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Published articles about the
metric system, metrication,
and related standards

The page contains periodical (magazine and newspaper) articles about the metric system published from 1996 to the present. Also included are shorter news items, editorials, and letters to the editor. In addition, an extensive Metric Bibliography of articles published since the mid 1940s has been compiled. A list of metric cartoons is also available on this Website.

Order of items in references below:

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Periodical and online articles by year:

Year 2008 periodical and online articles [18 items]:

  1. Asheville (NC) Times-Citizen, 2008-Jul-28, 2p., King,C.; editorial: It's time for the U.S. to join the rest of the world and go fully metric. [http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880726054]
  2. ASHRAE Journal, 2008-May, p.7; AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute) policy to require SI.
  3. Baltimore (MD) Sun, 2008-Sep-07, 2p., Gilbert,J.; Humor: It's time we forget about feet and furlongs and go metric. [http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/howard/bal-ho.humor07sep07,0,4137053.story]
  4. The Current (University of St. Louis, student newspaper), 2008-Mar-03, 2p., Gillham,B.; U.S. system of measurement sinking below other countries. [http://media.www.thecurrentonline.com/media/storage/paper304/news/2008/03/03/Opinions/U.s-System.Of.Measurement.Sinking.Below.Other.Countries-3248085.shtml]
  5. Daily Telegraph, 2008-Aug-16, 1p., Nikkhan,R.; Town (Sandbach, Cheshire) ditches imperial for metric signs. [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2571145/Town-ditches-imperial-for-metric-signs.html]
  6. Federal Register, v.73(96), 2008-May-16, p.28432-28433, Turner,J.M.; DoC, NIST: Interpretation of the International System of Unite (the metric system of measurement) for the United States.
  7. Guardian (U.K.), 2008-Jul-26, 1p., Editorial: In praise of decimalization. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/jul/28/2]
  8. Kansas City (MO) Star, 2008-Mar-15, 1p., U.S. Excerpts: Metric moment (fom The Current, University of Missouri, St. Louis) [http://www.kansascity.com/273/story/532999.html]
  9. La Crosse (MN) Tribune, 2008-Jul-12, 3p., Hubbuch,C.; What's that in metric? La Crescent (MN) man (Frank Van Lin) says U.S. should make the switch. [http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/07/12/news/02metric.txt]
  10. Lincoln (NE) Journal-Star, 2008-Mar-31, 2p., Abourezk,K.; Norris (NE) teacher (Tom Price) pushes for conversion to metric. [http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2008/03/31/news/local/doc47ed785a43983676728653.txt]
  11. London Times, 2008-Jun-12, 2p., Noel Moore: A principal architect of the change to decimal currency. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article4115636.ece]
  12. News Tribune (Tacoma WA), 2008-Jun-03, 1p., Brain,M.; How stuff works: How miles work. [http://www.thenewstribune.com/tacoma/24hour/healthscience/story/379384.html]
  13. The NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Technician, v.7(1), 2008-Jan, p.6, Moore,P.O.; Feature: Metric measurement in the 21st Century. [http://www.asnt.org/restricted/tnt/v7no1.pdf]
  14. The NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Technician, v.7(3), 2008-Jul, p.10, Go metric: Crossword challenge: SI units. [USMA]
  15. Raleigh (NC) News and Observer, 2008-Jul-19, 1p., Switzer,B.; Letters: Metering water. (irrigation is a perfect situation for switching to metric units) [http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/letters/story/1146780.html]
  16. Rochester (NY) Engineer, 2008-June, p.6-7,12, Ressel,H.; Rochester and the metric system. [PDF: Rochester_Engineer_2008-06-13.pdf]
  17. San Gabriel Valley (CA) Tribune, 2008-May-08, 2p., Wilson,L.; Larry Wilson: America and other metric holdouts. [http://www2.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_9145900]
  18. Wired Magazine, 2008-May-08, 2p., Alfred,R.; May 8, 1790: Liberte! Egalite! Metrique! [http://www.wired.com/print/science/discoveries/news/2008/05/dayintech_0508]

Year 2007 periodical and online articles [20 items]:

  1. Christian Science Monitor, 2007-Apr-26, p.?, Trusten,P.; Letters to the editor: Readers debate gun control and argue for decimalization: End foot vs. meter inefficiency. [http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0426/p08s02-cole.html?page=2]
  2. Columbus (OH) Dispatch, 2007-Jan-17, p.?, Pound foolish: NASA finally plans to stick to the metric system on the moon. [http://www.dispatch.com/editorials-story.php?story=dispatch/2007/01/17/20070117-A8-02.html]
  3. Daily Advertiser (Lafayette LA), 2007-Dec-18, 1p., Read,R.D.; Commentary: Give Americans a kilometer, and we'll take a mile. [http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071218/OPINION/712180305/1014]
  4. Daily Pilot (Newport Beach and Costa Mesa CA), v.?(?), 2007-Nov-24, 4p., Gray,J.P.; It's a gray area: Times a-changing, let's go metric! [http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2007/11/25/opinion/dpt-gray1125.txt]
  5. Dallas (TX) Morning News, 2007-Apr-03, p.1D, 7D, Landers,J.; Resisting metric system puts us kilometers behind.
  6. Denver (CO) Business Journal 2007-May-04, 3p., LaPoint,N.; Knudson (Manufacturing Inc.) takes measure of metric system. [http://denver.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2007/05/07/smallb1.html]
  7. Exponent Online (Purdue University), 2007-Mar-06, 2p., Nolan,T.; Metric system remains too confusing to implement. [http://www.purdueexponent.org/index.php?module=article&story_id=4696]
  8. Greensburg (PA) Tribune-Review, 2007-Feb-16, 3p., Kaufman,D.W.; Metric system taught for good measure. (NASA) [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_493088.html]
  9. Midland (TX) Reporter-Telegram, 2007-Jan-17, p.?, Editorial: Metric system rears its head one more time.
  10. Midland (TX) Reporter-Telegram, 2007-Jan-21, p.?, Trusten,P.; Letter: Metric system designed to be used easily.
  11. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2007-winter, p.2, Jordan,D.; Metric education in the classroom: Statement to the National Panel on Mathematics.
  12. Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin, 2007-May-16, 1p., Ruzek,T.; Austin (MN) News: Austin (MN) Medical Center goes metric. [http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=294301&z=28]
  13. Rochester (NY) Democrat and Chronicle, 2007-Feb-02, 1p., Kocz,R.; Letters to the editor: U.S. kids learning at a disadvantage. (metric system) [http://www.rochesterdandc.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070202/OPINION03/702020351/1040/OPINION]
  14. Science, v.317(5845), 2007-Sep-21, p.1657, Random samples: Let England be England. (Metric Martyrs)
  15. Science News, v.171(?), 2007-Jun-16, p.383, Kruse,S.M.; letter: Not measuring up.
  16. [The] Spectator, 2007-Apr-26, 2p., Peterson,R.; Ask anything: (Why the heck doesn't the U.S. use the metric system?) [http://media.www.spectatornews.com/media/storage/paper218/news/2007/04/26/Showcase/Ask-Anything-2881311.shtml]
  17. Stabroek (Guyana) News, 2007-Jun-03, 2p., Cox,E.; Consumer concerns: Let us think metric. [http://www.stabroeknews.com/index.pl/article_sunday_features?id=56521611]
  18. Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard, 2007-May-22, 4p., Madsen,N.; Mitchell,S.; School club can really measure up [http://www.syracuse.com/poststandard/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1179824571201070.xml&coll=1]; Contests foster switch in system [http://www.syracuse.com/poststandard/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1179737721107070.xml&coll=1]; Sizable benefits in metrics [http://www.syracuse.com/poststandard/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1179824176201070.xml&coll=1]; Sally [Mitchell]'s metric facts. [http://www.syracuse.com/poststandard/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1179738146107070.xml&coll=1]
  19. Wired Magazine, v.15(9), 2007-Aug-21, 1p., Emrich,C.; Aussie researchers cut, grind, and polish the perfect kilogram. [http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/magazine/15-09/st_kilounit]
  20. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Bulletin, v.56(3), 2007-Jul, p.226, Fifty years ago (1975-Jul): Metric units in meteorology.

Year 2006 periodical and online articles [30 items]:

  1. American Venture, 2006-Oct-??, 2-p., Silvester,J.L.; Going international: We be metric. [http://www.americanventuremagazine.com/articles/513]
  2. Car and Travel (AAA New York), v.12(11), 2006-Dec, p.?, Roberts,R.B.; Letters: Off by a few millimeters. (mm vs. mil thickness)
  3. Chicago (IL) Sun-Times, 2006-Nov-27, 2-p., Wisniewski,M.; Dollar bill needs to go way of 8-track. (same mistake was made with the metric system) [http://www.suntimes.com/news/otherviews/150316,CST-EDT-REF27.article]
  4. Chicago (IL) Tribune, 2006-Oct-15, 2-p., Dembling,S.; Wandering mind: Losing the battle by inches. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-0610140259oct15,0,6507234.story?col]
  5. Chicago (IL) Tribune, 2006-Dec-03, 2-p., Payne,M.; Trusten,P.; Voice of the Traveler: Non-metric madness. [and] They keep trying. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-0612020054dec03,0,4349110.story?track=rss]
  6. Discover, v.27(6), 2006-Jun, p.26-27, Maddox,B.; Blinded by science: Nightmare of divided loyalties: Fahrenheit has warm familiarity, and Celsius weight in with cool logic. We need something completely different.
  7. Discover, v.27(8), 2006-Aug, p.11, Mayhew,S.; Ellis,S.; letters: Divided we stand (pro and con). (2006-Jun)
  8. Engineer (U.K.), v.293(7707), 2006-Sep-4/17, p.20-21, Vliestra,M.; Letters: Metrication adds up.
  9. Everett (WA) Herald, 2006-Aug-24, 2-p., Kjeldsen,J.; Confusing nail system dates to ancient Rome. ["Most countries quite intelligently use the metric system to describe nail sizes."]
  10. Fine Homebuilding, 2006-Sep, p.104, Davis,D.; Why do Canadian carpenters still measure in feet and inches?
  11. Korea Times, 2006-Oct-22, 2-p., Jin-seo,C.; Use of traditional measuring units to be fined. [http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/nation/200610/kt2006102220054910510.htm]
  12. Korea Times, 2006-Oct-29, 2-p., Jin-seo,C.; Measuring unit switch baffles businesses. [http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/biz/200610/kt2006102919324511890.htm]
  13. Manitowoc (WI) Herald-Times Reporter, 2006-Sep-01, 2-p., Mathews,C.; Grants to help local manufacturer compete globally: Federal-Mogul workers will gain new (basic metric) skills through LTC (Lakeshore Technical College). [http://www.htrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060901/MAN0101/609010733/1984]
  14. Metrologia, v.43(?), 2006-Apr, p.227-246, Mills,I.M.; others; Redefinition of the kilogram, ampere, kelvin and mole: A proposed approach to implementing CIPM recommendation 1 (CI-2005).
  15. NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) News Bulletin, 2006-Sep, p.?, Don't look now, but here comes the metric system: (2006) October 08/14 is National Metric Week.
  16. Physics Today, v.59(4), 2006-Apr, p.32-33, Feder,T.; To redefine the kilogarm, experiments must weigh in.
  17. QST (amateur/ham radio), v.90(3), 2006-Mar, p.25, Cincotta,R.; Correspondence: Let's metricate.
  18. QST (amateur/ham radio), v.90(4), 2006-May, p.24-25, Lenihan,J.; Richardson,R.L.; Correspondence: The metric system. (2006-Mar, p.25)
  19. Quality, 2006-Sep-01, 2-p., Sloma-Williams,T.; From the publisher: "Metrics' on long-ago promise. [http://www.qualitymag.com/CDA/Archives/df921238476cd010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____]
  20. Quality, 2006-Dec-14, 2-p., Cox,H.; Other dimensions: Much ado about metric. (2006-Sep-01) [http://www.qualitymag.com/CDA/Articles/Column/7a9d026b2228f010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0]
  21. (The) Roanoke (VA) Times, 2006-Aug-01, 2-p., Rusk,R.W.; opinion-editorial: Patriots choose the metric system. [http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/commentary/wb/wb/xp-76171]
  22. Saint Joseph (MO) News-Press, v.162(45), 2006-Jun-??, p.A1,A5, Newton,K.; Giving up the 'flunk scale': Man promotes metrics. (Anderson,C.)
  23. San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, 2006-Feb-05, p.?, Hudnall,J.S.; Letters to the editor: It all adds up to the metric system. [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/02/05/EDGJDH2FV91.DTL&hw=Hudnall&sn=001&sc=1000]
  24. San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, 2006-Feb-08, p.?, Kendrick,R.A.; Letters to the editor: 3 meters and a cloud. (2006-Feb-05) [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/02/08/EDGU9GJDBE1.DTL&hw=metric&sn=018&sc=085]
  25. Science News, v.169(16), 2006-Apr-22, 6-p., Cowen,R.; To leap or not to leap: Scientists debate a timely issue. [http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20060422/bob8.asp]
  26. Scientific American, v.295(6), 2006-Dec, p.102-109, Robinson,I.; Weighty matters. (replacement for international prototype kilogram)
  27. Seattle (WA) Times, 2006-Nov-18, 1-p., Holdren,L.; Letters to the editor: World's best number. (switch to the metric system) [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2003436928_satlets18.html?syndication=rss]
  28. Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Star, 2006-May-21, 3-p., Kidd,K.; Canada's impetrical system.
  29. Wall Street Journal, 2006-Mar-30, 3-p., Bialik,C.; When a billion isn't a billion. [http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB114364857897711253-lMyQjAxMDE2NDMzMDYzNDA4Wj.html]
  30. Washington (DC) Post, 2006-Feb-09, 2-p., Hacker,J.S.; In Olympics, a golden opportunity (to learn the metric system of measurement). [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/08/AR2006020801379.html]

Year 2005 periodical and online articles [35 items]:

