Abstract: Approaches are described for displaying rotated character strings within cells of tables. In particular embodiments, the display of the rotated character string is handled such that the character string does not extend beyond the edges of the cell. Further, in certain implementations, the character string may be displayed as wrapped and rotated text within the cell, wherein each line of the wrapped character string does not extend beyond the edges of the cell.

Abstract: Methods of feeding animals are disclosed. The method includes feeding a disrupted cell mass to an animal at an amount of at least 0.5% of the animal's diet. The cell mass may be disrupted using enzymatic, chemical, or physical disruption. The disrupted cell mass may be used as a protein source for the animal.

Abstract: Approaches are disclosed for displaying rotated character strings within cells of tables. In particular embodiments, the display of the rotated character string is handled such that the character string does not extend beyond the edges of the cell. Further, in certain implementations, the character string may be displayed as wrapped and rotated text within the cell, wherein each line of the wrapped character string does not extend beyond the edges of the cell.

Abstract: Described herein are small peptide domains and consensus sequences that bind small target molecules of industrial importance, e.g., metals such as nickel, ? carotene, and isoflavones such as genistein. Also described are fusion proteins containing such binding domains fused to proteins or to peptide domains like GST or GBD that bind other ligands and can be used to immobilize the target binding domain on a support. One class of fusion proteins that is useful in industrial settings are fusions that contain concatemers of target binding domains, which increases the binding equivalents per molecule.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method for updating a policy that is enforced by a computer program. In one embodiment, a computer communicates, to a user, data regarding one or more decisions made by the program over a period of time according to a policy. Each decision is made on the particular policy in force at the time the decision is made. Policy data for the policy is stored in a machine readable format. The user feedback data indicative of feedback by the user regarding the one or more decisions is stored. The computer identifies and ranks one or more potential variations to the policy based on a score of an objective function for each potential variation. The computer communicates, to the user, one or more suggested modifications based on the ranking of the one or more potential variations to the policy. The computer modifies the policy data based on one or more selections by the user in response to the transmission of the one or more suggested modifications.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method for updating a policy that is enforced by a computer program. In one embodiment, a computer communicates, to a user, data regarding one or more decisions made by the program over a period of time according to a policy. Each decision is made on the particular policy in force at the time the decision is made. Policy data for the policy is stored in a machine readable format. The user feedback data indicative of feedback by the user regarding the one or more decisions is stored. The computer identifies and ranks one or more potential variations to the policy based on a score of an objective function for each potential variation. The computer communicates, to the user, one or more suggested modifications based on the ranking of the one or more potential variations to the policy. The computer modifies the policy data based on one or more selections by the user in response to the transmission of the one or more suggested modifications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mutated pyruvate carboxylase gene from Corynebacterium. The mutant pyruvate carboxylase gene encodes a pyruvate carboxylase enzyme which is resistant to feedback inhibition from aspartic acid. The present invention also relates to a method of replacing the wild-type pyruvate carboxylase gene in Corynebacterium with this feedback-resistant pyruvate carboxylase gene. The present invention further relates to methods of the production of amino acids, preferably lysine, comprising the use of this mutant pyruvate carboxylase enzyme in microorganisms.

Abstract: Methods for cell-free production of glucosamine from starch, maltodextrin or glycogen or from fructose and a source of amino groups are disclosed. Also disclosed are cellular extracts comprising glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase activity, as well as a cellular extract comprising glucosamine-6-phosphate deaminase.

Abstract: A reader printer apparatus includes a modular housing formed by structural foam molding which includes an integrally formed means for carrying the various components of a reader printer apparatus. By providing an integrally formed carrying means, the need for a separate metal chassis and brackets is eliminated, thus reducing the number of parts required. Additionally, this allows the weight of the machine to be reduced to a value less than the seventy pound limit to enable the machine to be shipped by relatively less expensive small package carriers. The reader printer apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a scanning assembly located relatively close to the object plane in order to reduce the overall size of the machine. Moreover, by locating adjacent scanning assembly adjacent to the object plane, the optical paths for the printing mode and the viewing mode are virtually independent, thus obviating the need for pivotally mounted viewing mirrors.

Abstract: Apparatus for sensing distances in air by transmitting an ultrasonic pulse and measuring the time for return of an echo from a target object is characterized by ability to measure distances to multiple target objects. Preferably the apparatus defaults by displaying the distance to the nearest target but is provided with a push button which when pressed once causes display of the distance to the next target further away, when pressed again causes display of distance to a target after that and so forth. This novel function may be accomplished by discrete logic components or using a microprocessor.