Abstract: The present invention provides a program, an information processing system, and an information processing method capable of increasing the diversity of rewards that can be obtained when game mediums are consumed, thus making it possible to attract a player's interest. The content of a reward that can be obtained when a character that satisfies a recruitment condition(s) set for each mission is consumed is set on the basis of the status linked with the character, and the content of a reward for a character that is specified as a consumption target is displayed in a character selection screen that serves as an input interface for accepting an input for specifying a character as a consumption target.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing instant noodles, wherein the instant noodles are excellent in the noodle-making property, texture and salty taste, and sodium is reduced. In the manufacture of the instant noodles, in order to reduce the amount of salt used for manufacturing noodles, 0.5 to 1.5 g of potassium lactate is substituted for 1 g of salt to be added to kneading water to manufacture the noodles, and the instant noodles can be thereby manufactured which are excellent in the noodle-making property, texture and salty taste.

Abstract: 5-(3-n-Butyloxalylaminophenyl) tetrazole having an excellent SRS-A release-inhibiting effect is used as an effective component for an anti-asthmatic agent, and a pharmaceutical preparation obtained by mixing the tetrazole with a specific dispersant such as polysorbate-80 in coexistence with a non-aqueous solvent shows high dissolubility and bioavailability.

Abstract: In a package comprising a ceramic member so as to accommodate a semiconductor device, a composite metal body which comprises copper and either one of tungsten and molybdenum is brought into contact with the ceramic member. The composite metal body is provided by impregnating molten copper into a porous block of tungsten or molybdenum and changeable in a thermal expansion coefficient and a thermal conductivity by controlling an amount of copper. The composite metal block may be used as a support for supporting the semiconductor device and/or as a heat sink for dissipating heat radiated from the semiconductor device. Preferably, the composite metal body comprises, by weight, 1-30% of copper and 99-70% of tungsten or molybdenum.

Abstract: New 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a group of the formula: ##STR2## and R.sub.2 represents an amino, lower alkylamino, cyclohexylamino, benzoylamino, mercapto or lower alkylthio group, a process for the production of them and the use of the derivatives as antiulcer agents.

Abstract: The following new isocarbostyryl derivatives represented by the general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, are provided, said derivatives having excellent angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory activity with expectations therefore being as a hypotensor, and prepared by solvolysis of a compound of the following general formula [II]: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is the same as defined above, R.sub.2 is an acyl group, and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aralkyl group.

Abstract: 3-[3-(2-Haloethyl)-3-nitrosoureido]-3-deoxy-D-alloses are new, antitumor compounds having a far lower myelotoxicity as compared with conventional antitumor agents. They are obtained by treating 3-[3-(2-haloethyl)ureido]-3-deoxy-1,2,5,6,-di-O-isopropylidene-.alpha.-D-a llofuranoses with a nitrosating agent and then hydrolyzing the protective group in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: Waste gas containing sulfur oxide (SO.sub.x) and nitrogen oxide (NO.sub.x) is mixed with an ozone-containing gas to have the value x of NO.sub.x fall in the range of 1.2 to 2.5 and thereafter brought into contact with an aqueous solution containing sulfuric acid, nitric acid and an iron compound to be deprived of SO.sub.x and NO.sub.x. To the solution with which the waste gas has been brought into contact, air or oxygen is added to effect oxidation of the part of said oxides still remaining therein in an unoxidized state and regenerate the activity of the iron compound functioning as a catalyst. Part of the solution to which the addition of air or oxygen has been made is recycled as the solution for the purpose of contact with waste gas.