  1. Allentown (PA) Morning Call, 2005-Mar-07, p.B1, White,B.; It's time to liter train America. (Woodall,E.)
  2. Allentown (PA) Morning Call, 2005-May-23, p.B1, White,B.; Pro-metric column drew mixed response. (Trusten,P.; Naughtin,P.)
  3. American Physical Society (APS) News, 2005-Aug/Sep, p.4, Tangherlini,F.R.; Metric system: political football?
  4. Boston (MA) Globe, 2005-May-02, 3-p., Feeney,M.; Inching along: Thirty years later, we're still taking measure the old English way. [http://www.boston.com/ae/media/articles/2005/05/02/inching_along/]
  5. Buffalo News, 2005-May-08, p.I6, Rising,G.; Nature watch: Boiling, freezing and the Fahrenheit thermometer.
  6. Caribbean Net News (online publication), 2005-Mar-17, 1-p., St. Lucia moving to metric system. [http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2005/03/17/moving.shtml]
  7. Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, 2005-Aug-29, p.1B, Petersen,B.; The pound takes a pounding: Is metric really the future for U.S.? Some predict so. (Frysinger,J.)
  8. Cheboygan (MI) Daily Tribune, 2005-Mar-24, 2-p., Callander,B.D.; Opinion: I'll take pills by the gram, but give me milk in quarts.
  9. Control Engineering, 2005-Jan-01, p.?, Elwell,J.; Soapbox: Metricate your company. [http://www.manufacturing.net/ctl/article/CA492669]
  10. (The) Day (New London CT), 2005-Oct-19, 2-p., Choiniere,P.; Adopting weighty subject may prove to be tall order. (Maynard,B.)
  11. DC-AMS (American Meteorological Society) Newsletter, v.17(4), 2005-Dec/2006-Jan, p.1, 5, Doore,G.S.; A member speaks up: No more inches of rainfall!
  12. Design News, 2005-Apr-04, 2-p., Lipsett,R.; Rant: It's time to go metric: The big obstacle: Resistance to change. [http://www.designnews.com/article/CA513600.html]
  13. Engineering News Record (ENR), v.254(10), 2005-Mar-14, p.12-13, Cho,A.; Long,J.T.; Illia,T.; News: Measurements: On any scale, metric conversion is a flop; California joins other states in rejecting metric conversion and a federal mandate.
  14. Engineering News Record (ENR), v.254(10), 2005-Mar-14, p.56, Editorial: The industry is ignoring reality in its millimeter retreat.
  15. Engineering News Record (ENR), v.254(11), 2005-Mar-21, p.5, Jackson,J.E.; Letters: Forget about metric. (2005-Mar-14, p.56)
  16. Engineering News Record (ENR), v.254(23), 2005-Jun-13, p.5, Siefert,V.A.; Letters: Toward the inevitable. (2005-Mar-14, p.56)
  17. Engineering News Record (ENR), v.254(24), 2005-Jun-20, p.5, Brenner,W.; Letters: More on metric. (2005-Mar-14, p.12)
  18. Fort Wayne (IN) Journal Gazette, 2005-Apr-18, 2-p., Voland,G.; Mistaken measuring can add up to disaster. [http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/living/11423885.htm]
  19. Glass Age, v.48(5), 2005-May, p.14, Glass Age revisited: Cheers to prosperity under metrication. (1965-May)
  20. (The) Harvard Crimson, 2005-Oct-26, 1-p., Drummond,C.R.,Jr.; Celsius 488: Metric is elegant (think: the French). [http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=509364]
  21. Huntsville (AL) Times, 2005-Jun-24, 2-p., Spires,S.G.; Amid rockets, moon shots, he advocated metric: Ernst Lange was member of von Braun's space team. [http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/111960460148501.xml&coll=1]
  22. Jamaica Observer, 2005-Mar-23, 2-p., News: St. Lucia begins drive to implement metric system to catch up with region. [http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20050322T200000-0500_77361_OBS_ST_LUCIA_BEGINS_DRIVE_TO_IMPLEMENT_METRIC_SYSTEM_TO_CATCH_UP_WITH_REGION.asp]
  23. Kansas City (MO) Star, 2005-May-24, 4-p., Eveld,E.M.; Follow the liter. [http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/11718415.htm]
  24. Metrologia. v.42(?), 2005-Feb, p.71-80, Mills,I.M.; et al; Redefinition of the kilogram: A decision whose time has come.
  25. Pasadena (CA) Star-News, 2005-Aug-20/21, 2-p., Wilson,L.; Follow me in metric measure. [http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/Stories/0,1413,206~22097~3019942,00.html#]
  26. Saint Petersburg (FL) Times, 2005-Jan-02, 1-p., Puckett,D.; The annoying metric system.
  27. Shreveport (LA) Times, 2005-Aug-06, 1-p., Greening,T.; It's time to reconsider our snub of the metric system.
  28. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2005-fall, p.4, Jordan,D.; Going metric is easy and it's seeping into the U.S. language.
  29. Southeast Missourian, 2005-Oct-12, 2-p., Meyer,A.; St. Vincent (de Paul School, Cape Girardeau) students inch toward using metric system. [http://semissourian.com/story/1121733.html]
  30. (The) State (Columbia SC), 2005-Aug-09, 1-p., Eveld,E.M.; Brigde the metric and inch-pound systems. [http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/12336366.htm]
  31. Technology Review, 2005-May, 2-p., Tenner,E.; The trouble with the meter. [http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/05/issue/megascope.asp]
  32. Times Colonist (Victoria BC), 2005-May-20, 2-p., Fletcher,G.; Figuring horsepower a confusing process.
  33. Toledo (OH) Blade, 2005-Oct-12, 3-p., Smith,R.E.; Waits and measures: 30 years after the U.S. agreed to go metric, some embrace the change while others refuse to budge. [http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051012/ART16/510120349/-1/ART]
  34. Washington (DC) Times, 2005-Dec-07, p.?, Doore,G.S.; Letter: Common-sense measurements (SI)
  35. Windsor (CO) Tribune, 2005-May-18, 2-p., Fasano,T.M.; Mountain View (and Skyview elementary school) students enjoy metric carnival. [http://www.windsortribune.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2784]

Year 2004 periodical and online articles [44 items]:

  1. Arizona Daily Star, 2004-Jan-19, p.?, Canizo,S.; Tucson Region: Road Runner: Some I-19 metric signs going. [http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/metro/6429.php]
  2. Barbados Advocate (online publication), 2004-May-13, 2-p., Murrell,T.; Business Monday: Tit-for-tat measures (metric labeling as barrier to trade). [http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/NewViewNewsleft.cfm?Record=17500]
  3. BBC News (online), 2004-Sep-01, 5-p., Summers,C.; Will we ever go completely metric?
  4. Calgary (Alberta, Canada) Sun, 2004-Mar-25, 2-p., Platt,M.; Metric mess.
  5. Chicago (IL) Tribune, 2004-Feb-03, 1-p., Pearson,R.; McRoberts,F.; Liter of the pack. (Presidential candidate Howard Dean endorsed the metric system)
  6. Chicago (IL) Tribune, 2004-Mar-25, 2-p., Johnson,D.P.; The great divide over units of measure: Why haven't we embraced the metric system?
  7. China Post (Taiwan, Republic of China), 2004-Jun-03, 1-p., BSMI [ Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection] to change names of metric measures to streamline its system.
  8. Defense Standardization Program (DSP) Journal, 2004-Jan/Mar, p.58-59, People: DSPO staff farewells: John Tascher (DoD metric coordinator)
  9. Denver (CO) Post, 2004-Mar-18, p.?, Wardell,J.; Briton (Steve Thoburn) became worldwide symbol of defiance on the metric system.
  10. Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) Journal, 2004-Jan-16, p.C3, Bonikowsky,L.N.; Life: Dateline Historical: Metric system wonderfully logical, but violates ancient philosophers rule: Dislike of metrication rooted in desire to relate things to human scale.
  11. Irish Examiner, 2004-Feb-06, 2-p., McGee,H.; Changeover will bring in 18 mph speed limit.
  12. (Freeport IL) Journal-Standard, 2004-Jan-25, 2-p., Quiroz,K.; Daily features: Kathy (Quiroz)'s thoughts from A to Z: K is for kilometer. [http://www.journalstandard.com/articles/2004/01/25/daily_features/lifestyles/features02.txt]
  13. (Lakeland, Florida) Ledger, 2004-Nov-08, 2-p., Pleasant,M.; Students play, learn in Sleepy Hill's Metric Olympics. [http://search.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004411080341]
  14. Machine Design, v.76(?), 2004-Oct-21, p.?, Bailey,B.; Name that thread: Four basic steps identify threads on industrial hydraulic fittings.
  15. Machine Design, v.76(?), 2004-Nov-04, p.?, Elwell,J.; Start metricating your company now.
  16. Manitowoc (WI) Herald-Times Reporter, 2004-Feb-28, 2-p., Weaver,A.; Error on package was no liter mistake: Firm sends treats to sharp-eyed pupil. [http://www.wisinfo.com/heraldtimes/news/archive/local_14939989.shtml]
  17. Manitowoc (WI) Herald-Times Reporter, 2004-Apr-12, 2-p., Non-credit workshops are available: Area residents may register for courses. (Simply Metric) [http://www.wisinfo.com/heraldtimes/news/archive/local_15660450.shtml]
  18. Marco Island (FL) Sun Times, 2004-Sep-02, 2-p., Brasier,L.A.; Charter school hosts (Metric) Olympic Games.
  19. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v.9(9), 2004-May, p.514-519, Thompson,T.D.; Preston,R.V.; Measurement in the middle grades: Insights from NAEP (National Assessment Educational Progress) and TIMSS (Trends in Mathematics and Science Study).
  20. Modern Machine Shop, v.76(12), 2004-May, p.12, Koepfer,G.C.; Etcetera: Where is metrification, er, metrication?
  21. MSNBC.MSN.com, 2004-Jun-11, 3-p., Lawsky,D.; In pursuit of the perfect kilogram: EU (Eur.Union) lab tests chocolate, toast and now, molecules. [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5189837/]
  22. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2004-spring, p.3, Elfner,L.; Thomas C. Mendenhall: Metric system pioneer.
  23. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2004-spring, p.3, Antoine,V.; Metric system pioneer (Thomas C. Mendenhall).
  24. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2004-spring, p.8, Metric skills needed in the workplace: Skills lacking for modern workplace: Article appeared in the Charlotte Observer.
  25. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2004-fall, p.5, Academy News: Nebraska Academy of Science metric awards.
  26. NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) News Bulletin, 2004-Sep, p.8, Celebrate (National) Metric Week. (USMA Website)
  27. Newsday, 2004-Apr-??, 4-p., Nelson,E.; Our Future: Why metrics didn't measure up: Predictions from the past that haven't come true, yet.
  28. (The) Onion, v.40(43), 2004-Oct-27, 2-p., Kincaid,T.; Converting to the metric system starts with the individual. [http://www.theonion.com/content/node/34024]
  29. Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Citizen, 2004-Jan-19, p.?, Neilson-Bronikowsky,L.; Deja view: By historica: Measuring up to the mysteries of Canada's metric system.
  30. Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Citizen, 2004-Jan-??, p.?, Schwebke,P.; Letter: Metric system reflects nature. [reply to 2004-Jan-19]
  31. Physics Teacher, v.42(1), 2004-Jan, p.14-15, Clay,K.; The pendulum, gravity, and that number "9.8".
  32. Physics Today, v.57(8,pt.2), 2004-Aug,pt.2, p.BG15-BG16, Nelson,R.A.; Guide for metric practice: Internationally recognized conventions have been established for standard usage of SI units.
  33. (The) Register (UK), 2004-Jan-29, 3-p., Haines,L.; 406 mph Peugeot pushes back envelope of credulity. (653 km/h, not kmph; USMA Website) [http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/28/35077.html]
  34. Science, v.304(?), 2004-May-07, p.812-813, Walker,G.; News focus: A most unbeatable weight (kilogram standard)
  35. Science, v.306(5700), 2004-Nov-19, p.1307, Osborne,I.; Clery,D.; Fundamentals of measurement: Introduction: Higher standards.
  36. Science, v.306(5700), 2004-Nov-19, p.1308-1309, Watson,A.; Fundamentals of measurement: Measurement and the single particle. (kilogram standard)
  37. Science, v.306(5700), 2004-Nov-19, p.1314-1317, Ashworth,W.J.; Fundamentals of measurement: Viewpoint: Metrology and the state: Science, revenue, and commerce.
  38. Science, v.306(5700), 2004-Nov-19, p.1324-1330, Flowers,J.; Fundamentals of measurement: The route to atomic and quantum standards. (an SI system free from artifact standards)
  39. Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald, 2004-May-31, 1-p., Rubinstein,M.; Metric mayhem: Matt Rubenstein refuses to be swayed by this obsession with conversion.
  40. Syracuse (New York) Post-Standard, 2004-Mar-08, 3-p., Huynh,N.; Vanilla chemist isn't bland: ES-M (East Syracuse-Minoa High School)'s (Sally) Mitchell honored for her teaching and cooking. (metric system promotion) [http://www.syracuse.com/news/poststandard/index.ssf?/base/news-2/1078738523203860.xml]
  41. Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Star, 2004-Feb-15, p.?, Hall,J.; It's still all metric to us: thirty years after Canada's conversion confusion began, we still haven't fully embraced the system with speeds posted in kilometers. [http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1076800208593]
  42. Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Star, 2004-Jun-05, 3-p., Sellar,D.; A problem bigger than we are? [http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1086387008700&call_pageid=968256290204&col=968350116795]
  43. Trinidad Express (Tinidad and Tobago) (online publication), 2004-Jun-02, 1-p., Metric Bill passed despite opposition concerns. [http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_politics?id=24733090]
  44. Windsor (CO) Beacon, 2004-Oct-21, 2-p., Anthony,B.; (Dr. Don) Hillger doing metric best to change U.S. measurements. [http://www.windsorbeacon.com/localnews/stories/20041021/1452907.html]

Year 2003 periodical and online articles [73 items]:

