Blog Oklahoma Newsletter - Thinking Metric
Monday, July 18, 2022
Blog Oklahoma Newsletter
News of a heatwave in Europe has me thinking in Celsius.
Don’t you think it’s time the United States finally switched over to the metric system?
What exactly is keeping us from adopting it? Money and stubbornness I think mostly.
Did you know the United States government is officially metric? The Metric Conversion Act of 1975 declared the metric system “the preferred system of weights and measures for United States trade and commerce” but permitted the use of United States customary units in all activities.
I can even remember back in the late 70’s learning the metric system in elementary school. We were on our way to switching. Then President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s slammed the breaks on the whole thing.
We’ve all been in this half and half mode ever since. The government and many the goods you buy are officially metric, while everything else in our country is using imperial units.
Doesn’t it sound better to be 110 kg instead of 242.5 lbs. Think about it.
More later. Time to think Metric.
News
Stillwater's Jackson Holliday Selected No. 1 Overall In MLB Draft — www.news9.com The Baltimore Orioles have selected Jackson Holliday from Stillwater High School with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.
New Oklahoma 988 mental health crisis hotline responds to over 400 calls just this month — kfor.com Oklahoma's newest mental health resource is now available to people statewide.
Oklahoma school districts were promised billions for coronavirus relief. Here’s how much they’ve spent | KGOU — www.kgou.org Since the coronavirus pandemic began, public schools have received a windfall of federal funding. But they’ve only spent a fraction of what they’ve been given.
Sen. Lankford blocks bill protecting interstate travel for abortion | KGOU — www.kgou.org Senate Democrats in Washington are fighting against travel bans on abortion patients. Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford helped block one of their bills on Thursday.
Shared Links
988 - The lifeline for mental health — 988oklahoma.com The lifeline for mental health A new mental health resource is now available for all Oklahomans. How does it work? 1-800-273-TALK is now 988 988 is a direct, three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Frequently Asked Questions Let’s shift From stigma It’s […]
YouTube Videos
Spotify Music
Pride and Joy - song by Stevie Ray Vaughan | Spotify — open.spotify.com Listen to Pride and Joy on Spotify. Stevie Ray Vaughan · Song · 1983.
Blue on Black - song by Kenny Wayne Shepherd | Spotify — open.spotify.com Listen to Blue on Black on Spotify. Kenny Wayne Shepherd · Song · 1997.
Black Velvet - song by Alannah Myles | Spotify — open.spotify.com Listen to Black Velvet on Spotify. Alannah Myles · Song · 1989.
Modern Blues Rock | Spotify Playlist — open.spotify.com Listen now only on Spotify: The best of modern blues rock. Cover: Marcus King
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Have a great week everyone. Until next time. - K.
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