Ernie: Did you miss my recent message about the use of the term "metrics?" Basically, it said that the word "metrics" appears nowhere in official documentation on the metric system or in related standards documentation. Rather, it's a non-technical term, unrelated to the metric system, that refers, broadly, to the means by which one measures the effectiveness of something (e.g., an advertising campaign). Metric, as used in the context of the Modern Metric System (SI) is an adjective and, therefore, is never written in the plural. The goal of organizations like the US Metric Association is to further the use of the Modern Metric System (which, of course, involves the use of metric units). Please accept this as information, not as criticism. Bill Potts _____
Bill Potts Roseville, CA <http://metric1.org/> http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ernie edwards Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 08:06 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:40673] Furthering Metrics To USMA I am writing an open letter since others may have the same question or may be able to give me their perspective with regards to legislators. My March 4th USMA membership acceptance letter, indicated that Lorelle Young, the President, goes to DC periodically to talk with legislators.... I am trying to find information on her visits to DC especially meeting with legislators so that I can be more effective with the legislators that represent me. So, is there a President's trip report site that I haven't found yet? How often does President Young go to DC? When is her next trip? Which legislators are more receptive to furthering metrics? Thanks, Ernie Edwards [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7th Congressional District, MA