  1. Adhesives and Sealants Industry, v.10(5), 2003-Jun, p.12, Industry news: American National Standard for metric system use now available from ASTM.
  2. Advances in Manufacturing Technology, v.17, 2003, p.317-322, Knowles,M.T.; Webb,D.C.; Thynne,F.; The economic effects of the abandonment of industrial metrication in the UK [part-2/2]
  3. Allentown (PA) Morning Call, 2003-May-20, p.B1, Carpenter,P.; America, Liberia have the same level of modernization.
  4. American Heritage of Invention and Technology, v.18(4), 2003-spring, p.11, Martin,C.; Why the (Spanish) Armada accomplished nada: Philip II wanted to give England a single ruler, but he should have done that for his ships. (British Archeology, 2002-Apr)
  5. American Journal of Cardiology, v.91(7), 2003-Apr-01, p.922-923, Roberts,W.C.; From the editor: Measuring the meter and using the metric system. (The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  6. Associated Press State and Local Wire, 2003-Feb-12, p.?, (Kansas) State (DoT) dropping use of metrics in highway projects.
  7. Astronomy, v.31(1), 2003-Jan, p.95, Throop,H.; Books: The Measure of All Things. (Alder,K.)
  8. Belfast (Ireland) Telegraph, 2003-Dec-02, 2-p., Hogan,T.; Speedo dilemma in metric car plan: Switch to kilometres in south raises safety fears. [http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=469355]
  9. Boston (MA) Globe, 2003-Nov-14, p.?, McAvoy,A.; (Japan complains that the U.S. failure to adopt the metric system has hindered international business.)
  10. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, v.84(5), 2003-May, p.660-661, Henson,R.; Essay: Another book about the weather? The pros and cons of a crowded shelf (imperative to include metric units)
  11. Cairns (Australia) Post/Cairns Sun, 2003-Jul-10, p.60, Ortlieb,J.; Bookies take on new-age betting. (metric system prices from Imperial fraction system)
  12. Chattanooga (TN) Times Free Press, 2003-Sep-09, p.A1, Galletta,J.; Slow conversion: Nation inches toward use of metric system.
  13. Chip Scale Review, 2003-Jul, p.?, Thompson,T.E.; Trendlines: Talking about a silly little millimeter.
  14. Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer, 2003-Feb-12, 1p., Goodman,R.; Ohio moments: State has miles to go in converting to metric. [http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/02/12/loc_ohiodate0212.html]
  15. Concrete Products, 2003-Mar-01, p.3, ASTM releases American National Standard for metric system use. (SI-10-2002) [http://concreteproducts.com/ar/concrete_astm_releases_american/]
  16. Daily Cardinal (University of Wisconsin), 2003-Mar-25, p.?, Zazinski,P.; Book review: 'Measure' can't go distance. (The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  17. Daily Star (United Kingdom), 2003-Jun-21, p.22, GullIver,?.; Letters: (isn't it time that the metric system was brought in to common use)
  18. Daily Telegraph (London), 2003-Nov-03, 2-p., Hastings,C.; Tobin,L.; Even in Rome, BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.) turns its back on the Imperial (units).
  19. Dallas (TX) Business Journal, 2003-Jun-30, 2-p., Lipper,D.; In depth: Construction and design: Trade provides impetus for metric switch. (Sacramento (CA) Business Journal)
  20. Denver (CO) Business Journal, 2003-Jul-21, 2-p., Moore,P.; Colorado companies unfazed by demands of metric system.
  21. Fort McMurray (Alberta, Canada) Today, 2003-Apr-24, p.C4, By Today News Service: Converting mpg to l/100 km.
  22. Globalist (online publication), 2003-Jun-26, 5-p.; The metric way to sweeten up America. [http://www.theglobalist.com/DBWeb/StoryId.aspx?StoryId=3247]
  23. Guardian Unlimited (online publication), 2003-Jun-26, 4-p., Adam,D.; What time is it? Well, no one knows for sure: As the Earth spins slower, methods of telling time diverge. Experts warn this could end in disaster. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,985020,00.html]
  24. Hemispheres (United Airlines), 2003-Feb, cover, p.10, Moore,M.; On the cover: (centimeter tapes woven into art by Mimmo Iacopino) [http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/home.htm]
  25. (The) Historian, v.65(4), 2003-summer, p.931-978, Reisenauer,E.M.; The battle of the standards: Great Pyramid Metrology and British identity, 1859-1890.
  26. Houston (TX) Chronicle, 2003-Oct-07, 4-p., Berger,E.; Where metric counts: Students taught system that many Americans shun.
  27. Huntsville (AL) Times, 2003-?, p.A15,A24, Clines,K.; Work on Maysville road interchange continuing in spite of traffic. (plans in metric dimensions)
  28. Irish Times, 2003-Oct-07, 1-p., Newman,C.; Change to kilometres on roads will be like 'mini-euro'.
  29. ISO Bulletin, 2003-Nov, p.20-22, Thor,A.J.; Navigation with metric units. (gon, centigon)
  30. Journal of Chemical Education, v.80(1), 2003-Jan, p.16-21, Freeman,R.D.; Chemical education today: Commentary: SI for chemists: Persistent problems, solid solutions.
  31. Kirkus Reviews, 2003-Feb-01, p.?, Children's book: Millions to Measure. (Schwartz,D.M.; Kellogg,S.)
  32. (Lewistown PA) Sentinel, 2003-May-29, p.?, Lewis,R.; In for a penny, in for a kilogram. (shrinking kilogram)
  33. Macon (GA) Telegraph, 2003-Oct-03, p.?, Black,S.; This is viewpoints for Friday: Metric system holdup.
  34. Mechanical Engineering, v.125(3), 2003-Mar, p.8, Zotter,M.; Letters: Metric ticket.
  35. Metrologia, v.40(?), 2003-?, p.271-287, Becker,P.; et al; Determination of the Avogadro constant via the silicon route.
  36. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2003-Jan, p.7, McCracken,J.; NIST Laws and Metric Group: 2003 metric status update.
  37. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2003-spring, p.7, Young,L.; The end game: It is time to teach the metric system exclusively?
  38. Nature, 2003-Sep-22, ?p., Baker,J.; Science Update: Chemists' constant hangs in the balance: New silicon tally may change Avogadro's number.
  39. NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) News Bulletin, 2003-Sep, p.6, Coming in (2003) October (06-10): National Metric Week. (USMA Website, Metric Today)
  40. New York Times, 2003-May-27, p.?, Pohl,O.; Science: Scientists struggling to make the kilogram right again.
  41. Newsday, 2003-Sep-30, 1-p., Douma,A.Dr.; When precise measures add up to confusion. (American system is more confusing)
  42. Newton Kansan, 2003-Jul-?, 3-p., Morton,M.; Some measures don't add up.
  43. OI (Operator Interface) Outlook, v.3(1), 2003-spring, p.3, Metric is coming! Are you getting left behind? (USMA, Website)
  44. OI (Operator Interface) Outlook, v.3(1), 2003-spring, p.5, Free metric rulers!
  45. Oregon Daily Emerald (University of Oregon), 2003-Oct-24, 2-p., Willse,T.; Measurement schizophrenia creates havoc. (NASA) [http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2003/10/24/3f993bb166732?in_archive=1]
  46. Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Citizen, 2003-Jul-03, p.A15, Evans,P.A.; News: Inconsistent use of metric and Imperial scales is frustrating.
  47. Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Citizen, 2003-Jul-11, p.A13, Paquin,L.-R.; News: This willing convert needs help. (2003-Jul-03)
  48. Physics Today, v.56(8,pt.2), 2003-Aug,pt.2, p.BG15-BG16, Nelson,R.A.; Guide for metric practice: Internationally recognized conventions have been established for standard usage of SI units.
  49. Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette, 2003-Sep-22, p.A6, Science, Technology, and Medicine: Think your job is bad? (NIST has two people working to convert the American public to the metric system)
  50. Popular Photography, v.67(10), 2003-Oct, p.48, 50, Keppler,H.; Single Lens Reflex: Defeated by the foot and other annoyances.
  51. Popular Science, v.263(4), 2003-Oct, p.74, Weed,W,S.; Worst science jobs: Metric system advocate.
  52. Portland (OR) Oregonian, 2003-Mar-06, p.C02, Colby,R.; Project surprises water engineers in Beaverton; The city has to play catch-up when it's discovered a state highway project will doom one of its water mains. (state metric system usage)
  53. Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 2003-Jul-05, p.A1, Hostetler,A.J.; NASA hasn't gone metric: Little progress made to correct mix-up that led to loss of (Mars) Rover.
  54. Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 2003-Oct-30, p.?, Hostetler,A.J.; Health and Science: NASA again delays metric commitment: Columbia disaster investigation leads to request for extension.
  55. Rock Products, 2003-Mar-01, p.3, Brochures, videos, and Web resources: Metric use booklet. (SI-10-2002)
  56. Rutland (VT) Herald, 2003-Oct-03, p.?, Bowdin,M.; (Leland and Gray Union High School, Townshend VT, held a round of "Arthropod Olympics" combining the metric system and insect biology.)
  57. Sacramento (CA) Business Journal, 2003-Feb-21, p.?, Lipper,D.; Impetus for metric switch moves to European trade. [http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2003/02/24/focus5.html]
  58. San Antonio (TX) Express-News, 2003-Mar-15, p.6H, Bragg,R.; Industry: The meter isn't running; America still resists the change to the metric system.
  59. San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, 2003-May-02, p.A30, Martin,B.; The weather: Weather Q&A: Why isn't Celsius used at all in your forecasts?
  60. School Library Journal Reviews, 2003-Mar-01, p.224, MacMillan,K.K.; The book review: (How Much is a Million; If You Made a Million; Schwartz,D.M.)
  61. Seattle (WA) Times, 2003-Nov-02, p.?, Hay,D.; Ask the Expert: Dear Readers: (close encounters with the metric system: Celsius thermometers and tape measures) [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/asktheexpert/2001780410_homehay02.html]
  62. Seattle (WA) Times, 2003-Dec-07, 3-p., Hay,D.; Ask the Expert: Avid metric lovers weigh in, carefully measuring their words. [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/asktheexpert/2001808526_homehay07.html]
  63. Seattle (WA) Times, 2003-Dec-21, 3-p., Hay,D.; Ask the Expert: Surrey BC Home Depot measures up to our way of thinking. [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/asktheexpert/2001819394_homehay21.html]
  64. Seattle (WA) Times, 2003-Dec-28, 2-p., Hay,D.; Ask the Expert: A smuggler of Canadian (metric) thrones is flush with success of his experiment. [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/asktheexpert/2001824336_homehay28]
  65. Space Daily, 2003-Aug-21, 8-p., Turner,M.; Faster, cheaper, and more; metric? [http://www.spacedaily.com/news/oped-03zz.html]
  66. Sunday Business Post (Ireland), 2003-Jan-12, p.?, Miles to go before we go metric. (Irish metric speed limits, now 2004 deadline) [http://www.cidb.ie/Live.nsf/aefbf43c9076db8180256ab000572790/f01beea8bb35ae3780256cad003f3a9c?OpenDocument&ExpandSection=30]
  67. Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald, 2003-Jun-21, p.?, Stephens,T.; Why we've all been on short measures for 200 years (The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.) [http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/06/20/1055828489672.html]
  68. Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard, 2003-Oct-30, p.17, McKeever,J.; Neighbors East: Going metric; East Syracuse (NY) High School hosts Mole Day 2003.
  69. Topeka (KS) Capital-Journal, 2003-Feb-16, 2-p., Turning aside the metric tide. (Kansas DoT)
  70. Wales on Sunday, 2003-Jun-29, p.38, GullIver,?.; Letters: (isn't it time that the metric system was brought in to common use)
  71. Weatherwise, v.56(3), 2003-May/Jun, p.36-37, Henson,R.; Weather talk: A matter of degrees. Will metric weather ever conquer the United States? (Fahrenheit temperature; Hillger,D.; USMA Website)
  72. Whatley Review Archives, v.1(11), 2003-Jul-29, 2-p., Metric system to blame for increased food portions. (satire)
  73. Wilmington (NC) Star News, 2003-Nov-05, p.4, Brunswick County Neighbors: 7th-graders measuring their success; South Brunswick program brings arts, math together.

Year 2002 periodical and online articles [53 items]:

  1. Advances in Manufacturing Technology, v.16, 2002, p.53-56, Knowles,M.; Webb,D.; The economic effects of the abandonment of industrial metrication in the UK. [part-1/2]
  2. American Heritage of Invention and Technology, v.18(2), 2002-fall, p.38-44, Alder,K.; The mis-measure of all things: The over-ambitious project and desperate cover-up that gave us (or at least the rest of the world) the meter.
  3. Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, 2002-May-26, p.comics;1-p., Harris,J.; Shortcuts: Getting to the point of the metric system.
  4. Baltimore (MD) Sun, 2002-Dec-30, p.?, The fate of a measure is weighted. (kilogram standard) [http://www.sunspot.net/news/printedition/bal-te.kilogram30dec30,0,5680083.story?coll=bal%2Dpe%2Dasection]
  5. Barron's, 2002-Nov-25, p.35, Donlan,T.G.; Editorial commentary: Measure for measure: It's time for the United States to join the world in using the metric system.
  6. Barron's, 2002-Dec-09, p.?, Sorenson,C.; Brautigam,M.G.; Mailbag: Measuring up to metric (2002-Nov-25).
  7. Civil Engineering, v.72(5), 2002-May, p.9, Branecki,I.L.; Letters: Objection to metric conversions.
  8. Civil Engineering, v.72(11), 2002-Nov/Dec, p.288, Looking back: Change to metric system advocated. (1945-Feb, p.113)
  9. Dallas (TX) Morning News, 2002-Nov-23, p.?, Witze,A.; Original kilogram losing mass, status, scientists say.
  10. Defense Standardization Program Journal, 2002-Nov/2003-Feb, p.29, National Metric Week and the U.S. Metric Association (USMA).
  11. Discover, v.23(11), 2002-Nov, p.77, Foley,M.; Measured Deception: The metric system is the precise embodiment of human error. (The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  12. Electronic Engineering Times, v.?, 2002-Jan-07, p.80, Product week: Components: Hard-metric connnectors roll for Compact PCI applications.
  13. Electronic Engineering Times, v.?, 2002-Jan-21, p.78, Product week: Components: AVX 2-mm connectors seek backplanes.
  14. Globe and Mail (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 2002-Oct-26, p.D3; Winchester,S.; Science: How the metric system got off on the wrong foot. (book review: The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  15. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, v.38(4), 2002-Jul/Aug, p.974-980, Daly,J.M.; Changes in the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) (SI units as the primary units with inch-pound units secondary).
  16. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Technology, v.50(3), 2002-Mar, p.1021-1027, Young,L.; Electromagnetic units and equations.
  17. Insight on the News, v.18(15), 2002-Apr-29, p.34, Elvin,J.; News in brief: New York State won't give an inch in metric battle.
  18. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, v.102(4), 2002-Apr, p.466-467, Shattuck.D.; For your information: SI units revisited.
  19. Journal of Chemical Education, v.79(10), 2002-Oct, p.1235-1236, Mittschele,J.; An interactive graphical approach to temperature conversions.
  20. Kirkus Reviews, 2002-Jul-01, p.?, Review: (The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  21. Learning and Leading with Technology, v.29(5), 2002-Feb, p.28-31, 53, Albrecht,B.; Davis,P.; A penny for your thoughts. (metric system)
  22. Learning and Leading with Technology, v.29(8), 2002-May, p.42-45, Albrecht,B.; Davis,P.; Area, mass, and volume. Oh my!
  23. London Times, 2002-Mar-13, p.?, Keenan,C.; Letters to the editor: Metrication and the law. (2002-Mar-06, 2002-Feb-28)
  24. Metrologia, v.39(1), 2002-no.1, p.105-109, Emerson,W.H.; Letter to the editor: A reply to "Definitions of the units radian, neper, bel and decibel." [http://cherubino.catchword.com/vl=7311986/cl=36/nw=1/fm=docpdf/rpsv/catchword/bipm/00261394/v39n1/s14/p105]
  25. Metrologia, v.39(1), 2002-no.1, p.115-119, Quinn,T.J.; News from the BIPM. (Recommendation 1 (CI-2001): The neper and the bel) [http://barbarina.catchword.com/vl=18909376/cl=34/nw=1/fm=docpdf/rpsv/catchword/bipm/00261394/v39n1/s17/p115]
  26. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2002-Apr, p.5, Antoine,V.; Free metric books available from USMA.
  27. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2002-summer/fall, p.3, Antoine,V.; Free metric books available from USMA.
  28. National Geographic, v.201(1), 2002-Jan, p.32-47, Reid,T.R.; The new Europe. (Steve Thorburn, Metric Martyr, p.42-44) [http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2002/01/01/html/ft_20020101.3.html]
  29. NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) News Bulletin, 2002-Sep, p.9, Celebrate National Metric Week, 06-12 October 2002. [http://www.nctm.org/meetings/metric-week.htm]
  30. New Statesman, 2002-Sep-23, p.?, Quinn,T.; Fetish for facts. (book review: The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  31. New York Times, 2002-Oct-13, p.?, Ferris,T.; Book review: 'The Measure of All Things': A quest to revolutionize standards. (Alder,K.)
  32. New York Times, 2002-Nov-02, p.A5, Lavery,B.; World Briefing: Ireland: How far to Tipperary? {Irish directional road signs and speed limits; spring 2004)
  33. New York Times, v.152(52319), 2002-Dec-01, p.30, Fox,R.W.; Book review: The whole nine yards. (Measuring America; Linklater,A.)
  34. New York Times, v.152(?), 2002-Dec-26, p.?, Eder,R.; Book review: How the West was measured: One chain at a time (Measuring America; Linklater,A.)
  35. New Yorker, 78(31), 2002-Oct-14, p.?, Owen,D.; The critics: Books: Measure for measure: How the metric system conquered the world, almost.
  36. Observer, 2002-Oct-06, p.16, MacFarlane,R.; Review: Books: A measure to treasure. (The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  37. Physics Today, v.55(6), 2002-Jun, p.24-25, Feder,T.; Issues and events: (Georges) Charpak, (Richard) Garwin propose unit for radiation dose.
  38. Physics Today, v.55(8,pt.2), 2002-Aug,pt.2, p.BG15-BG16, Nelson,R.A.; Guide for metric practice: Internationally recognized conventions have been established for standard usage of SI units.
  39. Printed Circuit Design, v.19(5), 2002-May, p.8-10, Kowalewski,A.; Why should you lean the metric system? Because it can make your job a whole lot easier, after a brief period of pain. [http://www.pcdmag.com/pdf/0205/05feat1.pdf]
  40. Quality Progress, v.35(9), 2002-Sep, p.72-73, Stein,P.; Measure for measure: Masses and weights: Influences to consider when refining measurements.
  41. Salt Lake City (UT) Deseret News, 2002-Oct-13, p.?, Sorenson,C.; Letter: (please stop trying to insulate us from the measurement units that the real world uses)
  42. Salt Lake (City UT) Tribune, 2002-Aug-26, p.?, Kirby,R.; Kirby: Don't be fooled by familiar look north of the border; It's metric. [http://www.sltrib.com/2002/aug/08262002/monday/765240.htm]
  43. Salt Lake (City UT) Tribune, 2002-Oct-14, p.?, Nullis,C.; Why credit cards fit everywhere. (World Standards Day, metric system) [http://www.sltrib.com/2002/oct/10142002/nation_w/6933.htm]
  44. School Science and Mathematics, v.102(2), 2002-Feb, p.94-97, Oliver,J.S.; Nichols,B.K.; Early days: Metrics revisited. (summary of former articles in SSM)
  45. Scientific American, v.287(3), 2002-Sep, p.56-57, Labrador,D.; From instantaneous to eternal: The units of time range from the infinitesimally brief to the interminably long. The descriptions given here attempt to convey a sense of this vast chronological span.
  46. Spectator (U.K.), 2002-Oct-19, p.57, Johnson,D.; How the meter became master. (book review: The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  47. (The) Technology Teacher, v.62(3), 2002-Nov, p.12-15, Fisher,D.; Write the book on weather metrics. (metric and other units)
  48. Traffic World, 2002-Dec-16, p.?, Question and Answer column: (metric in sales and production processes)
  49. Wall Street Journal, 2002-Apr-29, p.?, Brautigam,M.G.; Letter: Globally, U.S. doesn't measure up.
  50. Wall Street Journal, 2002-Dec-04, p.?, (Hospital drug-dose conversions sometimes in error due to miscalculation of weights of patients from pounds to kilogram)
  51. Washington Post, 2002-Oct-20, p.T10, Mott,G.; Science: Taking new measures. (book review: The Measure of All Things; Alder,K.)
  52. Wausau (Wisconsin) Daily Herald, 2002-Dec-29, p.?, Paulsen,D.; Metric system still foreign.
  53. Western Producer (Canada), 2002-Mar-28, 1-p., Glen,B.; Editorial notebook: Measurement mayhem works.

