions* if they are to comply with
> the intent of the Executive Order by President Bush (the elder),
> an Order *still* in effect although too often evaded.
>
> More of us in this Forum should persuade Federal employees to use SI
> in their Web pages without excuses or apologies.
I think that federal web pages are a good target to focus on, as you
know from my many past postings. Hey, we own those!
> I admire your efforts to do this.
Thanks, Gene! I appreciate those kind words! In fact, I truly was
growing angry as I worked on my research. It took some effort to remain
polite and at least semi-professional in my tone.
Jim
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