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Witzgall, Ralph and O'Leary, Eileen and Bonventre, Joseph V. (1994) A mammalian expression vector for the expression of GAL4 fusion proteins with an epitope tag and histidine tail. Analytical Biochemistry 223 (2), pp. 291-298.
Witzgall, Ralph and Volk, Rüdiger and Yeung, Raymond S. and Bonventre, Joseph V. (1994) Genomic Structure and Chromosomal Location of the Rat Gene Encoding the Zinc Finger Transcription Factor Kid-1. Genomics 20 (2), pp. 203-209.
Witzgall, Ralph and Brown, Dennis and Schwarz, Cordula and Bonventre, Joseph V. (1994) Localization of proliferating cell nuclear antigen, vimentin, c-Fos, and clusterin in the postischemic kidney. Evidence for a heterogenous genetic response among nephron segments, and a large pool of mitotically active and dedifferentiated cells. The Journal of Clinical Investigation 93 (5), pp. 2175-2188.
Witzgall, Ralph and O'Leary, Eilleen and Leaf, Alexander and Önaldi, Dilek and Bonventre, Joseph V. (1994) The Krüppel-associated box-A (KRAB-A) domain of zinc finger proteins mediates transcriptional repression. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) 91 (10), pp. 4514-4518.
Bonventre, Joseph V. and Witzgall, Ralph (1994) 2. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Ischemic Acute Renal Failure and Repair. In: Goldstein, Robin S., (ed.) Mechanisms of injury in renal disease and toxicity. CRC Press, pp. 15-42. ISBN 0-8493-8873-2.

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Internet Browser (Nintendo 3DS)
Developer(s) | Nintendo Access Co., Ltd. HAL Laboratory[1] |
Initial release | NA June 6, 2011 PAL June 7, 2011 JP June 7, 2011 |
Stable release | 1.7552 |
Development status | Active |
Platform | Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 3DS XL Nintendo 2DS |
Type | Internet Browser |
Website | Official US website Official UK website Official JP website |
The Internet Browser (Japanese: インターãƒãƒƒãƒˆãƒ–ラウザー Hepburn: IntÄnetto BurauzÄ?) is an Internet browser designed for the Nintendo 3DS system. It was released via firmware update on June 6, 2011 in North America and June 7, 2011 in Europe, Australia, and Japan.[2] Access to Internet site content can now be filtered as of system update 5.0.0-11.[3]
The user can choose between the Google search engine and Yahoo search engine. There is a text wrap option to automatically wrap text to the width of the screen at different zoom levels. Users can also create bookmarks. Up to 32 pages can be stored in the browser's history before older items start being replaced.
The browser is based on NetFront NX v1.0, which uses the WebKit layout engine, similar to desktop web browsers such as Google Chrome and Apple Safari.[5]
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Compatibility specifications are fully documented on Nintendo's website,[6] as well as in the browser's manual.
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- CSS 1 / CSS 2.1 / CSS 3 (partial)
- DOM Levels 1-3
- ECMAScript (partial support for ECMA-262 5th Edition)
- XMLHttpRequest Level 2
- Canvas Element (partial)
- SSLv3
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CSS3 games and animation[edit]
According to CSS3test.com, the browser scores a 68% on its CSS3 compatibility test. CSS3 Animations, like Neography's "Our Solar System" Experiment, can be displayed on the Nintendo 3DS's Internet Browser, despite it being not listed as a compatible website.
The 3DS Internet Browser was first introduced in system update 2.0.0-2 (June 2011) and has been progressively updated up to the latest system update (5.0.0-11), which allowed for proxy editing and has a slight redesign on the web browser. The browser now has a loading bar at the top, similar to that of the Internet Channel and a loading square on the top bar where the time is normally displayed.
See also[edit]
- ^ http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/internet-browser/0/0
- ^ Yin, Wesley (2011-05-12). "Nintendo 3DS e-Shop and browser delayed News • News • 3DS •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "What is Nintendo 3DS? Concerns for Parents". Internet Safety Project. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "Internet Browser | Nintendo 3DS". Nintendo. 2013-07-14. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "インターãƒãƒƒãƒˆãƒ–ラウザーã®ä¸»ãªä»•æ§˜" (in Japanese). Nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "Nintendo 3DS - Internet Browser Specifications at Nintendo". Nintendo.com. Retrieved 2013-07-20.


