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Molecular Miracle

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In 2010, Andre Gelm and Konstantin Novoselov of the University of Manchester won the Nobel Prize for Physics for their experiments with two-dimensional graphene. Major carmakers are exploring the feasibility of replacing steel on vehicles with graphene. The big breakthrough occurred in 2004, when researchers in the U.K.

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Fraudulent Concealment Subject to Statutory Limitations Period

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The letter stated in part: “The owner should consider the fact that there is no economically feasible corrective action (such as filling the mine void) that can be taken to guarantee against future subsidence. 735 ILCS 5/13-214 (West 2010). The letter noted a number of recorded subsidence events going back several decades.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Jindal said the company is examining the feasibility of additional Louisiana projects that would bring the total new capital investment at its sites in the state to $1.2 In 2010, both sales and production in China topped 18 million units, with 13.76 billion over 10 years. For the State rankings, please visit this link.

Metro 110
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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In addition to the manufacturing industry and California’s small business employers, the Panel also prioritizes nanotechnology, biotechnology and life sciences, goods movement and transportation logistics, aerospace and defense, advanced IT services, multimedia/entertainment, healthcare, construction, agriculture and renewables.

Income 75
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State by State Incentives Guide

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Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. 50,000 (max.) for projects creating at least 100 jobs.

Income 108
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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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Across Europe, there were 56 venture rounds of greater than $5 million (down from 65 in 2010). HealthCapital, the cluster management of the region’s healthcare industries, was implemented in 2010. set up its European headquarters in Luxembourg in 2010. In 2010, the research strength of these companies was as high as 107 percent.

Florida 63
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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. For its groundbreaking work, the company received a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in July 2012.

Austin 73