Once again, some anti-metric person is attempting to make the metric system look stupid: 1/4 mile as opposed to this gobbledygook: 4h/m 2-/m 3 di/m 3c/m 7 m/m. And alas, many people walk into that trap and become anti-metric through such antics. I have posted about such trash on the metricsucks site.
Han ----- Original Message ----- From: Mighty Chimp To: U.S. Metric Association Sent: Saturday, 2004-04-10 6:24 Subject: [USMA:29486] confusion Some one named Baycolony posted this below to the metric sucks site. Can any one interpret this gibberish for me/ Thanks, Euric METRICSUCKS.COM Message Board 1/4&1/2&1 stat.fur. race & 1/4&1/2&1 stat.ml. race Posted By: baycolony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, 9 April 2004, at 4:21 p.m. Jonathan, Regarding your question of March 1st @ 2.31 p.m. ''Can IAAF races be run on NCAA tracks?'' Jonathan, it is best to read the following: 2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association Track & Field & Cross Country Rules RULE 1 SECTION 1 ARTICLE 2 The running track shall be not less than 1/4 stat.ml. in length nor less than 21' in width. Lanes shall have the same width with a recommended minimum of 42'' and a maximum of 48'' including the white line to the right. Lanes shall be marked on both sides by white lines 2'' wide. The lanes shall be numbered with lane one on the left when facing the finish line. The track may be bordered on the inside by a curb of concrete, wood or suitable material a minimum of 2'' in height and width. The edges of the curb shall be rounded. Prevailing wind conditions should be considered when constructing running tracks. Jonathan, the 1/4 stat.ml. running track of the NCAA, is 4h/m 2-/m 3 di/m 3 c/m 7 m/m long. It therefore follows that the International Amateur Athletic Federation's 4 h/m race can easily fit onto the NCAA track. NCAA RUNNING TRACK 1/4 stat.fur. race or 5 da/m race 1/2 stat.fur race or 1 h/m race 1 stat.fur. race or 2 h/m race 1/4 stat.ml. race or 4 h/m race 1/2 stat.ml. race or 8 h/m race 1 stat.ml. race or 1 k/m 6 h/m race Info @ http://www.weights-and-measures.com And topic: Common Linear Measure Napoleon Emperor's Republic of Europe Decadent Linear Measure