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I haven't been seeing this current guy long enough to be comfortable "learning" with him, when it's something I've kind of had anxiety about for a decade.
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Follow the locals to John's Famous Stew for a hot and hearty bowl of stew made from an old family recipe. Slow-simmered beef and vegetables in rich gravy are seasoned just right. For variety, try fresh salads, sandwiches, homemade chili, burgers of all kinds and a low-cal platter with chicken/tuna salad, cottage cheese and tomatoes. Wings and rings lead the appetizer choices and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., apps are half price. There's always a good hot meal waiting at John's.
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Plunge : Rod Phillips, Cal Jensen, Buck Tanner
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Buck Tanner and Rod Phillips are sunning on a raft in the pool when Cal Jensen jumps in the pool and sends them into the water. Rod and Doug pull Cal out of the pool and pin him down onto a matt poolside. Soon Cal is doing just as he is told and no longer has to be restrained. Which is a good thing because he needs everything he's got to take care of these two.


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Deutsche Bank's analysts initiating Arrowhead Research at Buy with a $45 price target. They explain why:
Arrowhead is an early stage platform company that we believe could have the market cap potential of $4-5B. The company's lead target is ARC-520 for Hepatitis B (HBV).
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Tech Stock Poised for Strong Growth: Facebook,
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great Wall Street Read Out Saying Poised for Huge growth
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So after unleashing my article on Twitter (TWTR) to the public, I got a lot of constructive criticism from the reader base. The most common concern was the impact the share unlock would have. Now for those of youwho don't know, Twitter is allowing 9.9 million shares to be unlocked today (Saturday). On May 6, 2014 an additional 465 million shares will be unlocked.
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Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly called STDs, are diseases that are spread by having sex with someone who has an STD. You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth, anus, vagina, or penis.
According to the American Social Health Organization, one out of four teens in the United States becomes infected with an STD each year and by the age of 25, half of all sexually active young adults will get an STD.
STDs are serious illnesses that require treatment. Some STDs, like HIV, cannot be cured and are deadly. By learning more, you can find out ways to protect yourself from the following STDs.
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees) 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup mixed candied fruit, chopped 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Additional candied fruit, optional
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add evaporated milk, sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in fruit and enough remaining flour to form soft dough. Do not knead. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down. Turn on a floured surface, knead 3-4 minutes. Pat evenly in a greased 10 inch tube pan. Cover and let rise until nearly double, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from pan to cool on wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and drizzle over bread. Makes 1 loaf.
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The Jumper Collection 6 Drawer Chest is a full size dresser for the bedroom. The superior craftsmanship ensures that this chest will be around for years to come!
This 6 Drawer Dresser is part of the Jumper Collection, a unisex transitional bedroom collection designed to be present through the various stages of your child's life. Design elements include harmonizing whimsical curves, silver oval shaped handles and a deep cherry color over laminated particle board. Metal slide tracks provide easy gliding, ample storage space and a dimensional effect created by the side moldings. An optional dresser mirror is also available, which attaches to the 6 drawer chest. Choose from a variety of matching pieces to give your children a custom bedroom furniture set!


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Huntington County Visitor & Convention Bureau
Get information about what to do, where to stay, and where to dine and shop in Huntington County, including suggested itineraries, an extensive events calendar, lots of local festival info, and links to download or order a copy of the Huntington County Visitor's Guide.
Forks of the Wabash Historic Park
Stop by the Forks of the Wabash to experience the uneasy era of the 1840′s and the story of the interaction between the Miami Indian nation, the European settlers, and the American government in the Wabash Valley. Take a tour of the many restored dwellings, including the Nuck Log House, the School House, and the Chief's House, former primary home of Miami Chief Francis Lafontaine.
Huntington County Historical Museum
The Huntington County history exhibits include Miami Indians, French fur traders, early settlers, the Wabash Canal, Indian artifacts, Bechstein Drug Store, the Hotel LaFontaine, Schaff Piano Company, the Buildings on the Bridge, and an extensive and authentic outhouse collection, and MUCH more.
Huntington's beautiful and unusual Sunken Gardens and Shakespeare Gardens are located on West Park Drive and were constructed on the remnants of an old stone quarry between 1923 and 1928. The Sunken Gardens features various plantings, fishponds and graceful fieldstone footbridges over its U-shaped lily ponds.
