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The paper presents some new estimates on the gain term of the Boltzmann collision operator. For Maxwellian molecules, it is shown that the L -norm of the gain term can be bounded in terms of the L1 and L -norm of the density function f. In the case of more general collision kernels, like the hard-sphere interaction potential, the gain term is estimated pointwise by the L -norm of the density function and the loss term of the Boltzmann collision operator.
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Second Order Scheme for the Spatially Homogeneous Boltzmann Equation with Maxwellian Molecules (1995)
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The paper presents a numerical simulation technique - based on the well-known particle methods - for the stationary, one-dimensional Boltzmann equation for Maxwellian molecules. In contrast to the standard splitting methods, where one works with the instationary equation, the current approach simulates the direct solution of the stationary problem. The model problem investigated is the heat transfer between two parallel plates in the rarefied gas regime. An iteration process is introduced which leads to the stationary solution of the exact - space discretized - Boltzmann equation, in the sense of weak convergence.
The paper presents numerical results on the simulation of boundary value problems for the Boltzmann equation in one and two dimensions. In the one-dimensional case, we use prescribed fluxes at the left and diffusive conditions on the right end of a slab to study the resulting steady state solution. Moreover, we compute the numerical density function in velocity space and compare the result with the Chapman-Enskog distribution obtained in the limit for continuous media. The aim of the two-dimensional simulations is to investigate the possibility of a symmetry break in the numerical solution.
Monte-Carlo methods are widely used numerical tools in various fields of application, like rarefied gas dynamics, vacuum technology, stellar dynamics or nuclear physics. A central part in all applications is the generation of random variates according to a given probability law. Fundamental techniques to generate non-uniform random variates are the inversion principle or the acceptance-rejection method. Both procedures can be quite time-consuming if the given probability law has a complicated structure.; In this paper we consider probability laws depending on a small parameter and investigate the use of asmptotic expansions to generate random variates. The results given in the paper are restrictedto first order expansions. We show error estimates for the discrepancy as well as for the bounded Lipschitz distance of the asymptotic expansion. Furthermore the integration error for some special classes of functions is given. The efficiency of the method is proved by a numerical example from rarefied gas flows.
Particle methods to simulate rarefied gas flows have found an increasing interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics during the last decade, see for example [1], [2], [3] and [4]. The general goal is to develop numerical schemes which are reliable enough to substitute real windtunnel experiments, needed for example in space research, by computer experiments. In order to achieve this goal one needs numerical methods solving the Boltzmann equation including all important physical effects. In general this means 3D computations for a chemically reacting rarefied gas. With codes of this kind at hand, Boltzmann simulation becomes a powerful tool in studying rarefied gas phenomena.


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The PKRA crew led by race Director Olaf Van Tol set up a very nice a long three-buoy race course with one buoy far upwind in the outside waves. It took the first man to cross the finish line about 20 minutes.
The first race started out quite well for the majority of the racers except for current leader Bruno Sroka (Cabrinha, FRA) whose line got tangled with one of the women racers during the beginning of the race. This allowed the cheered up Pedro Montenegro (Best, BRA) - Barra Do Cunhaú's new local star to finish the race in first place and inch his way back into the overall ranking for this event. Sroka had no choice but to swim back to the shore to try and get back into the race. However, he was only able to do one lap while everyone else was already trying to reach the second mark far upwind. In the end, it was a very interesting race which saw how everyone managed to finish without the current leader.
The second race was even more exciting and full of adrenalin-pumping action as each racers try to outrun each other from the start heading to the open ocean. Everyone was trying to go as fast as possible going upwind out in the open waters to the second buoy.
This time around, the new rivalry between the German Tour stop champion and the Brazilian champion made the race even more heart stopping as the two leaders tried to outrun and out maneuver each other. Montenegro showed his hidden skills on this race and surprised everyone, not only managing to lead the entire race but won it. Sroka seemed a little concerned after the end of the first lap but still managed to close the gap to about 100 meters during the first lap. The French racer totally came back on the downwind reaching the second to the last buoy, getting closer and closer as the crowd on the beach got more and more excited, cheering for Montenegro.
The local announcer and the more than 200 people on the beach totally went on fire as Sroka and Montenegro went neck and neck and were about 1 - 2 meters away from each other on the last track. Montenegro seemed to have gathered enough strength from the crowd and won the race with flying colors.
After a short break, the Brazilian Freestyle championship took over the beach. So after 10 races, it's still Bruno Sroka at the top of the scoreboard with 5.6 points followed by Pedro Montenegro with a total of 12.1 points. Trailing in third place overall is Sebastien Salermo (Gin Kites, FRA) who was unable to finish the first race after hitting a rock on his way in. Victor Adamo (Naish, BRA) is in fourth place after finishing 2nd and 3rd in race one and two respectively. Nayara Licariao (Best, BRA) leads the ladies after winning the second race while teammate Carol Homsi (Best, BRA) trails in second after winning the first race with 15.7 overall points.
