Other common alloys and some new superalloys comprise most of the remainder of world nickel use, with chemical uses for nickel compounds consuming less than 3% of production. As a compound, nickel has a number of niche chemical manufacturing uses, such as a catalyst for hydrogenation.
The Journal of Pan African Studies (JPAS) was established in Fresno, California in 1987 by the California Institute of Pan African Studies. ISSN: 1942-6569 (2006 - present); ISSN: 0888-6601 (1987-1988); ISSN: 2156-5600 (Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies); OCLC: 13683769.
USAA conducted its business through mail till 1960's before shifting to phone to sell and serve. It introduced its toll free number in 1978. USAA started writing life insurance and home insurance in 1960's followed by the brokerage and banking services in 80's. The company opened its headquarters in San Antonio, Texas in 1976 in an area of 232 acres.