Category Archives: Views from abroad

Cyprus measures up, and delivers a surprise

Posted on 2008-06-30 by derekp

A visit to the Republic of Cyprus earlier this year delivered sun, sea and snow, as expected, but also came up with a surprise. (Article contributed by Derek Pollard)

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Vehicle fuel efficiency – units matter

Posted on 2008-06-27 by derekp

An article published on the Guardian web site on 20 June describes US research on the public perception of vehicle fuel efficiency in relation to the units used.

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A snapshot from planet USA

Posted on 2008-04-22 by derekp

A reader has returned from an extensive tour of the USA, and has provided Metric Views with a personal view on their version of two-system systems of weights and measures. (Article contributed by Tony Wilson)

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A view from across the pond

Posted on 2008-02-13 by derekp

Metric Views has received a contribution from a reader in the USA. “Just off-the-cuff ramblings” he says, “but no less interesting for that”, we reply. With upwards of 30,000 people crossing the Atlantic each day, other readers may be able … Continue reading →

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Speeding – it’s all in the mind

Posted on 2008-01-07 by derekp

The US web site METRICation US has an amusing story about a speeding Irish driver whose fine was reduced when he convinced the Judge that his speed in km/h sounded higher than it was. The full story is to be found at: … Continue reading →

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How others see us – an Australian view

Posted on 2007-12-08 by Erithacus

UKMA occasionally receives letters from visitors to the UK expressing amazement at our dysfunctional muddle of measurement units. The following is typical (with thanks to JP for allowing us to use it):

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An expatriate’s perspective on metrication

Posted on 2007-11-18 by admin

This letter from an expatriate Brit in Switzerland may be of interest. It illustrates very well the frustration felt by many people (not only expatriates) at the insularity and ignorance of so many of our compatriots.

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