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
ESPN's "Countdown" Leaves A Lot On The Table
The opening "tease" for the NASCAR Countdown show on ESPN was a strange mix of hype and drama. It assumed that NASCAR fans were tuning-in to the first race of the season. In fact, there were only seventeen races remaining in the year long schedule. ESPN had just not televised any of them.
Brent Musburger opened the show with a very strong statement that Indy was the top race in NASCAR for history and drama. What Brent really was saying is ESPN does not telecast either of the races from Daytona. So, for ESPN, this is their Daytona 500 and they are going to eliminate all references to the earlier part of the season.
After Dale Jarrett missed the race, he was added to the Infield Studio panel. Suzy Kolber hosted, with Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty alongside. Kolber has been a quick study in NASCAR, and rarely misses a beat. She quickly sent the telecast down to Allen Bestwick for an interview with the pole sitter.
That done, ESPN had to decide on how to fill the remaining hour. Apparently, an Aerosmith music video was just what the fans needed. It certainly was strange that almost none of the racing video used during the song was footage from The Brickyard. In fact, the video featured lots of Daytona footage. That must not have made Mr. Musburger very happy. Maybe, "Sweet Irony" could be the next Aerosmith CD title.
Suzy Kolber left the studio for a pre-recorded interview with Chip Ganassi and Juan Montoya. Why this was not done by Rusty Wallace or Brad Daugherty is a good question. Kolber asked scripted questions that resulted in a fun interview but did not get across the kind of information that NASCAR fans needed about this race. Once again, ESPN's perspective is that this is the "first" race, while fans have been on this trip since February.
Brad Daugherty has been hanging in there since his introduction as the "voice of the fans" back in February. Alongside of Rusty and Dale, he was limited to answering general questions about non-technical issues. Why Daugherty was not allowed to interview anyone, prepare any kind of feature, or do anything outside of his little "box" begs the question of why he is along for the ride?
ESPN carefully avoided the reality of the DEI/Ginn merger. During a Dave Burns interview with Martin, nothing was said about the points situation, or the abrupt lay-offs of both drivers and crews. Mark Martin was never put on-the-spot about anything, and he carefully stated the company line that this merger was all about improving DEI as opposed to a sell-off of a failing team with only two assets, Mark Martin himself and a car in the top thirty-five.
Musburger returned halfway through the show to re-direct the focus of the telecast to Midwestern drivers who grew-up racing dirt. This was another professionally produced ESPN feature, and it gave fans a view of the sprint and midget car series that spend summertime racing across the Midwest. This feature would have been better served to appear in NASCAR Now, ESPN's weekly show.
It actually had nothing to do with the race itself, and took time away from the "hard news" stories that ESPN ignored like DJ missing the race, the "hired guns" in the field used to qualify, or the fact that NASCAR decided this would not be a a COT race. The COT for next year was never even mentioned.
In a very strange twist, ESPN re-aired a feature on Kevin Harvick that viewers had already seen earlier this week. NASCAR Countdown is the big time, and using dated features that have already aired is a bad decision. In addition, there was no live folow-up or "tag" with Harvick. Instead, Dale Junior was interviewed by Mike Massaro and gave fans solid information about his car, and his feelings about his chances.
Finally, with only ten minutes left in the show, ESPN's NASCAR "Insider" Marty Smith appeared to address some "hard news" issues. Following up on the Dale Jr. interview, Smith updated the DEI details with regards to "number gate," DEI sponsors, and for the first time exposed Mountain Dew as a player in the sponsor game.
Incredibly, Kolber then lead Around The Horn's Tim Cowlishaw and Brad Daugherty on a completely speculative "pick 'em" feature about who gets in "The Chase" and who does not. The transformation between the "NASCAR experts" like Wallace and Jarrett and the "ESPN experts" like Cowlishaw and Daugherty was harsh.
With only minutes to go before race time, this topic was off-center and bordered on the ridiculous. One spin, one blown tire, one bad pit stop, and these "expert" picks go right out the window. Maybe that stuff works in baseball, but not NASCAR.
With only minutes left in the NASCAR Countdown show, viewers finally saw Allen Bestwick. Following a feature on Jeff Gordon's Bowling Tournament, Bestwick only got a minute to try and get Jeff's feelings on the actual race and his chances. Then, Dr. Jerry Punch was finally introduced and his on-air team took a quick look at the race and the field.