Huntington University's Merillat Centre for the Arts
The Merillat Centre for the Arts houses a large auditorium, a recital hall and an intimate studio theater where performances such as musicals, plays and concerts are shown throughout the year. The Robert E. Wilson Gallery showcases exhibits from students, faculty and the community including the annual Juried Student Art Exhibit.
The New Huntington Theatre and Supper Club
Visit The New Huntington Theatre and Supper Club to experience professional, live musical theatre and cabaret in downtown Huntington. The Supper Club has been playing to sold-out houses and earning rave reviews from audiences as far away as Indianapolis and Chicago. Guests of The Supper Club enjoy a fine meal followed by a original show featuring professional singers and musicians.
The Pulse Opera House in Warren, Indiana's oldest operating historic opera house, was built in 1884 and is still entertaining audiences today. Its not-for-profit summer theatre has received international recognition with performances at two International Theater Festivals in Germany.
The Quayle Vice-Presidential Learning Center
A center for learning about the history, responsibilities and contributions of the office of the vice president and government.
Take an adventure into the kingdom of the wild. Nearly 200 species of exotic animals and marine life. 56 seat theater, gift shop, and interactive children's area.


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World Homo Culture Conference & Moonbow Festival to be held in Minsk
On August 28-29, Minsk, the capital of the East European dictatorship, Belarus, is to host both the first stage of this year's 7th ILGCN (International Lesbian & Gay Cultural Network) World Conference on Lesbian & Gay Culture and the final phase of the 4th Moonbow Human Rights & Homo Cultural Festival 2004, which has been taking place on both sides of the Baltic Sea.


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Product Details This sexy witch costume oozes style from head to toe. One look at this costume and youll have people thinking that witch costumes are anything but traditional. This witch costume pairs black with hot pink for a hip, modern look. The costume includes a black halter top with attached garters and pink lace up ribbon. The short pink skirt has a black waist band to match the top. Witches have typically been pictured with a pointed hat and striped stockings and this witch is certainly no different. Pink and black striped stockings not only attach to the garters of the halter top but also have matching sleevlets. This black pointy hat is anything but traditional as it is lined with black and pink stripes and pink ribbon. This witch costume is fun and sexy while being completely feminine. If all witches looked this good, they would never have gotten such a bad rap. Show the world that witches can be beautiful and sexy. If you really want to make this costume complete pair it with a pair of Goth boots or even a black cat purse. After all what is a witch without her faithful companion? Get ready to party under a full moon with this fun look! Year of Release 2008 Brand Funworld AMZ Y Made In VIETMAN |
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I love this balm. It's not waxy and feels soft and smooth, not sticky. Ever since another company discontinued their natural lip balm, I've been trying to find a replacement. I think I have found the one! I keep this by my bedside and will be ordering more in the future to keep in my purse and at work.
It Leaves your lips feeling very smooth but some chapsticks work just as good wouldn't purchase this product again for the price.
I really enjoy this product! It goes on smooth and makes your lips feel soft and full. My only complaint is that it is so soft that I don't think it will last very long. It may stretch the usage to keep it cold, but then I would never remember to use it!
This lip conditioner works so great! I love it. It's so smooth and leaves my lips feeling so silky. I highly recommend this product.
Smooth consistency and does layer well under any gloss or lipstick. I have used it day and night for the past year and My lips are much smoother and appear healthier. I will continue using this.
I have to admit it stays in my desk at work, but the air is so dry I can't use the other lip balms. My wife does steal my one at home so I just keep buying more.
Gave this to my DIL for her recent hospital stay. ( New grandson) And my daughter had to have one. Bought her one and now I feel left out. Maybe I'll just start gifting myself ;)
This is a Caudalie that alone is enough said.I love this and will be getting it again.I just wish it were a little more creamy that's all but that alone would never stop me from getting stuff this most wonderful line of products.


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BOOM Urchin Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker
BOOM Urchin Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker
Product Information
With its Bluetooth wireless and water-resistant design, the BOOM Urchin portable speaker can take on anything. Use it in the shower, at the beach, on a hike, or attach it to your bike handlebars. You can do it all thanks to the adhesive screw, suction cup, and carabiner attachment that come with the Urchin.
