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World Metrology Day 2012 Honors the “Weight of the World”

May 17, 2012   Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

First things first: this blog post is about metrology, not meteorology. Meteorology is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere and weather. Metrology is the science of measurement. Both are important sciences that impact our everyday lives, but in different ways. A little known but critical function, metrology is one of the responsibilities of the Department of Food and Agriculture, which is California’s official …

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Measuring Their Worth: What “Weights and Measures” Mean to California

March 1, 2012   Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

“Every penny counts” may be an old quote, but it rings just as true today.  The average price of gasoline has shot up to over $4.00 per gallon again.  Plenty of people will do the math and maybe drive a little farther to get a good deal at the gas pump.  But what if the dispenser isn’t accurate or the …

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Selling Gold for Holiday Green?

December 20, 2011   CDFA Staff

With prices for gold and silver escalating in recent years, there has been no shortage of opportunities to sell old jewelry. A flurry of advertisements makes it seem easy. What these advertisers fail to mention is that you could lose a lot of money by not being an informed seller. If you decide to sell your jewelry precious metals to …

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Holiday buyers urged to beware to protect against overcharges

November 18, 2011   Office of Public Affairs

As the holidays approach, shoppers scan advertisements, make lists, and hunt down the best bargains. There’s lots to shop for this time of year, and a variety of seemingly great deals. However, this is also a time for caveat emptor – buyer beware.  Eggnog that is advertised for $1.69 may be a bargain, but not if the store sold it …

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