Year 2001 periodical and online articles [89 items]:

  1. Aerospace Daily, v.197(45), 2001-Mar-09, p.373, Inspector General report: NASA's use of metric system still inconsistent.
  2. Air and Space (Smithsonian), v.15(6), 2001-Feb/Mar, p.52-53, Milstein,M.; Commentary: Metric mayhem. Practically the entire world uses the metric system. Is it time for the United States to follow suit?
  3. American Physical Society (APS) News, v.10(8), 2001-Aug/Sep, p.4, Booda,L; Tykodi,R.; Letters: Inflation or flatulence? (peta prefix); No degree for kelvin. [http://www.aps.org/apsnews/0801/080107.html]
  4. American Physical Society (APS) News, v.10(9), 2001-Oct, p.4-5, McCurchen,C.W.; Viewpoint: "SI" equals system imbecilic. (2001-Aug/Sep, Tykodi) [http://www.aps.org/apsnews/1001/100111.html]
  5. ASHRAE Journal, v.43(10), 2001-Oct, p.7, Brenner,W.A.; Questions and Answers: Metrication in the U.S.
  6. ASTM Standardization News, v.29(8), 2001-Aug, p.2, Global notebook: World Standards Week (8-12 October 2001) events. (ANSI) [http://www.astm.org/SNEWS/AUGUST_2001/gn_aug01.html]
  7. ASTM Standardization News, v.29(9), 2001-Sep, p.20-23, Jakuba,S.; Standard measure: A guide to SI usage for the reluctant. [http://www.astm.org/SNEWS/SEPTEMBER_2001/jakuba_sept01.html]
  8. ASTM Standardization News, v.29(10), 2001-Oct, p.4, Letters: Standard measure (and) Author's response. [http://www.astm.org/SNEWS/NOVEMBER_2001/letters_nov01.html]
  9. Aviation Week and Space Technology, v.154(10), 2001-Mar-05, p.23, Asker,J.R.; Washington outlook: Lessons unlearned. (NASA Mars Climate Orbiter metric confusion) [http://www.aviationweek.com/content/publication/awst/20010305/avi_wash.htm]
  10. Aviation Week and Space Technology, v.153(?), 2000-Dec-11, p.?, Mecham,M.; Red Team preps Odyssey to Mars. (mentions Climate Orbiter metric disaster) [http://www.aviationweek.com/content/publication/awst/20001211/aw78.htm]
  11. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, v.79(6), 2001-Dec, p.999-1003, Ruiz-Bevia,F.; The life and death of gc: The changeover to SI and the declining use of gc in chemical engineering textbooks.
  12. Children's Digest, v.51(1), 2001-Jan-01, p.16, 33, Metric madness. (learn about the metric system)
  13. Children's Playmate, v.73(2), 2001-Mar, p.30, Poe on the go! (quiz about the metric system and teaching French words)
  14. Civil Engineering, v.71(2), 2001-Feb, p.6, Polma,J.F.; Letters: Metric suggestion. (kilogram-force units)
  15. Civil Engineering, v.71(4), 2001-Apr, p.7, Clark,A.M.; Letters: We need English, too.
  16. Civil Engineering, v.71(6), 2001-Jun, p.10, Wieman,D.L.; Letters: SI units more harm than help.
  17. Civil Engineering, v.71(8), 2001-Aug, p.11, Clark,A.M.; Letters: The importance of SI units. (2001-Apr)
  18. Cleveland (OH) Plain Dealer, 2001-Aug-28, p.B9, Paulos,J.A.; Right number, wrong idea. (acres vs. square miles)
  19. Contemporary British History (UK), v.15(4), 2001-winter, p.111-128, Speiring,M.; The Imperial system of weights and measures: Traditional, superior and banned by Europe.
  20. Defense Standardization Program Journal, 2001-Aug, p.14-16, Lowell,S.; Roman chariots, railroad tracks, milspecs, and urban legends. [http://www.dsp.dla.mil/newsletters/journal/DSPJ-08-01.pdf]
  21. Ecologist, v.31(5), 2001-Jun, p.22+, The good the band, and the ugly. (Thoburn,S., Moore,P., use of Imperial measures vs metric system)
  22. Endeavour, v.25(2), 2001-?, p.61-67, Shoemaker,R.W.; Discrepancies in the values of standard atmospheric pressure: The riddle resolved.
  23. Faces: People, Places, and Cultures, v.17(9), 2001-May, p.32, Kowalski,K.M.; Going metric. (exam about the metric system)
  24. (London, England) Financial Times, 2001-Jan-17, p.2, Mason,J.; News Digest: Metrication 'is threat' to (Great) Britain.
  25. (London, England) Financial Times, 2001-Apr-10, p.3, Bennett,R.; Mason,J.; National News: Tories embrace 'metric martyr' cause: Metrication Sunderland market trader convicted for selling fruit and vegetables in pounds and ounces.
  26. (London, England) Financial Times, 2001-Apr-28, p.10, Homfray,C.; Letter to the editor: Euroskeptics slip up on metrication banana skin.
  27. Hot Rod, v.54(6), 2001-Jun, p.138-139, Magnante,S.; Preaching to the converted. (conversion table)
  28. Humpty Dumpty's Magazine, v.49(1), 2001-Jan, p.22, Metric mania: On the go with Poe. (metric system quiz)
  29. Industrial Heating, v.68(5), 2001-May, p.8, Kubel,E.,Jr.; Editorial: To the metric system? (both system of measurement where appropriate) [http://www.industrialheating.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/BNP__Features__Item/0,2832,25919,00.html]
  30. IEEE Spectrum, v.38(8), 2001-Aug, p.80, Self,K.; Technically speaking: Measurement by Imperial decree. ('English' units, nautical mile)
  31. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, v.50(2), 2001-Apr, p.563-567, Taylor,B.N.; Mohr,P.J.; The role of fundamental constants in the International System of Units (SI): present and future.
  32. Insight on the News (Washington Times), v.17(36), 2001-Sep-24, p.22-23, Condon,E.; Nation: The metric system: Still a matter of inches.
  33. Jack and Jill, v.63(8), 2001-Dec, p.4-? (4-p.), Asimov,I.; Be a meter leader. (metric system)
  34. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Science Education, v.30, 2001, p.iii-iv, Conversion factors for SI and non-SI units. (table)
  35. Journal of Research NIST, v.106(1), 2001-Jan/Feb, p.1-23, Swyt,D.A.; Length and dimensional measurements at NIST.
  36. Kansas City (MO) Star, 2001-Apr-22, p.B1, Gusewelle,C.W.; America can still make do without move to metric system. (reference to USMA on Internet) [http://www.kcstar.com/item/pages/local.pat,local/3acc9ca9.421,.html]
  37. Lancet, v.357(9266), 2001-May-05, p.1452, MacGregor,G.; What unit for blood pressure? (column of blood) [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6T1B-4313NW5-2R-1&_cdi=4886&_user=1493582&_orig=search&_coverDate=05%2F05%2F2001&_sk=996420733&view=c&wchp=dGLbVlz-zSkzV&md5=aac4b92959317725d6d87a1c1015c99c&ie=/sdarticle.pdf]
  38. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(2), 2001-Oct, p.28-31, 55, Albrecht,B.; Davis,P.; The metric backpack. (a collection of tools and toys to help learners learn and teachers teach the metric system)
  39. Lincoln (Nebraska) Star Journal, 2001-Sep-08, p.?, Time is right for the metric system (Price,T.)
  40. The (London, England) Times, 2001-Jun-05, p.?, Midgley,C.; What's wrong with kilo(gram)s? [http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,7-2001191174,00.html]
  41. Los Angeles (CA) Times, 2001-Jan-12, p.?, Miller,M.; Law: ‘Metric martyr' braves (Great) Britain's scales of justice.
  42. Los Angeles (CA) Times, 2001-Nov-18, p.?, Petruno,T.; Decimalization and a strong dollar worthy of thanks.
  43. Machine Design, v.73(1), 2001-Jan-11, p.185, Williams, J.; Metric conversions. (English/metric conversions table, humor)
  44. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v.7(?), 2001-Sep, p.4-5, Price,T.J.; On my mind: Which one America? (metric-only education)
  45. Mechanical Engineering, v.123(2), 2001-Feb, p.11, Dehesh,N.; Letters: State your units.
  46. Mechanical Engineering, v.123(4), 2001-Apr, p.70-72, Jakuba,S.; Standard measure. There is only one metric system, based on seven units and, yes, it is entirely consistent. [http://www.memagazine.org/backissues/april01/features/standard/standard.html]
  47. Mechanical Engineering, v.123(8), 2001-Aug, p.7-8, Letters: Thinking SI and the future. (2001-Feb, Dehesh); Measuring up.
  48. Mechanical Engineering, v.123(9), 2001-Sep, p.6, 10-11, Letters: A feel for dimensions. (2001-Feb, Dehesh); Gauge and tradition. (2000-Dec)
  49. Mechanical Engineering, v.123(10), 2001-Oct, p.6, 10, Letters: Up to standard. (2001-Apr, Jakuba)
  50. Metrologia, v.38(4), 2001-no.4, p.353-361, Mills,I.M.; Taylor,B.N.; Thor,A.J.; Definitions of the units radian, neper, bel and decibel. [http://cherubino.catchword.com/vl=7311986/cl=36/nw=1/rpsv/catchword/bipm/00261394/v38n4/s8/p353]
  51. Milwaukee (WI) Journal, 2001-Aug-19, p.?, Schogol,M.; Has metric system arrived? Not by a mile.
  52. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, 2001-Dec/2002-Jan, p.6; Hillger,D.; Young,L.; Teaching metric to children; NCTM Board of Directors past resolution recommending teaching metric system as the primary measurement system.
  53. Nature, v.412(1648), 2001-Aug-16, p.683, Cartwright,J.; Words: Stranger than fiction: The tale of the epic voyage made to establish the metric system is an intriguing and exciting one.
  54. New York (NY) Times, 2001-Mar-20, p.?, Browne,M.W.; Refining the art of measurement. (100th anniversary NIST)
  55. Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot, 2001-May-05, p.B1, Dougherty,K.; Metric doesn't compute in the lives of most Americans.
  56. (The) Onion, p.37(3), 2001-Feb-1/7, p.61-62, Department of Education: Metric system thriving in nation's inner cities. (satire)
  57. Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Citizen, 2001-Nov-07, p.A17, Baker,M.; It's never too late to beat the metric menace.
  58. People Weekly, v.55(2), 2001-Jan-15, p.82, Fruit case. (Thoburn,S., cited for refusing to sell fruit using the metric system)
  59. Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, 2001-Aug-12, p.?, Schogol,M.; By any measure, this effort failed. [http://inq.philly.com/content/inquirer/2001/08/12/local_news/whatever12.htm]
  60. Physics Teacher, v.39(6), 2001-Sep, p.378, Graham,A.; WebSights: The U.S. Metric Association (Website; Hillger,D.)
  61. Physics Today, v.54(3), 2001-Mar, p.11-12, Kleppner,D.; Reference frame: On the matter of the meter. [http://physicstoday.org/pt/vol-54/iss-3/p11.html]
  62. Physics Today, v.54(3), 2001-Mar, p.29-34, Mohr,P.J.; Taylor,B.N.; Celebrating NIST's Centennial: Adjusting the values of the fundamental constants. [http://physicstoday.org/pt/vol-54/iss-3/p29.html]
  63. Physics Today, v.54(3), 2001-Mar, p.39-42, Bergquist,J.C.; Jefferts,S.R.; Wineland,D.J.; Celebrating NIST's Centennial: Time measurement at the millennium. [http://physicstoday.org/pt/vol-54/iss-3/p37.html]
  64. Physics Today, v.54(8), 2001-Aug,pt.2, p.BG15-BG16, Nelson,R.A.; Guide for metric practice: Internationally recognized conventions have been established for standard usage of SI units.
  65. Physics Today, v.54(10), 2001-Oct, p.12, Golomb,S.W.; Letters: A proposal for rescaling units. (logarithms)
  66. Plumbing Engineer, v.29(7), 2001-Jul, p.28, 30, The plumbing designer's classroom: Metric system conversions and conventions.
  67. Professional BoatBuilder, 2001-Feb/Mar, p.?, Falcao,F.; Letter: Metric conversions.
  68. Psychological Reports, v.88(2), 2001-?, p.489-490, Gayton,W.F., et al; Attitudes toward the metric system 15 years later.
  69. Reason, v.33(1), 2001-Jul, p.16, Oliver,C.; A British court. (Thoburn,S., guilty of selling bananas by the pound)
  70. (The) Report Newsmagazine, 2001-Jan-01, p.?, Give them an inch; Saskatchewan school trustees decide that metric-only students cannot function in the real world (industry and economy use Imperial measurements)
  71. Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 2001-Mar-03, p.?, Hostetler,A.J.; NASA urged to go metric. (Inspector General's Office review) [http://www.globalsecurity.org/org/news/2001/010303-metric.htm]
  72. Sacramento (CA) Business Journal, 2001-Jun-01, p.?, Gonzales,A.; Trade pushes U.S., especially California, toward metrics.
  73. Science, v.294(5551), 2001-Dec-21, p.2435, Netwatch: Tools: Conversion kit. (English/metric)
  74. Science and Children, v.39(2), 2001-Oct, p.42-47, Goldston,J.M.; Marlette,S.; Pennington,A.; Centimeters, millimeters, and monsters: A monster fashion show teaches metric units in a humorous way.
  75. Science Teacher, v.68(1), 2001-Jan, p.38-39, Dray,L.A.; A question of measure: Students building problem-solving skills by measuring volume. (metric equivalents)
  76. Teaching Children Mathematics, v.7(5), 2001-Jan, p.282-387, Taylor,P.M.; Sims,K.; Kim,O.-K.; Reys,R.E.; Do your students measure up metrically? (NCTM) [http://my.nctm.org/eresources/article_summary.asp?URI=TCM2001-01-282a&from=B]
  77. Technograph (Los Angeles CA), v.37(9), 2001-May, p.6, 8, Bergen,K.; Profiles in LASTC History 1: Valerie Antoine, Technograph Editor, 1973. [http://www.lastc.org/May2001web.pdf]
  78. (The) Times Educational Supplement, no.(1801), 2001-May-18, p.21, Muir,J.; Nobody's thinking metric.
  79. Tooling and Production, v.67(2), 2001-May, p.5, McKenna,J.F.; The meter's running.
  80. Tooling and Production, v.67(5), 2001-Aug, p.16, Clark,R.; On the shopfloor, the inch rules.
  81. U.S. News and World Report, v.130(5), 2001-Feb-05, p.35, Grose,T.K.; Penny-wise, kilo-foolish: Weighing the wisdom of going metric. (Thoburn,S.)
  82. Vacuum, v.64(4), 2001-Nov-27, p.153-162, Bergoglio,M.; Calcatelli,A.; The physical measurement of pressure in SI units and its extension to lower pressures.
  83. Wall Street Journal, 2001-Jan-29, p.?, Opdyke,J.D.; Heard on the street: NYSE, Amex price all issues in decimals.
  84. Wall Street Journal, 2001-Apr-16, p.?, A pound of flesh.
  85. Wall Street Journal, 2001-May-01, p.?, [Nine (9)] Letters to the Editor: Pounded by the metric system.
  86. Washington (DC) Post, 2001-Apr-01, p.F1, Ruane,M.E.; Uncle Sam's funhouse. (NIST) [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17404-2001Mar30.html]
  87. Washington (DC) Post, 2001-Apr-10, p.E3, Vinzant,C.; Nasdaq finishes with fractions. (as of 2001-Apr-09) [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61447-2001Apr9.html]
  88. Washington (DC) Post, 2001-May-28, p.A11, Gugliotta,G.; Study gives current values to ancient weights. [http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A78338-2001May25.html]
  89. Washington (DC) Post, 2001-August-08, p.F1, Wolke,R.L.; Food 101: Measuring up. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42533-2001Aug7.html]

