Monthly Archives: March 2010

Imperial confusion on new tunnel signs

Posted on 2010-03-26 by Erithacus

Transport for London (TfL) was today criticised by the UK Metric Association (UKMA) for bungling the erection of new signs at the Rotherhithe tunnel, including banning all vehicles over 33 inches long from using the tunnel – and for wasting … Continue reading →

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‘Cultural metrication’ and the NHS

Posted on 2010-03-19 by derekp

A reader of Metric Views from the USA raises the issue of measurement units in medical practice generally, or ‘cultural metrication’ as he terms it.

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Joules on the menu, please

Posted on 2010-03-11 by Erithacus

The very worthy proposal of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) that menus should state energy values is undermined by its failure to use proper measurement units.  UKMA has responded by advocating joules rather than so-called “calories” (whatever they may be).

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Is the DfT part of the Government?

Posted on 2010-03-05 by Erithacus

The Transport Department’s refusal to comply with Government policy on metrication is the biggest remaining obstacle to completing the metric changeover.  But how can the DfT defend this example of non-joined-up government?

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