- Ready-for-anything Bluetooth speaker
- Water, shock, and dust resistant
- Carabiner, suction cup, and adhesive sticker allow multiple uses
- Controls let you change tracks and and adjust volume
- Speakerphone with built-in microphone
- Up to eight hours of battery life
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What's in the Box?
- BOOM Urchin Portable Speaker
- Quick start guide
- USB power supply and micro USB cable
- AUX input cable
- Adhesive screw
- Suction cup
- Carabiner
Tech Specs
- Frequency Response: 100 Hz to 18 kHz
- Input Type: 3.5mm Stereo Jack, USB
- Other Features: Bluetooth
- Connections: Bluetooth
- Speaker Configurations: Stereo
- Drivers: Two 43 mm drivers
- Power Source: Battery Power
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Height: 2.25 in./5.71 cm
- Width: 3.875 in./9.84 cm
- Weight: 0.75 lb./0.34 kg
- Length: 6.25 in./15.87 cm
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number: SUBE
- UPC or EAN No.: 093207095368
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Bought Boom Urchin, loved it until had to recharge. I have treated very gently, and followed simple intuitive directions to rechar Bought Boom Urchin, loved it until had to recharge. I have treated very gently, and followed simple intuitive directions to recharge, which it will not. I have searched the web and can not find the company who makes it for me to contact. Based on my experience, I would choose another product. …
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Very impressed!
I did a lot of research before purchasing this speaker and I am so happy with my decision.
1st - It's a lot bigger then I though I did a lot of research before purchasing this speaker and I am so happy with my decision.
1st - It's a lot bigger then I thought it would be (Which is a good thing) - I thought it would be the size of my iPhone - When actually it's closer to an iPad mini.
2nd - It's surprisingly loud! Impressive quality and quite powerful.
3rd - You can connect it by bluetooth or by an aux cable (Included).
4th - It's water resistant/splash resistant Perfect for the shower, beach, pool etc.
5th - It has at least 3 different ways to connect it to a wall or just hang it by anything anywhere.
I highly recommend this speaker and will tell everyone I know about it! …- Written by Christine W from Pflugerville
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what is the range distance from phone to speaker?
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- Nov 19, 2013
It says the product is dust resistant. I am looking for a speaker in my workshop. Is this product fairly useful for a workshop type environment?
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- Oct 18, 2013
Compatibility With Other Products
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- Jun 8, 2013
Yes, The BOOM Urchin is compatible with any device that has wireless Bluetooth capability.
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- Jun 9, 2013
Does Boom Urchin takes batteries?
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- Jun 8, 2013
No, the BOM Urchin can only be charged by the USB power supply and micro USB cable.
- Answered by Christine W from Pflugerville
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Sharjah hotel with a restaurant
Situated in Sharjah, this hotel is close to Al Hisn Sharjah Fort, King Faisal Mosque, and Sharjah Calligraphy Museum. Also nearby are Sharjah Art Museum and Blue Souq Sharjah.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Nejoum Al Emarate features a sauna. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Room Amenities
All guestrooms include air conditioning, safes, and complimentary newspapers.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting/conference room.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This Sharjah hotel also offers a sauna, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle. Onsite parking is complimentary.
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free guest parking during stay
- Number of floors - 10
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 135
- Bar/lounge
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- One meeting/conference room
- Luggage storage
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Room service is available.
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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Accepted at this hotel: MasterCard, Visa
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Pets not allowed
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Hi everyone, Its been a spell sense I been in here and now I just entered a Chli contest where i work and the prise is a $500.00 stainless steel cooking set.
Im wanting to know a good chili recipy and I thought since the last few years tasting everyone elses chili there in the cook offs I want to smoke mine to give it a twist and I am going to get some sirloin steak and cook it and add to the chili. any help would be appreciated. Thanks Dave in spring hill fl
How big a recipe are you looking to make? I've got one (an actual recipe) that my friends have all liked that was given to me on another forum. The guy who gave it to me has won actual contests with it, but from what I remember its pretty big. It's similar to the one I make, but scaled up and I usually cook my onions and garlic along with the meat when I'm browning it.