Year 2000 periodical and online articles [135 items]:

  1. Allentown (PA) Morning Call, 2000-Mar-19, p.?, Brunner,R.K.; Going metric turns inch, foot, yard into four-letter words for British.
  2. American City and County, v.115(3), 2000-Feb-15, p.4, Southerland,R.; Metrication: going nowhere fast.
  3. American Journal of Physics, v.68(6), 2000-Jun, p.497-498, Letters to the Editor (three total): The saga of the SI jelly donut (continued); SI and other units; Repent! (responses to 1999-Jan editorial, 1999-Jun letters)
  4. American Medical Association Journal, v.284(23), 2000-Dec-20, p.2977, Relling,J.; JAMA 100 years ago: 1900-Dec-15: The metric system. (bill in Congress, AMA resolution)
  5. ASHRAE Journal, v.42(1), 2000-Jan, p.37-39, Leung,L., et al; Inch-pound vs. metric: Can the U.S. stay competitive? [http://www.ashraejournal.org/features/archives/2000/january/feature2.asp]
  6. Assembly, 2000-Nov, supplement, 47-p., Carter-Roberts,P.; Fastening 101 (fastener global market slogan is "go metric or die")
  7. Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, 2000-Feb-04, p.1A, Roughton,B,Jr.; English butcher has big beef with metric.
  8. Automotive News, v.74(5886), 2000-Jul-31, p.12-?, Crain,K.; Time to give up inches.
  9. Avon Lake (OH) Press, 2000-Oct-26, p.?, Mills,J.R.; Letter: Metric torment (too late in leaping to the support of Napoleon) (reply to 2000-Oct-25)
  10. Boston (MA) Globe, 2000-Jan-11, p.A14, Editorial: Progress in centimeters.
  11. Boston (MA) Globe, 2000-Jan-27, p.A20, Rubinoff,D.; Letter to the Editor: (Boston) Globe should take lead on use of metric system. (response to Jan-11 editorial)
  12. Business First: Buffalo (NY), Western New York, v.16(36), 2000-May-29, p.25, Deck,A.; 2.54 cm by 2.54 cm: Metric system subliminally gaining ground in U.S. [http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2000/05/29/focus1.html]
  13. Business First: Columbus (OH), v.17(6), 2000-Oct-06, p.B7, Gonzales,A.; Builders inching along toward metric measurements.
  14. Business Journal: Silicon Valley / San Jose (CA), v.18(16), 2000-Aug-18, p.34, Gonzales,A.; In Depth: Construction: Builders inching along toward metric measures [Denver (CO) Business Journal) [http://sanjose.bcentral.com/sanjose/stories/2000/08/21/focus3.html]
  15. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Journal, v.1(2), 2000-Oct/Dec, p.42-43, Morales,M.; Whither metric? [http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist07/journal/metric.pdf]
  16. Canadian National Post, 2000-Dec-02, p.?, Vallis,M.; Imperial measures may return. (Saskatchewan schools)
  17. Charlotte (NC) Observer, 2000-Nov-10, p.2D, Bloomberg News: NYSE (NY Stock Exchange) to quote all stock in decimal form by (2000) January 29.
  18. Chemical and Engineering News, v.78(31), 2000-Jul-31, p.80, Reese,K.M.; Newscripts: Confederate (States of America) comments on using the metric system.
  19. Chemical Engineering, v.107(4), 2000-Apr, p.47-48, Silverberg,P.; Newsfront: With extension on metric labels, U.S. firms weigh their options: An online database assists with measurement conversions.
  20. Chemical Engineering, v.107(5), 2000-May, p.8, Ulrich,G.D.; Letters: For SI metric purity, stay away from bars (Chemical Engineering Progress, 1977-Aug)
  21. Child Life, v.79(7), 2000-Oct, p.28+, Marvelous meters. (metric lessons)
  22. Child Life, v.79(8), 2000-Dec, p.26+, Poe learns metrics.
  23. Children's Playmate, v.72(8), 2000-Dec, p.20, The metric mouse.
  24. Christian Science Monitor, 2000-Jan-27, p.7, MacLeod,A.; British say metric rule doesn't measure up.
  25. Christian Science Monitor, 2000-Jul-14, p.7, Cui,E.; No hot dogs here; it's brie, terrine, and tarte tatin. (meridian, establishment of metric system)
  26. Christian Science Monitor, 2000-Aug-02, p.?, MacLead,A.; As British inch toward meters, some feet drag. [http://www.csmonitor.com/durable/2000/08/02/fp1s4-csm.shtml]
  27. Christian Science Monitor, 2000-Aug-02, p.9, Brief chronology of the metric system. (from the USMA Website)
  28. Christian Science Monitor, 2000-Aug-07, p.?, Andreae,C.; The home forum: The measures of a man's life, taken. [http://www.csmonitor.com/durable/2000/08/07/fp22s2-csm.shtml]
  29. Cincinnati (OH) Post, 2000-Aug-08, p.10A, McFeatters,D.; A world without fractions. (stock exchanges shift from fractions to decimals)
  30. Civil Engineering, v.70(1), 2000-Jan, p.96, Wunderlich.W.O.; Bruschi,M.G.; Forum: Metric units are catching on.
  31. Civil Engineering, v.70(2), 2000-Feb, p.6, Pierce,P.; Allis,J.D.; Letters: A measured response to metric. (Replies to 2000-Jan essay)
  32. Civil Engineering, v.70(4), 2000-Apr, p.10, Larry,J.A.R.; Lockett,W.; Letters: Be leaders, not followers. (Replies to 2000-Feb letters)
  33. Civil Engineering, v.70(8), 2000-Aug, p.6, Pasterkamp,S.; Letters: Dual systems complicate construction.
  34. Civil Engineering, v.70(10), 2000-Oct, p.8, Steinhardt,O.W.; Letters: Metric priority. (SI first, inch-pound in parentheses)
  35. Civil Engineering, v.70(12), 2000-Dec, p.6, Letters: Should metric lead for follow? (reply to 2000-Oct letter)
  36. Dallas (TX) Morning News, 2000-Jan-03, p.?, Editorial: Not by an inch: Failed Mars mission highlights metric's merits. [http://dallasnews.com/editorial/13418_EDIT2.html]
  37. Dallas (TX) Morning News, 2000-Jan-07, p.?, Trail,C.C.; Letter: Let's go the extra 1.6 km this year. [http://dallasnews.com/editorial/letters/15022_cyber0107.html]
  38. Dallas (TX) Morning News, 2000-Jan-09, p.?, Koerner,M.G.; Letter: Take the lead on metric. (Reply to: Jan-03 editorial) [http://dallasnews.com/editorial/letters/15632_09cyberlet.html]
  39. Dallas (TX) Morning News, 2000-Jan-11, p.?, Frysinger,J.R.; Letter: Metric stalling. (Reply to: Jan-03 editorial) [http://dallasnews.com/editorial/letters/16407_11letters.html]
  40. Denver (CO) Business Journal. v.52(7), 2000-Sep-29, p.14B, Gonzales,A.; Builders inching along toward metric measures. (Sacramento (CA) Business Journal)
  41. Design News, v.55(20), 2000-Oct-16, p.36, ad: Go metric. Go global. (Rexroth Star, Charlotte NC) (also in other issues)
  42. Design News, v.55(22), 2000-Nov-20, p.154, Foote,K.; Break time: Changing the metrics. (U.S. government toying with converting to the metric system)
  43. Detroit (MI) News, 2000-Aug-28, p.?, Heinlein,G.; State, road builders differ in miles, meters: Michigan requires highway bids using metric sytem.
  44. Discover, v.21(3), 2000-Mar, p.44, Berman,B.; Skylight: Mixed-up measurements; How NASA got lost in space over meters, feet, newtons, and pounds.
  45. Discover, v.21(5), 2000-May, p.12, Four letters: ‘America's aversion to the metric system is simply a fear of the unknown and resistance to change. (2000-Mar)
  46. Discover, v.21(7), 2000-Jul, p.15, Goulden,W.; Letter: Bi-measuralism. (2000-May)
  47. Economist, v.354(8154), 2000-Jan-22, p.84, Metre reading. (France celebrates the 200th anniversary of the creation of the meter and the metric system)
  48. Economist, v.356(8181), 2000-Jul-29, p.75, Double standards. (weights and measures systems)
  49. Education Week, v.19(41), 2000-Jun-21, p.12, Teaching and learning: Going metric: (NCTM pro-metric statement)
  50. Electronic Engineering Times, 2000-Feb-03, p.?, Lieberman,D.; AMP and Erni ally on 2-mm connector. [http://www.eet.com/story/OEG20000203S0036]
  51. Engineering Times, 2000-Jul, p.?, Professional Engineers in Construction: Metrication strong in federal sector but weak in states. [http://www.nspe.org/pracdiv/38-00conmetupd.asp]
  52. Farmers Weekly (U.K.), 2000-Aug-04, p.3, Relf,T.; Farmlife: Imperialist to the last.
  53. Federal Register, v.65(231), 2000-Nov-30, p.74134-?, Slater,R.E.; Department of Transportation: Regulatory agenda; Semiannual summary: Metric conversion: Phase-3. (final)
  54. (London, England) Financial Times, 2000-May-20, p.2, Cookson,C.; Body and mind: Don't get your metres in a muddle: The nature of things: NASA did, and it led to a crash on Mars. Clive Cookson reports on the search for even-greater precision.
  55. Fort Collins (CO) Coloradoan, 2000-Nov-27, p.D6, Singhania,L.; Associated Press: Brokers bound for decimals ponder new lingo.
  56. Fortune, v.141(11), 2000-May-29, p.26, Tucker,R.; Why don't we use the metric system? [http://library.northernlight.com/LH20000518050000256.html]
  57. ISO Bulletin, v.31(8), 2000-Aug, p.?, White,M.S., Pallets move the world, the need for international pallet standards.
  58. Jewish World Review, 2000-Aug-01, p.?, Goldberg,J.; Insight: Presidential campaign could use some anti-metric mania. [http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/jonah080100.asp]
  59. Journal of Chemical Education, v.77(3), 2000-Mar, p.310, Hillger,D.W.; Letters: Let's not forget the units!
  60. Journal of Research NIST, v.105(2), 2000-Mar/Apr, p.307-321, Fisher,L.A.; Treasure of the Past: Recomparison of the United States prototype meter. (reprint of 1904 paper)
  61. (London, England) Sunday Telegraph, 2000-Jan-09, p.31, Howell,J.; House and home: Metric? Been there, done that. On the level.
  62. (London, England) Daily Telegraph, 2000-Feb-11, p.?, Give them an inch. [http://www.dailytelegraph.co.uk/dt?ac=000659276559150&rtmo=LbxGKhKd&atmo=LbxGKhKd&pg=/00/2/11/ixdlead.html#3]
  63. Los Angeles Times, 2000-Aug-04, p.5, Studlien,K.; Britons want their pounds, and not Euros, kilo(gram)s or grams.
  64. Los Angeles Times, 2000-Dec-17, p.4, Antoine,V.; Letters desk: (U.S. math, science students still trail top ranks)
  65. Mathematical Intelligencer, v.22(1), 2000-winter, p.7-11, Holmes,N.; The numerical dysfunction. (Reply to: decimal dysfunction, 1995-winter)
  66. Mathematics Teaching, no.(170), 2000-Mar, 4-p. pullout after p.22, Ball,D.; Metric time.
  67. Mechanical Engineering, v.122(3), 2000-Mar, p.6, 10, Jakuba,S.; Letters: Measure of risk. (NASA Mars spacecraft loss)
  68. Mechanical Engineering, v.122(12), 2000-Dec, p.6, 8, 9, Letters: Speed gauge (railroad standard gauge); Worldly pressures.
