[LEAPSECS] Leap Second Article in American Scientist

[Warner Losh]

Hi Dave,

I'd love a chance to make comments on this document.  You can send me a draft, or post it via one of the many document sharing services.

Warner

On Mar 31, 2011, at 10:26 AM, Finkleman, Dave wrote:


> I am glad that the discussion picked up again.  I think I missed

> precursors to the current thread.

> 

> American Scientist has accepted for publication an article by John

> Seago, Ken Seidelmann, Steve Allen, Rob Seaman, and me.  The editors are

> doing their thing so that we can come back at them by the end of April.

> I/we would appreciate feedback from those who contribute to this

> discussion group.  I can't promise that we could pet everyone's pet

> rock, but it's better to have your criticism than to have challenges as

> letters to the editor.

> 

> Recognize that the audience is technically capable but far from expert

> in this matter.  The magazine circulation is 80,000, and the subjects

> are diverse.  Although we managed to slip in forthcoming decision

> points, the objective is education rather than spin for influence.

> 

> I don't know the best way to post the current draft or distribute it,

> but I bet someone on the discussion will let me know.  

> 

> Dave Finkleman

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