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    Gordon Kushner
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    Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne for my English friends) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were? Or is it just me? :confused:

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      Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne for my English friends) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were? Or is it just me? :confused:

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      It is just You.

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        Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne for my English friends) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were? Or is it just me? :confused:

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        No, I'm an ecxellnet tpyist

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          Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne for my English friends) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were? Or is it just me? :confused:

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          :zzz:

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          This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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            Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne for my English friends) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were? Or is it just me? :confused:

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            ton (tonne for my English friends)

            Thanks for clearer that up :thumbsup: I would have been stumped as to the meaning of that otherwise.

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              Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne for my English friends) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were? Or is it just me? :confused:

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              Ton is the English term. Tonne is the European sloppy term for 1000Kg. I have no Idea what a Kilogram is. If someone told me to buy two Kilos of potatoes I would return with the wrong amount of potatoes. If I was asked to buy 2lb of spuds, no problem. There is a classic example in an old case in the UK. The Metric Martyr, Steve Thorburn, was being prosecuted for selling goods in a market using imperial measures. His defence counsel had the local authority's spokesman on the stand and asked him about the way he approached his client. "But you sent two large heavy's (thugs) to intimidate my client" "No, they were sent to inform him that he had to sell using the metric measures", cometh the reply. "But they were exceptionally tall weren't they?" asked counsel. "No, I think they were about six foot or so, not exceptionally tall" Sayeth the spokesman. "Six foot?, tell me, What is that in centimeters?" enquired the barrister. "I don't know" said the man responsible for ensuring goods were sold using the metric system.

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                Ton is the English term. Tonne is the European sloppy term for 1000Kg. I have no Idea what a Kilogram is. If someone told me to buy two Kilos of potatoes I would return with the wrong amount of potatoes. If I was asked to buy 2lb of spuds, no problem. There is a classic example in an old case in the UK. The Metric Martyr, Steve Thorburn, was being prosecuted for selling goods in a market using imperial measures. His defence counsel had the local authority's spokesman on the stand and asked him about the way he approached his client. "But you sent two large heavy's (thugs) to intimidate my client" "No, they were sent to inform him that he had to sell using the metric measures", cometh the reply. "But they were exceptionally tall weren't they?" asked counsel. "No, I think they were about six foot or so, not exceptionally tall" Sayeth the spokesman. "Six foot?, tell me, What is that in centimeters?" enquired the barrister. "I don't know" said the man responsible for ensuring goods were sold using the metric system.

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                Since I can't be bothered googling, aren't a ton and a tonne slightly different - maybe a stone or two apart?!

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                  Ton is the English term. Tonne is the European sloppy term for 1000Kg. I have no Idea what a Kilogram is. If someone told me to buy two Kilos of potatoes I would return with the wrong amount of potatoes. If I was asked to buy 2lb of spuds, no problem. There is a classic example in an old case in the UK. The Metric Martyr, Steve Thorburn, was being prosecuted for selling goods in a market using imperial measures. His defence counsel had the local authority's spokesman on the stand and asked him about the way he approached his client. "But you sent two large heavy's (thugs) to intimidate my client" "No, they were sent to inform him that he had to sell using the metric measures", cometh the reply. "But they were exceptionally tall weren't they?" asked counsel. "No, I think they were about six foot or so, not exceptionally tall" Sayeth the spokesman. "Six foot?, tell me, What is that in centimeters?" enquired the barrister. "I don't know" said the man responsible for ensuring goods were sold using the metric system.

                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                  You know imperial measures make no sense. :rolleyes:

                  If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                  This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                  [My articles]

                  In testa che avete, signor di Ceprano?

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                    You know imperial measures make no sense. :rolleyes:

                    If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                    This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                    [My articles]

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                    Dalek Dave
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                    You know metric measurements make no sense. 12 inches to a foot, 3 foot to a yard, 22 yards to a chain, 10 chains to a furlong, 8 furlongs to a mile. Easy. We do not live in a metric world. 60 seconds, 60 minutes, 24 hours, 7 days, 52 weeks etc.

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                      Ton is the English term. Tonne is the European sloppy term for 1000Kg. I have no Idea what a Kilogram is. If someone told me to buy two Kilos of potatoes I would return with the wrong amount of potatoes. If I was asked to buy 2lb of spuds, no problem. There is a classic example in an old case in the UK. The Metric Martyr, Steve Thorburn, was being prosecuted for selling goods in a market using imperial measures. His defence counsel had the local authority's spokesman on the stand and asked him about the way he approached his client. "But you sent two large heavy's (thugs) to intimidate my client" "No, they were sent to inform him that he had to sell using the metric measures", cometh the reply. "But they were exceptionally tall weren't they?" asked counsel. "No, I think they were about six foot or so, not exceptionally tall" Sayeth the spokesman. "Six foot?, tell me, What is that in centimeters?" enquired the barrister. "I don't know" said the man responsible for ensuring goods were sold using the metric system.