  69. Milwaukee (WI) Journal, 2000-Aug-20, p.22C, Joseph,P.; It is cool and comfortable in Canada when it's 20 (degrees Celsius).
  70. Milwaukee (WI) Journal, 2000-Aug-22, p.10C, Joseph,P.; Switching to Celsius might be worth it, to a certain degree.
  71. The (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Gazette, 2000-Jan-05, p.A10, Nguyen,K.; Britain inches toward metric system, grudgingly.
  72. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, v.3(4), 2000-fall, p.2, New resources for teaching metric system now available. (NIST Metric Program)
  73. NAAS (National Association of Academies of Science) News, v.4(1), 2000-winter, p.2, Metric progress continues; NIST continues outreach; USMA Website.
  74. Nature, v.404(?), 2000-Mar-02, p.27; 100 Years Ago: (German iron manufacturers, metric screw threads) [Nature, 1990-Mar-01]
  75. Nature, v.405(?), 2000-May-04, p.13, Knowles,M.T.; Correspondence: How metrics could have saved the UK car industry.
  76. New Scientist, v.166(2240), 2000-May-27, p.52, Cailliau,R.; Letters: That's about the size of it. (metric system, A-size paper) [http://www.newscientist.com/letters/letters.jsp?id=ns22406]
  77. New Scientist, v.166(2240), 2000-May-27, p.52a-h, Happy birthday to the metre: 125 years of worldwide accurate measurement. (Metromnia, issue 2, 2000-summer; National Physical Laboratory (NPL))
  78. New Scientist, v.167(2243), 2000-Jun-17, p.56, Thurstans,R.; Letter: Give ‘em an inch (2000-May-17) (Reply to letter, 2000-May-27)
  79. New Scientist, v.167(2245), 2000-Jul-01, p.48, Street,K.; Walters,K.; Opinion/letters: Metric youth. [2001-Jun-17, p.56]
  80. New Scientist, v.167(2258), 2000-Sep-30, p.45, LePage,M.; Opinion Point: First Person: Let them eat kilo(gram)s (British scale conversion)
  81. (New Orleans LA) Times-Picayune, 2000-Jan-20, p.B6, Of rules and rulers. (switch to metric system in Great Britain)
  82. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Journal, v.94(2), 2000-Mar/Apr, p.24, 94, Fleming,R.P.; Heads up: Metric sprinkler systems. (which conversion is more compatible?)
  83. (The New Jersey) Record, 2000-Oct-19, p.H01, Groves,B.; The last holdouts after 25 years, Americans still won't give an inch in the metric system battle.
  84. New York Times, 2000-Jul-20, p.?, Lyall,S.; Rothham Journal: Shopkeepers dragging their feet on metric switch.
  85. Nursing, v.30(3), 2000-Mar, p.79, Lourie,R.J.; Understanding the metric system. (silly equivalences)
  86. Odyssey, v.9(3), 2000-Mar, p.4, The agony of de-feet." (Mars mission problem caused by two teams using different units of measurement)
  87. On the Mhove, v.1(2), 2000-summer, p.6, Ogle,M.; Technology watch: Remember the metric system? It's still creeping along. (USMA mentioned) [http://www.mhia.org/news/pdf/ONTHEMHOVESUMMER00.pdf]
  88. Pediatrics, v.106(4), 2000-Oct, p.747, Fortune,T.R.; Letter: Why don't we use the metric system?
  89. Philadelphia (PA) Daily News, 2000-Jun-29, p.20, Lynott,W.J.; Editorial opinion: Easing into metrics, I or II steps at a time. (humor about Roman Numerals)
  90. Physics Today, v.53(1), 2000-Jan, p.78, Wasiolek,P.T.; Correction: (minus sign omitted from conversion sequence) [1999-Nov, p.83]
  91. Physics Today, v.53(8,pt.2), 2000-Aug,pt.2, p.BG6-BG13, Mohr,P.J.; Taylor,B.N.; The fundamental physical constants.
  92. Physics Today, v.53(8,pt.2), 2000-Aug,pt.2, p.BG15-BG16, Nelson,R.A.; Guide for metric practice.
  93. Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette, 2000-May-27, p.A8, Pearlstein,S.; It's sort of hard to measure up in sort-of-metric Canada, eh?
  94. Plant Engineering, v.54(3), 2000-Mar, p.?, Tips and tricks: Converting C to F. [http://www2.manufacturing.net/planttips/tipdetails.asp?ID=183]
  95. Plant Engineering, v.54(6), 2000-Jun. p.7, Simple solutions for converting C to F. (Replies to 2000-Mar column)
  96. Platinum Metals Review, v.44(3), 2000-Jul, p.125-134, Smeaton,W.A.; The foundation of the metric system in France in the 1790s.
  97. Point of Beginning, 2000-Oct-02, 3-p., Brown,L.N.; Inching toward the metric system. [http://www.pobonline.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/BNP__Features__Item/0,2338,11954,00.html]
  98. Point of Beginning, v.26(1), 2000-Oct, p.90, Hanson,C.; The soap box: A few thoughts on metric. (Dilemma of Dimensions, 1996-Oct; Letter, 1997-Jan)
  99. Quadrant, v.44(?), 2000-Jan/Feb, p.89, Padden,T.; Tiresome scientists. (1999-Jul/Aug, 1999-Mar)
  100. Quadrant, v.44(?), 2000-Jul, p.42, Frenkel,R.B.; Metrology, metrication and anti-science. (1999-Mar, 1999-Jul/Aug, 2000-Jan/Feb)
  101. Resource: Engineering and Technology for a Sustainable World, p.7(1), 2000-Jan, p.13-14, All roads lead to metrics. (measurement evolution adds global link to its chain)
  102. Retirement Life, 2000-Jul, p.24, Elkin,S.; Metric ‘Time' is inching closer (McCracken,J.)
  103. Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 2000-Jan-20, p.A2, Hostetler,A.J.; NASA problem: metric vs. English especially when lumped together.
  104. Sacramento (CA) Bee, 2000-Jan-01, p.?, DuMont,G.; Letter to the editor: Archaic measurements. [http://www.sacbee.com/voices/news/voices03_20000101.html]
  105. Sacramento (CA) Business Journal, 2000-Jul-31, p.?, Gonzalez,A.; Measuring switch to metric is done in inches, not miles. [http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2000/07/31/focus5.html]
  106. St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch, 2000-Feb-27, p.?, Byrne,C.; Many Britons are angry at switch to metric system; retailers face fine, prison if they don't adhere to law.
  107. School Science and Mathematics, v.100(4), 2000-Apr, p.215, Sheffield,L.J.; Book review: Metric for me! A Laypersons Guide to the Metric System for Everyday Use with Exercises, Problems, and Estimations. (Shoemaker,R.W.)
  108. Science, v.287(5457), 2000-Feb-25, p.1391, 1393, Watson,A.; Fundamental constants: Getting a more precise grip on the physical world.
  109. Science, v.288(5465), 2000-Apr-21, p.415, 419, Science scope: Metric mandate. (drafting legislation; Representative Vern Ehlers)
  110. Science, v.288(5481), 2000-Aug-11, p.833, Chin,G.; Editor's Choice: Physics: Atomic-scale length standard. (meter definition displaced?)
  111. Science Scope, v.23(8), 2000-May, p.42, 44, Christmann,E.P.; Converting with confidence.
  112. Science Scope, v.24(1), 2000-Sep, p.30-33, Goates,W.; Lavosier measures with polymers. (metric measurement skills)
  113. Science Scope, v.24(2), 2000-Oct, p.42, Abdi,S.W.: Math and metrics.
  114. Scientific American, v.283(2), 2000-Aug, p.96, Mirsky,S.; End point: Measure for measure.
  115. Science and Children, v.38(2), 2000-Oct, p.20-23, Monroe,E.E.; Nelson,M.N.; Say "yes" to metric measure: The metric system has been slow to take hold in the United States. Will the reluctance to adopt this system hinder future achievements? (reference: USMA Website) [http://www.nsta.org/pubs/sc/article1.asp]
  116. Seattle (WA) Post-Intelligencer, 2000-Feb-26, p.?, Byrne,C.; Britain tells merchants: Go metric or go to jail. (new legislation) [http://www.seattle-pi.com/national/metr26.shtml]
  117. Seattle (WA) Times, 2000-Mar-16, p.?, Guadagnoli,T.; Women swimmers will measure success in meters, not yards.
  118. Springfield (IL) State Journal-Register, v.14(190), 2000-Sep-25, p.?, Editorial: Conversion to metric a matter of time, for a long time.
  119. Supermarketing (U.K.), 2000-Jan-14, p.18, Longman,L.; Multiples meet the metrication market.
  120. Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald, 2000-Dec-30, p.?, McCarthy,P.; The problem that's engaging America. (phone numbers, dollar coin, metric conversion)
  121. Teaching Children Mathematics, v.7(2), 2000-Oct, p.96-97, Mistretta,R.M.; Porzio,J.A.; Celebrate Metric Day. (USMA Website mentioned)
  122. Teaching Pre-K-8, p.30(4), 2000-Jan, p.46-47, Imfeld,I.; Take the metrics and run. (Metric Relay)
  123. Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Star, 2000-Jan-11, p.?, Spaces in math termed irrelevant. (spaces instead of commas)
  124. Twin Cities Professional Editors' Network (PEN) Newsletter, 2000-Feb, p.?, O'Malley,D.; Metric rules, so we must obey. (USMA Website) [http://freenet.msp.mn.us/org/pen/0200news.htm]
  125. Via Satellite, v.15(2), 2000-Feb, p.1-10+, Nelson,R.A.; The International System of Units (SI); Its history and use in science and industry.
  126. Wall Street Journal, 2000-Jun-13, SEC sets deadline for exchanges to quote all stocks in decimals. [http://www.msnbc.com/p/cnbc/420187.asp]
  127. Wall Street Journal, 2000-Aug-02, p.?, Browning,E.S.; (Wall Street) Journal's NASDAQ stock listings to convert to decimal format.
  128. Wall Street Journal, 2000-Aug-02, p.?, Smith,R.; Move to decimal trading may cut profit margins. [http://www.msnbc.com/news/440646.asp]
  129. Washington (DC) Post, 2000-May-22, p.A18, Pearlstein,S.; Canada journal. (Canada's half-hearted adoption of the metric system) [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46300-2000May21.html]
  130. Washington (DC) Post, 2000-May-25, p.A36, Nye,B.; Letter to the editor: Measuring up. (Reply to: Canada Journal, 2000-May-22) [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1957-2000May24.html]
  131. Washington (DC) Post, 2000-Oct-19, p.C15, Crib sheet, metric magic. (remembering metric prefixes)
  132. Washington (DC) Times, 2000-Aug-07, p.A15, Tang,D.; (Metric) System's advantage is its simplicity. (Antoine,V.)
  133. Washington (DC) Times, v.14(156), 2000-Aug-15, p.A?, Thompson,M.A.; Letter: Measuring the expense of converting to metric (2000-Aug-08, Antoine,V.)
  134. Wilmington (NC) Morning Star, v.14(191), 2000-Oct-03, p.?, Students centimetering along towards metrics. (Myrtle Grove Middle School)
  135. Wisconsin State Journal (Madision WI), 2000-Jan-13, p.11A, Editorial: U.S. yards behind on metric use.