6 lbs beef chili grind (chuck)
2 lbs ground pork
3 8oz cans tomato sauce
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed & chopped
2 Jalepeno peppers
5 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin, ground
1/4 - 1/2 tsp oregano
salt to taste
1-2 tsp paprika
cayenee pepper to taste
masa harina (as needed)
1 quart beef stock
crushed red pepper to taste
Brown meat in a cast iron skillet (about 2-3 lbs at a time) until grey in color, drain grease. Place in chili pot, adding tomato sauce and equal amounts of water. Add chopped onion, garlic, jalepeno peppers (diced), and chili powder. Simmer 20 minutes, then add cumin, oregano, salt, crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper to taste. As moisture is required, add beef stock until amount is used, then add water if needed. Simmer covered until meat is tender (about 2 hours), stirring occasionally. Adding a couple of teaspoons of masa in the end will thicken the mixture if needed (a little bit goes a long way, so start off slow). Add paprika for color. Cook 10 additional minutes, correct seasoning to taste. *HINT* A small amount of cumin enhances aroma when added in the last 10 minutes. Serve!


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State regulators don't know how many mountaintop removal mines there are in West Virginia.
The state Division of Environmental Protection can't give an accurate count of how many mountaintop mines received required reclamation variances.
DEP also can't tell you how many acres of the state have been mined by mountaintop removal methods, or provide a rundown of what types of post-mining land uses mine operators proposed.
John Ailes, chief of the DEP Office of Mining and Reclamation, readily admits the agency hasn't done a very good job keeping track of such things. But he promises that will change.
"We don't have a very good historical database," Ailes said last month. "We're currently redefining that system based on informational needs."
The DEP computer system, known as ERIN - for Environmental Resource Information Network - and the agency's team of computer experts are considered among the best in state government.
But for a variety of reasons, crucial pieces of information about surface mining aren't kept in the computer system. Even those that are supposed to be included in computer databases aren't always there, officials say.
As an example, consider the seemingly simple task of finding out how many mountaintop removal mines have been permitted in West Virginia.
DEP maintains a permit database that contains information about more than 7,700 surface mining permits issued since the state started regulating coal mining.
For each permit, the database allows DEP to indicate what kind of activity was allowed by the permit. This database "field" can tell you whether the permit was for a preparation plant, the surface portion of an underground mine, or any of the various types of surface mines.
But, the database has that information filled in for only about 3,000 of the 7,700 permits on file.
In the cases of the other 4,700 permits, the information might not be there because the permit was approved years ago and the "activity allowed" information never added to the database. But in many cases, the information is missing for newer permits as well.
Lewis Halstead, assistant chief for permitting at the DEP mining office, said he has a hard time getting permit reviewers to add the information when permit applications are filed.


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While highway-rail crossing collisions are down slightly, deaths and injuries from crossing crashes and pedestrian-train incidents rose in the first four months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.
November 3, 2011
Memphis Area Transit Authority; Phoenix, Ariz.'s Valley Metro; Portland, Ore.-based Tri-Met; and Salt Lake City-based Utah Transit Authority's TRAX will receive funds for rail safety education.
January 24, 2011
Prevention strategies include expanded educational outreach through OLI and the development of community action plans in concert with greater law enforcement action. Recommendations for railroad station safety include providing audible and visual warnings of approaching trains, station and platform structural improvements and, where feasible, fences to prohibit access to railroad tracks.
January 14, 2011
The television safety campaign, targeting 18 to 34 year olds and Hispanic viewers, is aimed at preventing vehicle-train tragedies in the Chicago area, where crossing incidents increased in 2010.
October 23, 2009
Offering classes to nearly 700 public, private and charter schools throughout the state, in an effort to help teen drivers safely operate vehicles near railroad crossings, light rail lines and buses.
April 17, 2009
Officers from approximately 20 different law enforcement agencies in South Florida will join staff members and volunteers from organizations, including Tri-Rail, Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration, in distributing information about train safety.
January 21, 2009
D.C. transit overwhelmed with inauguration crowds. DART makes staff ride the bus. Federal grant provides $20K for rail safety education.
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There is a culture war raging in the heartland. It's not about abortion or religion or gay marriage, it's about how food is produced in this country.
As in any war, language is playing a big role. Take, for instance, the way Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad defended the beef product that came to be known as "pink slime."
"It's just tragic that people use smear language against products," Branstad said. "We would never let people smear somebody because of who/what they look like, or their race, or their religion."
