REGIONAL METRIC TOWN MEETINGS MOVE ``TOWARD A METRIC AMERICA,'' SERIES CONTINUES NOV. 15-16 IN SAN JOSE, CA, POC Gerard C. Iannelli (301)975-3690. The Department of Commerce and the Federal Interagency Council on Metric Policy present the fifth of six regional Metric Dialogues November 15-16, 1996, at San Jose State University's School of Engineering Auditorium in San Jose, California. At each meeting, participants have the opportunity to hear from experts on the benefits of using the metric system to increase our global competitiveness, commercialize new technologies, and enhance the job skills of America's workforce. Open discussions will probe critical metrication issues. The meetings build on the key themes--trade, education, and public awareness--that emerged from the first National Metric Town Meeting held at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) March 27-28, 1995. A subsequent Metric Dialogue will be held on January 10-11, 1997 in Dallas. For further information contact the NIST Metric Program on (301)975-3690, FAX (301)948-1416 or email to Metric-prg@nist.gov (via Internet). Additional Information is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.nist.gov/metric.

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