Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: A method for reducing NOx and/or CO/CO2 emissions from the combustion of coal products or hydrocarbons. One or more curtains of particulate elemental iron, in the form of flakes or the like, are fanned across the combustion chamber and/or the exiting flue gas stream while it is still at high temperature. Moreover, in a coal-fired furnace or boiler, particulate magnetite can be injected e.g. into a region just above the coal which will effectively sequester Hg and heavy metals at a location below a “rag layer” combustion zone in the vicinity of which iron is injected. Suitable particulate elemental iron can be expediently provided at the site by using a grinding wheel or the like to create thin flakes of elemental iron from a wire or rod. Some iron may also adsorb mercury via “red iron” formation and be removed along with solid oxides, iron carbide and siderite via the ash chute of a boiler.

Abstract: A method for reducing NOx. and/or CO/CO2 emissions from the combustion of coal products or hydrocarbons. One or more curtains of particulate elemental iron, in the form of flakes or the like, are fanned across the combustion chamber and/or the exiting flue gas stream while it is still at high temperature. Moreover, in a coal-fired furnace or boiler, particulate magnetite can be injected e.g. into a region just above the coal which will effectively sequester Hg and heavy metals at a location below a “rag layer” combustion zone in the vicinity of which iron is injected. Suitable particulate elemental iron can be expediently provided at the site by using a grinding wheel or the like to create thin flakes of elemental iron from a wire or rod. Some iron may also adsorb mercury via “red iron” formation and be removed along with solid oxides, iron carbide and siderite via the ash chute of a boiler.

Abstract: A cordless pepper mill has an elongated housing enclosing a rotary mill, a gear reduction unit having an output shaft connected to the mill, a motor having an output shaft connected to the gear reduction unit, a rechargeable battery for driving the motor and a switch for selectively connecting the battery to the motor. The housing has a cylindrical end portion dimensioned for frictional engagement within a cylindrical recess formed in a top surface of a recharging unit. Cooperating electrical contacts within the recess and on the housing are engageable to provide a recharging current to the rechargeable battery within the housing. The actuating switch is a push button switch spring biased to an off position disposed on a top end wall of the housing for convenient access. The rotary grinding mill has a frusto conical shape and is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced alternating trapezoidal lands and trapezoidal flutes.