The Ashland Planning and Zoning Commission has updated a proposal to create a downtown district. The expanded zone includes more businesses than the original 2009 plan. The proposal would establish architectural standards for a uniformed downtown area.
A new study conducted by a University of Missouri faculty member found families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are paying more for health care than families of children with other medical conditions. Assistant professor Nancy Cheak-Zamora says families are paying more for fewer services: "Most of the families, she says, "spent over one-thousand dollars or more just in out of pocket costs, which is significantly higher than other families."
In 2011, Missouri law enforcement busted about five meth labs each day on average – almost double the number of any other state. The state spends more than $2 million dollars a year on cleanup of these labs, and millions more on incarceration, child care, and drug treatment.
A program that provides free daily meals to children from low-income families is under way this week in Columbia. The Lunch in the Park program fills a need that arises when the school year ends. Many children who receive free and reduced-price meals during the school year may not have access to nutritious meals during the summer.
The program, a partnership between the Health Department and the Volunteer Action Center, can serve more than 100 kids each day. Lunch in the Park also provides entertainment and educational activities.
The Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Steven Rios - a former Columbia police officer - in the 2004 killing of a college student Rios was in a relationship with.
Rios was convicted in 2009 of second-degree murder for the death of Jesse Valencia, a 23-year-old University of Missouri student.
Rios is serving a life sentence.
Missouri officials say the state lost about 7,300 non-farm payroll jobs in May, even as the state's unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.3 percent.
New renovations to the Moberly's Omar Bradley Airport are complete and will be revealed to the community tonight.
Residents can soon expect some changes to how Boone County handles 9-1-1 calls.


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GT Solar could be next solar takeover target
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BANGALORE (Reuters) - Solar and LED equipment manufacturer GT Solar International Inc's string of contract wins and robust share gains this year could attract suitors eager for a foothold in a relatively stable corner of the volatile solar power industry.
Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, GT Solar makes equipment to manufacture both the cells used to make solar panels and polysilicon wafers, the solar industry's key raw material. It is the world's third-largest supplier of photovoltaic solar equipment behind U.S. rival Applied Materials Inc and Germany's Centrotherm.
Last year, GT Solar also entered the burgeoning LED business with its purchase of sapphire maker Crystal Systems. As the solar industry seeks to consolidate, however, many see the relatively small GT Solar as a seller rather than a buyer.
"If a company like Applied Materials or even one of the other big semiconductor capital equipment makers needed to quickly increase their exposure to the solar market, GT Solar would fit very well," said Kevin Landis, manager of the Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund. GT Solar is the $7 million fund's largest holding.
French energy major Total SA's $1.37 billion recent offer for a majority stake in U.S. panel maker SunPower Corp, and chip and solar equipment manufacturer Applied Materials' deal to buy Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc for $4.9 billion, have invigorated hopes of more dealmaking in the solar industry, and GT Solar's strong balance sheet, growing order backlog and limited exposure to Europe are big selling points.
European markets such as Germany and Italy have been the driving force behind the solar industry in recent years, but generous government incentives in those nations are drying up and investors are eager to see companies move into growing markets such as China and the United States.
"We certainly expect companies that are leveraged to emerging markets outside of Europe to see disproportionate market share growth given a stagnation in European growth," analyst Alex Morris of Raymond James said on Thursday.
As new solar markets take off, large technology and industrial companies might seek to enter or ramp up their solar power operations.
"Traditionally, we've seen acquirers come almost exclusively from industrial conglomerates and the tech sector, which is what I'd expect if someone were to make a bid for GT Solar," Morris said. "That's one of the things that made the Total-SunPower deal so interesting; that it was a major oil and gas producer doing the acquiring."
Aside from top solar equipment maker Applied Materials, potential acquirers could include Swiss conglomerate Oerlikon Corp AG, LED equipment maker Veeco Instruments Inc, thermal processing equipment maker BTU International Inc, wafer processing equipment maker Amtech Systems Inc and semiconductor equipment maker Novellus Systems Inc as potential suitors.
GT Solar has stunned the market recently by announcing more than $710 million in orders since the end of April. Its stock has gained 28 percent in that time, although one analyst said the stock is still undervalued relative to what it could bring to an acquirer.
"Out of all the public equipment companies, it is the most profitable. It is going to command a much bigger premium than a comparable," said Wunderlich Securities analyst Theodore O'Neill, who rates the stock "buy" but owns none.
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