Year 1999 periodical and online articles [129 items]:

  1. AC, Heating and Refrigeration News, v.206(12), 1999-Mar-22, p.28, Metric rules delayed again by Europeans.
  2. Alaska Transportation, v.24(3), 1999-summer, p.20, Antoine,V.; Go metric! Antoine frame-of-reference method, familiar item examples.
  3. American Journal of Nursing, v.99(10), 1999-Oct, p.12, Richards,J.F.; Creamer,L.; Karsch,A.M.; Med errors: Solving the microgram/kilogram puzzle.
  4. American Journal of Physics, v.67(1), 1999-Jan, p.13-16, Romer,R.H.; Editorial: Units: SI only, or multi-cultural diversity?
  5. American Journal of Physics, v.67(1), 1999-Jan, p.44, The godless metric system. (Prepare Now for a Metric Future; Donovan,F.)
  6. American Journal of Physics, v.67(6), 1999-Jun, p.465-470, Letters to the editor (15 total): Use mostly SI units; Units for the crew of spaceship earth;... (responses to 1999-Jan editorial)
  7. ASHRAE Journal, v.41(5), 1999-May, p.16, Industry news: A step back for metrication? (Construction Metrication Council)
  8. Assembly, 1999-Sep, p.14, Assembly lines: (NIST) Guide covers metric units.
  9. Astronomy Now (U.K.), 1999-Sep-30, p.?, Metric mixup doomed Mars Climate Orbiter. [http://www.astronomynow.com/mars/mco/990930units/index.html]
  10. Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate, v.328(30653), 1999-Feb-27, p.?, Shigleton,P.; Pat Shingelton's weather news. (promoting the metric system in the 1970s)
  11. Boston (MA) Globe, 1999-Oct-05, p.?, Editorial: Thank you, NASA. (loss of Mars Climate Orbiter)
  12. Boston (MA) Globe, 1999-Oct-08, p.A22, [Two (2)] Letters to the Editor: Even the English dropped their outdated system; Whatever happened to the push to go metric?
  13. Boulder (CO) Planet, 1999-Oct-13, p.2, Sheeler,J.; The meter reader. Bushnell,R.H.)
  14. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, v.80(1), 1999-Jan, p.119, About our members: (Bushnell,R.H., Chairman, ASTM Committee E-43)
  15. (University of) California (Davis) Aggie, 1999-Nov-18, p.?, Rode,K.; Of miles and meters. (Mars Climate Orbiter)
  16. Canadian Times Colonist (Victoria BC), 1999-Sep-30, p.?, Going metric on Mars. (U.S. loses $180 million Mars Climate Orbiter)
  17. Capital Times (Madison WI), 1999-Oct-16, Russell,R.S.; Voice of the people: U.S. ignores world standards. (loss of Mars Climiate Orbiter)
  18. (Charleston SC) Post and Courier, 1999-Dec-05, p.B1, McDowell,E.; Metric system measures up despite worries. (Frysinger,J.)
  19. (Charleston SC) Post and Courier, 1999-Dec-30, p.?, Geesey,M.E.; Letters to the Editor: Metric system superior (Reply to: Nov-30 letter, http://www.charleston.net/pub/news/letters/let1230.htm]
  20. Chemical and Engineering News, v.77(50), 1999-Dec-13, p.56, Reese,K.M.; Newscripts: Memoir on Claude Litre, inventor of the liter.
  21. Christian Science Monitor, 1999-Dec-02, p.23, Unmacht,E.; Whatever happened to: The metric system in America. (Young,L.)
  22. Chicago (IL) Sun-Times, v.330(30761), 1999-Oct-10, p.?, Fordahl,M.; Metric debate lingers. (Mars Climate Orbiter; Antone,V.)
  23. CircuiTree, 1999-Jan, p.1-2, Neves,B.; Analysis: From the lab: The metric mile. (circuit board specification in metric)
  24. Civil Engineering, v.69(7), 1999-Jul, p.6, Kealey,S.S.; Feedback: Taking metric too far? (rigid application of metric conversions)
  25. Cleveland (OH) Plain Dealer, 1999-Oct-08, Di Padova,J.; Letter: Time for the land of the free to be home of the metric system. (Mars Climate Orbiter error)
  26. Colorado Construction, v.2(4), 1999-Apr, p.9, CDoT (Colorado DoT) reverts back to English system.
  27. Congressional Record, v.145(94), 1999-Jun-29, p.H5051, Duncan,Repr.; The metric system. (Washington DC Times, 1999-Jun-28)
  28. Dayton (OH) Daily News, 1999-Dec-19, p.15B, Miller,L.; Congress doesn't measure up: U.S. needs to switch to metric system.
  29. Denver (CO) Post, 1999-Apr-20, p.?, Fitzgerald,J.; ‘Metric cop' measures up to the task; Student, 13, persuades (Sweet'N Low) sweetener to correct label. (Metric Patrol)
  30. Denver (CO) Post, v.108(55), 1999-Oct-01, p.1A, 12A, Leib,J.; By any measure, Orbiter doomed; Measurement mixup doomed Mars (Climate Orbiter) mission. [http://www.denverpost.com/business/biz1001g.htm]
  31. Design Engineering (Canada), v.45(3), 1999-Mar, p.29-30, Mellersh,D.; Fluid power: Hose fittings go metric, clamp free.
  32. Design News, v.54(10), 1999-May-17, p.112, Metric products. (Ruland Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Watertown MA)
  33. Design News, v.54(13), 1999-Jul-05, p.26, Ferrara,C.M.; Metric drive studs complement each line. (Spirol International Corp., Solid Pin Division)
  34. Design News, v.54(22), 1999-Nov-15, p.13, Teague,P.E.; To err is human, so is to talk. (the loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter)
  35. Education Week, v.18(35), 1999-May-12, p.3, Galley,M.; Take note: Metric accountability. (Metric Patrol) [http://www.edweek.org/htbin/fastweb?getdoc+view4+ew1999+800+0+wAAA+]
  36. Electrical Design News (EDN), v.44(25), 1999-Dec-09, p.33, Schweber,B.; Comment: Simple simulations serve sophisticated systems. (Mars Orbiter satellite crash)
  37. Electronic Engineering Times, 1999-Mar-01, p.26, Clarke,P.; Eurofile: U.K.'s metric reprieve. (10-year extension) [http://www.eetimes.com/story/europhile/OEG19990301S0003]
  38. Electronic Engineering Times, 1999-Oct-25, p.84, Opinion/letters: Crosstalk: It's time for U.S. to get with the metric program. (loss of Mars Climate Orbiter)
  39. Electronic News, 1999-Jan-04, p.4, Zuckerman,A.; International standards on front burner: Future of ANSI in jeopardy; battle brews.
  40. Electronic Systems Technology and Design, v.38(7), 1999-Jul, p.68, Small,C.H.; Commentary: ‘Metrication' cranks crack me up.
  41. Equinox, v.17(102), 1999-Jan, p.34-39, Schaub,B.; The boss kg: K74 is Canada's ultimate, albeit temperamental, measure of weight, the kilogram that doesn't lie.
  42. Equinox, v.17(102), 1999-Jan, p.38, supplement, Schaub,B.; Weight of the world rests on le grand K (kilogram).
  43. Federal Register, v.64(120), 1999-Jun-23, p.33448, O'Connell,D.M.; Treasury Department, BATF: Net contents statement on wine labels. (withdraw rule)
  44. Federal Register, v.64(121), 1999-Jun-24, p.33751, Jeff,G.; DoT, FHWA: National standards for traffic control devices; metric conversion.
  45. Federal Register, v.64(?), 1999-Jun-30, p.?, Treasury Department, BATF: Net contents statement on wine labels. (metric units)
  46. (London, England) Financial Times, 1999-Dec-30, p.2, Pickard,J.; National News: Jim Pickard Reports: Brussels' metrification ruling pumps up small business costs: Centimetres and litres must replace inches and gallons form January 1, 2000, affecting thousands of retailers.
  47. Fort Collins (CO) Coloradoan, 1999-Jan-24, p.E1, Engley,H.L.; Calendar reform? Ha, think again: That would require political unity, and world's leaders aren't receptive.
  48. (London, England) Financial Times, 1999-Feb-06, p.?, Smith,M.; Ounces, feet and inches get 10-year reprieve. (European Commission)
  49. Hydraulics and Pneumatics, 1999-Aug, p.79, Altstadt,D.R.; Guide to metric system is offered. (USMA book)
  50. Hydrocarbon Processing, v.78(12), 1999-Dec, p.105+, Whetton,C.; Unit processes. (Mars Orbiter spacecraft)
  51. IEEE Spectrum, v.36(2), 1999-Feb, p.17, Self,K.; Technically speaking: Horsing around with power. (6 types of horsepower)
  52. IEEE Spectrum, v.36(4), 1999-Apr, p.12, Forum: Power to the horses! (1999-Feb, p.17)
  53. IEEE Spectrum, v.36(8), 1999-Aug, p.18, Self,K.; Technically speaking: Memory in megabytes and/or mebibytes.
  54. IEEE Spectrum, v.36(11), 1999-Nov, p.6, Dorman,G.; Forum: An objection to mebibytes. (Reply to: 1999-Aug, p.18)
  55. ISO Bulletin, v.30(?), 1999-Jun, p.?, Thor,A.J.; Standardization of prefixes for binary multiples. (IEC 60027-2)
  56. Journal of Chemical Education, v.76(3), 1999-Mar, p.313-314, Williams,K.R.; From past issues: Don't forget the units! (following metric system history in old JCE issues)
  57. Journal of Chemical Education, v.76(5), 1999-May, p.631, Morgan,M.E.; Calculating units with the HP-48G calculator.
  58. Journal of Chemical Education, v.76(9), 1999-Sep, p.1215-1216, Earley,C.W.; A simple demonstration for introducing the metric system to introductory chemistry classes.
  59. Journal of Commerce, 1999-Feb-17, p.10A, Debate continues over the metric system as talks with US inch along. (EU)
  60. Journal of Hypertension, v.17(2), 1999-Feb, p.305-306, Colquitt,P.J.; Correspondence: Will the millimetre of mercury be replaced by the kilopascal?
  61. Lancet, v.354(9173), 1999-Jul-10, p.85, Editorial: A metered way of life. (USMA mentioned)
  62. Lancet. v.354(9180), 1999-Aug-28, p.780, Correspondence: A metered way of life. (response to: 1999-Jul-10 editorial)
  63. Los Angeles Times, 1999-Sep-15, p.H2 (Food section), Green,E.; Opinion: Measure for measure. (pro-metric for recipes) [http://www.latimes.com/HOME/NEWS/FOOD/t000082370.html]
  64. Los Angeles Times, 1999-Sep-30, p.?, Metric mixup blamed for loss of Mars (Climate) Orbiter.
  65. Los Angeles Times, 1999-Oct-01, p.A1,A35, Hotz,R.L.; Mars (Climate Orbiter) probe lost due to simple math error. (English vs. metric)
  66. Los Angeles Times, 1999-Oct-03, p.?, Burned up over a detail. (metric vs. inch pound, NASA Mars Climate Orbiter)
  67. Los Angeles Times, 1999-Oct-09, p.?, [Five (5)] Letters to the Times: Lag in metric conversion.
  68. Los Angeles Times, 1999-Oct-18, p.?, Mestel,R.; Health: Who says there's safety in numbers? (English vs. metric) [http://www.latimes.com/news/health/19991018/t000094116.html]
  69. Machine Design, v.71(1), 1999-Jan-14, p.22, 26, Rieck,G.; Point and Counterpoint: More on metric. (tolerances, 1998-Nov-05, Kverneland,K.O.)
  70. Metal Center News, 1999-Jun-01, p.5, Zuckerman,A.; Automakers drive demand for metric measures. [http://www.metalcenternews.com/1999/0699/9906yc.htm]
  71. Minneapolis (MN) Star-Tribune, 1999-Oct-06, p.?, Paaso,R.J.; Letters from readers: American feet of clay. (loss of NASA Mars Climate Orbiter)
  72. Mother Jones, v.24(1), 1999-Jan/Feb, p.68-71, Zengerle,J.; Waits and measures. (Metric Program office; Iannelli,G.; McCracken,J.) [http://bsd.mojones.com/mother_jones/JF99/zengerle.html]
  73. Mother Jones, v.24(2), 1999-Mar/Apr, p.12-13, Letters: Backtalk: Pro-pfundity. (about 1999-Jan/Feb article) [It's a metric world after all. http://bsd.mojones.com/mother_jones/MA99/backtalk.html]
  74. Nature, v.401(6753), 1999-Oct-07, p.517, Reichhardt,R.; News: Washington: NASA reworks its sums after Mars (Climate Orbiter) fiasco.
  75. NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) News Bulletin, v.36(?), 1999-Jul/Aug, p.2, Get ready for (National) Metric Week, 1999. (USMA newsletter, free flyers) [http://www.nctm.org/news-bulletin/1999/07_08/1999-0708interest.htm]
  76. New Scientist, v.161(?), 1999-Feb-27, p.?, Smith,R.W.; Letter: Metric mysteries. (includes cartoon) [http://www.last-word.com/ns/19990227/letters12.html]
  77. New Scientist, v.164(2207), 1999-Oct-09, p.6, Hect,J.; News: Schoolkid blunder brought down Mars probe. (failing to convert units) [http://www.newscientist.com/ns/19991009/newsstory3.html]
  78. New Scientist, v.164(?), 1999-Oct-23, p.?, Feedback: NASA is understandably embarrassed. [http://www.newscientist.com/ns/19991023/feedback.html]
  79. New Scientist, v.164(?), 1999-Oct-30, p.?, Mosley,I.; Letter: Colonial units. (loss of Mars Climate Orbiter; 1999-Oct-09,p.6) [http://www.newscientist.com/ns/19991030/letters9.html]
  80. New Scientist, v.164(?), 1999-Nov-20,p.15, Rix,J.; Letter: Only convert. (1999-Oct-23) [http://www.newscientist.com/ns/19991120/letters4.html]
  81. New Scientist, v.164(?), 1999-Dec-11, p.?, Whitehead,P.; Letter: Conversion cost. [http://www.newscientist.com/ns/19991211/letters8.html]
  82. New Statesman, v.128(4444), 1999-Jul-12, p.20, Andrew,S.; All alone with feet and inches. (American's attitude toward the metric system)
  83. New Steel, v.15(6), 1999-Jun, p.70, Zuckerman,A.; World of standards and regulations: Bethlehem (Steel Co.)'s move to metrics. [http://www.newsteel.com/features/NS9906zu.htm]
  84. New York Daily News, 1999-Apr-20, p.?, Fitzgerald,J.; Kids trip up businesses on metric missteps. (Metric Patrol)
  85. NFCG Consumer News (U.K.), no.(196), 1999-Apr/May, p.?, Complete metrication moves ever closer but ever so slowly. [http://www.nfcg.org.uk/cnews196.htm#Complete metrication]
  86. Offshore, v.59(11), 1999-Nov, p.28, McMillin,K.; Forgetting fundamentals reminder to industry.
  87. Packaging World, 1999-Apr, p.42, Reynolds,P.; Packaging for a global marketplace. (new metric package sizes) [http://www.packworld.com/search.html?XP_PUB=packworld&XP_TABLE=1999040101&XP_FORMAT=article&XP_RECORD=0442887237]
  88. Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, 1999-Jun-28, Every millimeter counts. (New Jersey DoT sticking with metric) [http://www.phillynews.com/inquirer/99/Jun/28/business/REPT28.htm]
  89. Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, 1999-Oct-01, p.?, A $327 million mix-up. (loss of Mars Climate Orbiter)
  90. Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, 1999-Oct-06, p.A26, Berner,B.; Letter: (Reply to: 1999-Oct-01 article, loss of Mars probe)
  91. Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, 1999-Oct-15, p.A21, Strauss,R.; U.S. is still going to lengths to avoid the metric system. (Mars Climate Orbiter disaster) [http://www.phillynews.com/inquirer/99/Oct/15/national/METRIC15.htm]
  92. Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, 1999-Dec-17, p.?, Beideman,D.; Sports: Panthers girls, boys swimmers both win; Garnet Valley was the victim both times. Strath Haven adjusted well to races in metric distances. [http://www.phillynews.com/inquirer/99/Dec/17/sports_pa_west/WGARN17.htm]
  93. Physics Teacher, v.37(1), 1999-Jan, p.38-41, Baily,K.; Note: Symbols and units in first-year physics.
  94. Physics Teacher, v.37(1), 1999-Jan, p.57, Calkin,M.G.; Units for automobile fuel consumption. (L/100 km)
  95. Physics Teacher, v.37(8), 1999-Nov, p.507-510, Hillger,D.W.; Metric units and postage stamps.
  96. Physics Teacher, 37(9), 1999-Dec, p.3, [Two (2)] Letters to the editor: It's a wattmeter; Update on physics stamps.
  97. Physics Today, v.52(8,pt.2), 1999-Aug,pt.2, BG11-BG12, Nelson,R.A.; Guide for metric practice.
  98. Physics Today, v.52(11), 1999-Nov, p.82-83, Wasiolek,P.T.; Letters: Misused measure units can cause radon scare and spacecraft loss. (loss of Mars Climate Orbiter)
  99. Purchasing, 1999-Mar-11, p.?, Zuckerman,A.; Buyers should prep for U.S. switch to metric system. [http://www.manufacturing.net/magazine/purchasing/archives/1999/pur0311.99/031news.htm]
  100. Quadrant, v.43(1/2), 1999-Jan/Feb, p.119-120, Ryan,P.; Imperial subversion.
  101. Quadrant, v.43(3), 1999-Mar, p.68-70, Padden,T.; Metrication and scientific hubris. (Reply to: 1999-Jan/Feb)
  102. Quadrant, v.43(7/8), 1999-Jul/Aug, p.72-74, Frenkel,R.B.; Metrication and the rest of science. (Reply to: 1999-Mar)
  103. Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 1999-Mar-01, p.?, Hostetler,A.J.; Measuring up. (USMA mentioned) [See:http://accessva.com/rtd/special/overtime/rail01.shtml]
  104. Sacramento (CA) Bee, 1999-Dec-25, p.I1, Yamamura,K.; In U.S.; English measuring system remains the centi-mental favorite. (Antoine,V.)
  105. San Jose (CA) Mercury News, 1999-Oct-01, p.1A, (article on loss of Mars Climate Orbiter)
  106. San Jose (CA) Mercury News, 1999-Oct-07, p.?, Olson,D.M.; Letters, e-mail, and faxes: (Reply to: 1999-Oct-01 article on loss of Mars Climate Orbiter)
  107. Saturday Night, v.114(2), 1999-Mar, p.22, Grady,W.; The metric system (sort of).
  108. Saturday Record (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada), 1999-Oct-09, p.1-2, Hill,V.; Give me an inch, and I'll take 1.61 km (sometimes).
  109. Science, v.286(5428), 1999-Oct-08, p.207, Kerr,R.A.; Planetary science: More than missing metric doomed (Mars Climate) Orbiter.
  110. Science News, v.156(15), 1999-Oct-09, p.229, Cowen,R.; Math error equals loss of Mars (Climate) Orbiter.
  111. Science Scope, v.22(7), 1999-Apr, p.32-33, Hugick,J.A.; The metric police. (Metric Patrol)
  112. Scranton (PA) Times, 1999-Oct-03, Fordahl,M.; Mars (Climate Orbiter) accident shows metrics don't compute.
  113. Seattle (WA) Times, 1999-Dec-03, p.?, Sugawara,S.; NYSE (NY Stock Exchange) to join world of decimals. [http://www.seattletimes.com/news/business/html98/deci_19991203.html]
  114. Seventeen, v.58(8), 1999-Aug, p.158, Heads up: Metric police. (Sweet‘N Low, Metric Patrol)
  115. 73 Amateur Radio Today, no.(462), 1999-Mar, p.23-25, Hillger,D.W.; Anti-metric? You already use it more than you think!
  116. Smithsonian, v.29(11), 1999-Feb, p.48-52, 54-56, 58, Duncan,D.E.; Calendar. (Gregorian and other calendars) [http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsonian/issues99/feb99/calendar.html]
  117. South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), 1999-Feb-11, p.?, Macklin,S.; Old units reprieved as (European) Commission inches toward metrication.
  118. Supermarketing (U.K.), 1999-Apr-02, p.13, Willock,R.; Supermarkets stick to EU (European Union) deadline for going metric.
  119. Transportation and Distribution, v.40(11), 1999-Nov, p.66, Richardson,H.; First and ten meters? (progress joining the metric world)
  120. Tulsa (OK) World, 1999-Apr-11, p.G6, Averill,D.; The weight debate: Another setback for the metric supporters. (OK DoT)
  121. Tulsa (OK) World, 1999-Apr-29, p.A18, Gettings,J.F,Jr.; Letters: Metric phobia. (Averill,D.; Apr-11)
  122. U.S. News and World Report, v.127(14), 1999-Oct-11, p.63, Petit,C.W.; Science and ideas: Metric-English slip doomed Mars craft.
  123. USA Today, v.18(13), 1999-Oct-01, p.4A, Hoversten,P.; Bad math added up to doomed Mars (Climate Orbiter) craft.
  124. USA Today, v.18(14), 1999-Oct-04, p.18A, Editorial: NASA lost $125 million, but look who's losing billions.
  125. USA Today, v.18(16), 1999-Oct-06, p.18A, [Three (3)] Letters: Mars (Climate Orbiter) mishap is proof USA must go metric; Schools could use money; The metric way.
  126. Visual Media (Canada), v.11(3), 1999-Jan/Feb, p.16, Deux poids, deux mesures (two weights, two measures).
  127. Wall Street Journal, v.140(105) western edition, 1999-Jun-01, p.A1,A6, Auerbach,J.G.; Today, 01-06-99, just could be a first for sensible dating. (ISO date format)
  128. Washington (DC) Post, 1999-Jul-09, p.E1, Skrzycki,C.; The Regulators: A Measured response: Message on a bottle: In U.S., it's ‘milliliter'. (USMA mentioned)
  129. Washington (DC) Times, 1999-Oct-19, p.?, Isgar,S.; Metric mantra of the 1970s now going all but unheeded. (Young,L.; USMA)

