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Monthly Archives: December 2006
Metric howlers – Times hat-trick
When converting metric units into imperial units, journalists (or more likely sub-editors) are apt to make mistakes, especially if they are dealing with subjects with which they are not very familiar. On the 9th December 2006, The Times managed a … Continue reading
Posted in Media
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Football going metric?
Viewers of “Match of the Day” on 9 December had the unusual experience of hearing football commentary in metric. Was this an aberration or a straw in the wind? (asks Robin Paice)
Posted in Media, Sport
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A headache on the road to Pickering
Our contributor has encountered a low bridge sign that has left him guessing. [Contributed by Seares and edited by Derek Pollard]
Posted in Road signs
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Christmas Eve Salmon with Hot Beetroot Relish
Guests arrived early? Not sure what to serve? There is just time to pop down to the supermarket and pick the ingredients for this quick recipe (assuming you can get into the car park). Provided by Roz Denny, UKMA’s answer … Continue reading
“Animals in the womb: Mammals” – pioneering TV from Channel 4
This programme used a combination of computer graphics, physical modelling, and actual ultra-sound images to create stunning pictures of the foetus of a dolphin, an elephant and a golden retriever developing in the womb. There was a commentary, but for … Continue reading
Posted in Media
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NHS use of kilograms
Although the NHS uses grams and kilograms, the media often dumb down the information, and politicians do nothing to help [article by Roz Denny]
Posted in Health, Media
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Suggested New Year resolutions
Suggestions, and a request for these to be forwarded on to the organisations and individuals. [article contributed by PB]
Posted in Uncategorized
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Cooking Xmas turkey in metric
Here we go again, run up to Christmas and the food pages are full of useful hints and tips on how to roast the perfect turkey, giving people a timing of mins per 450 g/lb. Not very useful when pack … Continue reading
A ‘Voyage of Discovery’ into the origins of the metric system
A recent programme in the ‘Voyages of Discovery’ series on BBC4 described the meridian expedition to the Andes between 1735 and 1744. During the programme, the presenter suggested that the metric system owes its origins to the Enlightenment, and partly … Continue reading
Posted in History
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Market Stall holders trading Illegally
Some fruit and vegetable sellers around the UK are failing to comply with metric trading regulations. [article contributed by PB]
Posted in Consumer affairs, Law
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