                      ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                      Gordon Kushner
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                      Thanks for the clarification DD.

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                        gkushner wrote:

                        ton (tonne for my English friends)

                        Thanks for clearer that up :thumbsup: I would have been stumped as to the meaning of that otherwise.

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                        That was my attempt at humor (humour), not intended to offend.

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                          You know metric measurements make no sense. 12 inches to a foot, 3 foot to a yard, 22 yards to a chain, 10 chains to a furlong, 8 furlongs to a mile. Easy. We do not live in a metric world. 60 seconds, 60 minutes, 24 hours, 7 days, 52 weeks etc.

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                          Dalek Dave wrote:

                          12 inches to a foot, 3 foot to a yard, 22 yards to a chain, 10 chains to a furlong, 8 furlongs to a mile. Easy.

                          That's a mess. French were far better. :-D

                          If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                          This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                          [My articles]

                          In testa che avete, signor di Ceprano?

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                            Dalek Dave wrote:

                            12 inches to a foot, 3 foot to a yard, 22 yards to a chain, 10 chains to a furlong, 8 furlongs to a mile. Easy.

                            That's a mess. French were far better. :-D

                            If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                            This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                            [My articles]

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                            Dalek Dave
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                            You are aware, no doubt, that the metric system was devised by unemployed french barbers.

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                              You are aware, no doubt, that the metric system was devised by unemployed french barbers.

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                              Still it is better. ;)

                              If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                              This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                              [My articles]

                              In testa che avete, signor di Ceprano?

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                                You know metric measurements make no sense. 12 inches to a foot, 3 foot to a yard, 22 yards to a chain, 10 chains to a furlong, 8 furlongs to a mile. Easy. We do not live in a metric world. 60 seconds, 60 minutes, 24 hours, 7 days, 52 weeks etc.

                                ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                                Dalek Dave wrote:

                                You know metric measurements make no sense. 12 inches to a foot, 3 foot to a yard, 22 yards to a chain, 10 chains to a furlong, 8 furlongs to a mile. Easy. We do not live in a metric world. 60 seconds, 60 minutes, 24 hours, 7 days, 52 weeks etc.

                                If this Imperial shit you're looking at through rose coloured glasses is so fucking good, why did you Poms move to the New Pound? You should be forced to do the accounts using ha'penny, thripence, sixpence, shilling, florence and the like.

                                Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004

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                                  Ton is the English term. Tonne is the European sloppy term for 1000Kg. I have no Idea what a Kilogram is. If someone told me to buy two Kilos of potatoes I would return with the wrong amount of potatoes. If I was asked to buy 2lb of spuds, no problem. There is a classic example in an old case in the UK. The Metric Martyr, Steve Thorburn, was being prosecuted for selling goods in a market using imperial measures. His defence counsel had the local authority's spokesman on the stand and asked him about the way he approached his client. "But you sent two large heavy's (thugs) to intimidate my client" "No, they were sent to inform him that he had to sell using the metric measures", cometh the reply. "But they were exceptionally tall weren't they?" asked counsel. "No, I think they were about six foot or so, not exceptionally tall" Sayeth the spokesman. "Six foot?, tell me, What is that in centimeters?" enquired the barrister. "I don't know" said the man responsible for ensuring goods were sold using the metric system.

                                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                                  A kilogram is the mass of 1 litre of water. A litre is 10cm cubed. 10cm is 1/10th of a metre which was originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole. :-D

                                  Pete

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                                    Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne for my English friends) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were? Or is it just me? :confused:

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                                    gkushner wrote:

                                    Have you every had to undo a ton (tonne 1Kkg for my English friends idiots in continental Europe) of code using Ctrl+Z and realized what a sloppy typist you were?

                                    Réparé

                                    I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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                                      Ton is the English term. Tonne is the European sloppy term for 1000Kg. I have no Idea what a Kilogram is. If someone told me to buy two Kilos of potatoes I would return with the wrong amount of potatoes. If I was asked to buy 2lb of spuds, no problem. There is a classic example in an old case in the UK. The Metric Martyr, Steve Thorburn, was being prosecuted for selling goods in a market using imperial measures. His defence counsel had the local authority's spokesman on the stand and asked him about the way he approached his client. "But you sent two large heavy's (thugs) to intimidate my client" "No, they were sent to inform him that he had to sell using the metric measures", cometh the reply. "But they were exceptionally tall weren't they?" asked counsel. "No, I think they were about six foot or so, not exceptionally tall" Sayeth the spokesman. "Six foot?, tell me, What is that in centimeters?" enquired the barrister. "I don't know" said the man responsible for ensuring goods were sold using the metric system.

                                      ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                                      That's awesome. do you have a citation for that I could share?

                                      3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18

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