Year 1998 periodical and online articles [100 items]:

  1. Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration News, 1998-Apr-20, p.?, ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) to standardize on SI.
  2. American Biology Teacher, v.60(5), 1998-May, p.368, Mecca,C.E.; How-to-do-it: Edible metrics.
  3. American Journal of Physics, v.66(4), 1998-Apr, p.324-331, Zimmerman,N.M.; A primer on electrical units in the Systeme International.
  4. American Journal of Physics, v.66(9), 1998-Sep, p.814-815, Levy-Leblond,J.-M.; Dimensional angles and universal constants. [1997-Jul]
  5. Appliance, v.55(2), 1998-Feb, p.16, Barlas,S.; EU metric-only requirement will take effect in 2000. (policy requiring use of metric system of measurement)
  6. Architectural Record, 1998-Jan. p.151, (1-Step) Metric conversion calculator. (San Diego CA)
  7. ASHRAE Journal, v.40(2), 1998-Feb, p.24, 26, 29, 31, Brenner,W.A.; Forum: Metrication is back, this time to stay. (Construction Metrication Council)
  8. ASHRAE Journal, v.40(10), 1998-Oct, p.10, Industry news: New highway bill drops deadline to require metric system. (Construction Metrication Council)
  9. ASTM Standardization News, v.26(9), 1998-Sep, p.4, National/International update: (The U.S. Metric Association has a Website)
  10. ASTM Standardization News, v.26(9), 1998-Sep, p.5, National/International update: (The International System of Units, kilogram standard, NIST)
  11. ASTM Standardization News, v.26(11), 1998-Nov, p.27, Coppa,C.; Heritage collection: America's standard for metrication: IEEE/ASTM SI-10.
  12. Augusta (GA) Chronicle, 1998-Sep-01, p.O5, Tyrrel,R.E.; Au revoir to le metric system.
  13. Automotive Engineering, v.106(8), 1998-Aug, p.90, Government action: Metric conversion. (Federal Register, May-27, NHTSA)
  14. Automotive Engineering International, v.106(11), 1998-Nov, p.8, Holt,D.J.; Editorial: Metric policy. (metric units first, conventional units in parenthesis)
  15. Automotive Engineering International, v.106(12), 1998-Dec, p.70, Government action: Metrification. (Federal Register, 1998-Sep-24)
  16. Automotive Manufacturing and Production, 1998-Mar, p.?, Applications and developments: (Metric Vendor) List from the U.S. Metric Association.
  17. Baltimore (MD) Sun, 1998-Aug-27, p.?, Stroh,M.; ‘Le Grand K' has a weight problem. [http://www.sunspot.net/cgi-bin/editorial/story.cgi?storyid=900000181767]
  18. Baltimore (MD) Sun, 1998-Oct-31, p.?, Miller (Brewing Co.) to sell beer in plastic bottles in 6 markets. (new 20 oz and 1 L sizes) [http://www.sunspot.net/cgi-bin/editorial/story.cgi?storyid=900000227655]
  19. Bioscience, v.48(10), 1998-Oct, p.827-835, Salisbury,F.B.; Professional biologist: Standardizing with SI units.
  20. (Boulder CO) Sunday Camera, 1998-Oct-18, p.12F, 11F, Human,K.; Golden Rule: 15 years ago, local researchers redefined the meter. (NIST)
  21. Buildings, v.92(10), 1998-Oct, p.54-? (2-p.), Vangen,C.M.W.; Veterans Affairs Regional Center (Philadelphia PA): High-tech federal facility thinks metric. [http://www.buildings.com/article404.html]
  22. Business and Commercial Aviation, v.82(5), 1998-May, p.35, 38, Lewis,A.; A quarter century of international info. (flying in meters in Russia and China)
  23. Business Week, 1998-Jan-19, p.?, Dwyer,P.; What happened to the decimal system? (The move to stock quotes in dollars and cents is languishing.) [http://www.businessweek.com/1998/03/b3561087.htm]
  24. Chemical Engineering, v.105(1), 1998-Jan, p.10, Meadows,D.; Letters: Metrication debate.
  25. Civil Engineering, v.68(1), 1998-Jan, p.31, Computer Briefs: On the Web: The U.S. Metric Association (USMA) has published a Website that contains information about the status of metric conversion in the U.S. as well as metric usage around the world.
  26. Civil Engineering, v.68(1), 1998-Jan, p.37, Adams,D.C.; Letter: Measurement accuracy. (spelling of ‘meter')
  27. Civil Engineering, v.68(5), 1998-May, p.30, [Two (2)] Letters: Metric debate. (Editor's note: ASCE is making every effort to convert to SI units in all its publications.)
  28. Civil Engineering, v.68(8), 1998-Aug, p.33, [Three (3)] Letters: Meter of discontent.
  29. Civil Engineering, v.68(10), 1998-Oct, p.7-8, Glardon,T.; Letter: Adapt or step aside.
  30. Dallas (TX) Morning News, 1998-Sep-28, p.?, Landers,J.; Global standards pressing the case for U.S. to move to metric system.
  31. Design News, v.53(4), 1998-Feb-16, p.28, Standards update: Internet becoming handy tool for following standards.
  32. Design News, v.53(5), 1998-Mar-03, p.12, Payne,M.; Letter: Buy metric.
  33. Design News, v.53(8), 1998-Apr-20, p.9, 14, Letters: An eager competitor; (and) 'No' to metric conversion; (and) More metric musings. (Replies to Mar-03 letter.)
  34. Design News, v.53(11), 1998-Jun-08, p.14, Pugliese,J.; Forehand,J.C.R.; Letters: ‘Inching' closer to metric.
  35. Design News, v.53(12), 1998-Jun-22, p.15, Schweda,S.M.; Letter: Metric made easier. (Reply to: Apr-20 letter)
  36. Design News, v.53(13), 1998-Jul-06, p.19, Chaplenko,G.; Letter: Weighs in on metric debate.
  37. Design News, v.53(14), 1998-Jul-20, p.19, Hillger,D.W. (and two others), Letters: Metric not costly; (and) Designing in metric easy; (and) Metric safety concerns.
  38. Design News, v.53(16), 1998-Aug-17, p.18-19, Darner,R.; Smith,H.; Letters: Metric debate goes on. (Replies to Jun-08 letter; Forehand,J.C.R.)
  39. Design News, v.53(17), 1998-Sep-07, p.14, Hatch,G.P.; Letter: A measure of metric. (Reply to: Jun-08 letter; Forehand,J.C.R.)
  40. Design News, v.53(18), 1998-Sep-21, p.18, Najman,L.; Letter: No ‘French Resistance' with the metric system. (Reply to: Jun-08 letter; Forehand,J.C.R.)
  41. Design News, v.53(19), 1998-Oct-05, p.15, Vernon,S.R.; Letter: Debates, yes; emotions, no. (1998-Apr-20, 1998-Jun-22)
  42. Doors and Hardware, v.62(9), 1998-Sep, 28-? (4-p.), Changes in construction metrication. (Construction Metrication newsletter)
  43. Electroindustry, 1998-Nov, 2-p.; U.S. industry still battling Europe's metric-only directive. [http://www.nema.org/publications/ei/nov98/metric.html]
  44. Electronic Engineering Times, no.(1019), 1998-Aug-03, p.50, Forhand,J.C.; Editorial: The metric system's problems and how to solve them.
  45. Electronic Engineering Times, no.(1022), 1998-Aug-24, p.60, Stempnik,L.; Letter to the editor: Metric-system issues: They're features, not problems (1998-Aug-03)
  46. Engineering Contacts (MN Society of Professional Engineers), v.34(9), 1998-?, p.9-11 and cover; Cover Story: Metric? English? Engineers have no shortage of opinions.
  47. Engineering News Record (ENR), v.240(15), 1998-Apr-13, p.34, (1-Step) Metric conversion calculator.
  48. Engineering Times, 1998-May, p.?, Some of the most often asked questions about metrication.
  49. Engineering Times, 1998-Jun, p.?, California (Orange) County government makes advances in metrication.
  50. Engineering Times, 1998-Jun, p.?, Service, dedication of federal agencies impact U.S. metrication challenges.
  51. Engineering Times, 1998-Jul, p.?, New metric publications issued by NIST. (Metric Program)
  52. (Eugene OR) Register-Guard, 1998-Jan-12, p.1C-2C, Mortenson,E.; Schools closing the metric gap. (and) U.S. dragging its feet toward metric system.
  53. Federal Register, v.63(94), 1998-May-15, p.27017-27019, Magaw,J.W.; Simpso,J.P.; Department of Treasury, BATF: Net contents statement on wine labels. (notice of proposed rulemaking)
  54. Federal Register, v.63(101), 1998-May-27, p.28912-28922, Martinez,R.; DoT, NHTSA: Federal motor vehicle safety standards; metric conversion of tire standards.
  55. Federal Register, v.63(101), 1998-May-27, p.28922-28957, Martinez,R.; DoT, NHTSA: Federal motor vehicle safety standards; metric conversion.
  56. Federal Register, v.63(133), 1998-Jul-13, p.37500-37506, Coyner,K.S.; Department of Transportation, RSPA: Metric equivalents. (pipeline safety regulations)
  57. Federal Register, v.63(144), 1998-Jul-28, p.40333-40340, Hebner,R.E.; Department of Commerce, NIST: Metric system of measurement: Interpretation of the International System of Units for the U.S.; Notice.
  58. Federal Register, v.63(181), 1998-Sep-18, p.49883, Magaw,J.W.; Treasury Department, BATF: Net contents statement on wine labels. (proposed rule)
  59. Federal Register, v.63(185), 1998-Sep-24, p.50995-51004, Shelton,L.R.; DoT, NHTSA: Federal motor vehicle safety standards; metric conversion.
  60. Hydraulics and Pneumatics, 1998-Mar, p.106, News and Events: 1998 (5th) edition of (USMA) Metric Vendor (List) book available.
  61. Hydraulics and Pneumatics, 1998-Oct, p.90+, News and Events: Metric-only directive yet to be delayed. (NEMA opposes)
  62. Hydraulics and Pneumatics, 1998-Nov, p.94, Heney,P.J.; Web wire: lamar.ColoState.edu/~hillger/ (USMA Website)
  63. IEEE Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 1998, p.54-55, Tuninsky,V.S.; Independent units, transformations and modifications of SI.
  64. Industrial Distribution, v.87(3), 1998-Mar, p.F18-F19, Mills,P.; Cutting metric deals. (metric fastener use has stepped up) [http://www.manufacturing.net/magazine/id/archives/1998/ind0301.98/fastners/cutting.htm]
  65. InTech, v.45(8), 1998-Aug, p.64-66, Holladay,K.; InTech tutorial: Measurement: Wrestling with the mother of all non-standards.
  66. (Jackson County, Independence MO) Examiner News, 1998-Aug-19, p.?, Hite,R.; How do you measure a road? (Missouri DoT) [http://examiner.net/stories/081998/new_selsa.shtml]
  67. Journal of Chemical Education, v.75(3), 1998-Mar, p.250, From past issues: The more things change: Volume 1, Number 3. (1924, teachers encouraged to adopt the metric system)
  68. Journal of Chemical Education, v.75(5), 1998-May, p.607-609, White,M.A.; Quantity calculus: Unambiguous designation of units in graphs and tables.
  69. Journal of Chemical Education, v.75(12), 1998-Dec, p.1646-1647, Rudman,R.; Temperature scale conversion as a linear equation: True unit conversion vs. zero-offset correction.
  70. Journal of Government Information, v.25(5), 1998-Sep/Oct, p.419-438, Smith,J.C.; A history of metrication in the United States: selected bibliography.
  71. Journal of Hypertension, v.16(3), 1998-Mar, p.259-261, Will the millimetre of mercury be replaced by the kilopascal?
  72. (London, England) Financial Times, 1998-Jun-?, p.?, Smith,M.; Inches and ounces in the balance. (Will the EU continue to allow dual-labeling of products?)
  73. Machine Design, 1998-Nov-05, p.126, 128, 139, Kverneland,K.O.; How ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards cut manufacturing costs. (metric standards, preferred sizes)
  74. Manufacturing Engineering, 1998-Feb, p.30, News Desk: Speak metric! (2000 Jan 01 EU metric deadline, NIST)
  75. Manufacturing Engineering, 1998-Mar, p.42, News Desk: Sell metric. (USMA Metric Vendor List book)
  76. Mathematical Intelligencer, v.20(2), 1998-spring, p.62-79, Wimp,J.; Reviews: The case against decimalizat