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Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in 3D Printed Marine Grade Stainless Steel |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/05/2017 08:50 AM
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Livermore, CA..."Marine grade" stainless steel is valued for its performance under corrosive environments and for its high ductility -- the ability to bend without breaking under stress -- making it a preferred choice for oil pipelines, welding, kitchen utensils, chemical equipment, medical implants, engine parts and nuclear waste storage. However, conventional techniques for strengthening this class of stainless steels typically comes at the expense of ductility.
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Economy Added a Robust 261,000 Jobs in October & Unemployment Drops to 4.1% |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/03/2017 08:06 AM
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Washington, DC....Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 261,000 in October, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment in food services and drinking places increased sharply, mostly offsetting a decline in September that largely reflected the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. In October, job gains also occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, and health care.
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House GOP Tax Plan Summary |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/02/2017 07:49 AM
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Washington, DC...The GOP has released their tax plan. A few light details are below...
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Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Backing Gas Tax Repeal Measure |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/01/2017 09:25 PM
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Sacramento, CA...The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced today (31) it is backing a ballot measure that will repeal $5.2 billion in annual gas and car tax increases that take effect November 1st, and requires that future increases be approved by voters. The measure, Voter Approval for Increases in the Gas and Car Tax, has been filed with the Attorney General (17-0033) and HJTA will be working on its qualification for the November 2018 statewide ballot.
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The Annual Stone Soup & Halloween at Calaveras Government Center with Video & Over 190 Photos |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/31/2017 03:20 PM
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San Andreas, CA...We had the honor to be one of the Judges at the Annual Stone Soup festivities at the Government Center. This day and fundraiser for the local food bank was originally promoted by the late Chief Probation Officer Michael Kriletich and former CAO Jennie Boyce. It's goals were to enhance the community spirit and involvement for the county employees and the county as a whole. It has grown into a wonderful institution were the feats of decorating, ingenuity, costume making skills are at times incredible.
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Clarification on Availability of Discretionary Funds in the County Treasury By CAO Timothy Lutz |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/30/2017 09:17 AM
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San Andreas, CA...During the October 17 and 18 Board of Supervisors’ Hearings to consider the adoption of an ordinance to either ban or regulate cannabis cultivation in the County, there was some confusion regarding how much unobligated funds Calaveras County has available at its disposal.
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/30/2017 06:16 PM
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US Economy Rolls On With 3% GDP Growth in Third Quarter |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2017 06:00 AM
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Washington, DC...Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the third quarter of 2017, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the third-quarter advance estimate released today is based on source data that are incomplete or subject to further revision by the source agency. The "second" estimate for the third quarter, based on more complete data, will be released on November 29, 2017.
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The New Blagen Road Bridge is Now In Place...(Update Now Open) |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2017 06:47 AM
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Arnold, CA...The Blagen Road Bridge over Big Trees Creek on Blagen Road near White Pines Park is now in. When we stopped by a couple of days ago they still had the signage to put up before the bridge could open officially but it seems we are just about ready for traffic to resume in the area...
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CCWD Joined by Community to Celebrate Completion of the Reach 3A Project |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2017 08:19 AM
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Arnold, CA...More than 60 people joined the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors and staff at Cedar Center in Arnold Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the $5.3 million Reach 3A Water Transmission Pipeline Replacement Project, which has been under construction since spring 2016.
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