How can I ALWAYS show Status Bar when using internet browser?

SPSENick

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(I asked this in another place but they told me to repost it here)

I just got an HTC One VX and am enjoying it. However, I have one thing that is annoying me:

Whenever I start the default internet browser the Status Bar will auto-hide itself after about 2 seconds and will not reappear (again briefly) unless I leave to go to a new webpage. I like having the Status Bar visible because when I'm browsing the internet I like to be able to see the clock, the battery life, and notifications.

Is there a way to ALWAYS show the Status Bar when using the HTC internet browser?

I cannot find any setting that will do this, nor can I even find a way to bring the Status Bar up by any kind of tap or button.

This is kind of ironic considering at the bottom of the screen there is a less important "Browser Bar" that is always visible that lets you share the page to Facebook/Twitter.