Wrapping-up NASCAR Countdown was Brent Musburger in the new ESPN "tech center." The network's attempt at expanding the cut-a-way car has resulted in a stand-alone unit that gives Tim Brewer a quiet location to offer his technical information. Incredibly, with both Mike Massaro and Allen Bestwick only a short distance away, it was studio host Suzy Kolber who interviewed Jimmie Johnson on the starting grid.
Several things are clear from ESPN's first NASCAR Countdown show before a NEXTEL Cup Series race. Everything that happened in the past, broadcast by either TNT or Fox Sports, will never be mentioned or referenced. For ESPN, the NEXTEL Cup series starts with The Brickyard 400 and continues to Homestead.
In addition, fan favorites Mike Massaro and Allen Bestwick have been pushed aside by Shannon Spake and Jamie Little, true ESPN "cast members." Finally, everything revolved around Suzy Kolber and Brent Musburger. Neither of these two even took a minute to offer an introduction of Jerry Punch, Andy Petree, Tim Brewer, or any of the pit reporters. This was ESPN's first NEXTEL Cup race, with many new fans tuning-in.
What was new to fans, and should have been addressed, was ESPN's own history with NASCAR, who was going to be on-the-air this season for the NEXTEL Cup broadcasts, and what other NASCAR-related programs like the Busch Series and NASCAR Now are also on the ESPN family of networks. None of this was done.
Dr. Jerry Punch is the face of NASCAR on ESPN at the track. He has put his heart-and-soul into the year-long ESPN efforts with the Busch Series races. He should have been an integral part of this pre-race show, instead of being excluded. He could have interviewed Ganassi, done the feature with Gordon, or been able to offer his views on the topics discussed in the pre-race instead of Daugherty. Punch was the odd-man out on NASCAR Countdown.
ESPN now has sixteen more versions of this show to produce, and soon Kolber will also be doing double-duty as the sideline reporter for Monday Night Football. Now, with the glitz and glamour of Indy gone, the crew will move to the Pocono hills and be faced with the daunting task of focusing on the actual racing, the team stories, and the beginning of "The Chase."
It will be interesting to see how things go on NASCAR Countdown when Brent Musburger has to say "You're looking live at a big, boring track in Pocono, its really hot, and there is no room service at my hotel."
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18 comments:
- bevo said...
the crew will move to the Pocono hills and be faced with the daunting task of focusing on the actual racing
ESPN focusing on the race?
Not a chance.
- July 29, 2007 at 3:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
Could Earnhardt be any less interested or annoyed by the inane interuptions by Rusty/ESPN et al??
- July 29, 2007 at 3:59 PM
- Anonymous said...
Shannon Spake is one cute little porker
- July 29, 2007 at 4:28 PM
- Modman75 said...
Thank god this race is finally over....
If I heard Rusty say Aero one more time I was gonna explode.
And the "see the air" thing... that was horrible. Just show us the race.
Way to many people talking at the end...
HEY ESPN... thanks for not showing us anybody else finishing the race.
Ooops ... did Tony just say Bullsh_t? LOL thats gonna cost a few bucks
- July 29, 2007 at 5:57 PM
- Anonymous said...
Jimmy Spencer on SPEED had the inestinal fortitude to ask Mr. Ginn why he dumped out halfway through the first season after his promised "major commitment" to Cup racing.
ESPN was nowhere to be seen on this issue.
- July 29, 2007 at 6:41 PM
- Tripp said...
Fast start with a tepid finish.
The show set up quickly but each canned feature packed less punch than the one before it. The Harvick segment was fun. The Ganassi/Montoya interview started with promise but ultimately went nowhere. Did anyone find out what brought a tear to Chip's eye?
The "Bowling with Gordon" piece was simply lame. Viewers were shown that Jeff is a nice guy who cares about his charity work. This is not news.
The trackside pre-race interviews that followed were simply flat. Gordon put Bestwick on his back foot when Jeff registered an apparently good natured complaint about broadcasting his gutter ball and asking if they also showed his strike. AB's compass then clearly veered off magnetic north and never reacquired it. By the time Kolber's interview on the starting grid arrived the flow of salient information had slowed to a trickle.
What did the show have going for it? Dale Jarrett, who nearly always adds thoughtful and interesting comments to a broadcast. Since he was there as a commentator rather than a driver, there was no reason to pummel him further about this season's woes at MWR.
Tim's garage is fun, but the isolation has him coming off as stiff as he was during the early Busch races. Brewer's personality is anything but stiff. How much better would it be if they encouraged it to come out and play.
The only other positives for the ESPN show are a glitzy set, and that it is broadcast in HD. Compared to Speed's "RaceDay", "Countdown" is a virtual information-free zone. True, Speed devoted more than twice the airtime to the day's stories, but they delivered well more than that amount in information and insight.
Today's "RaceDay" show started with John Roberts wearing an uncustomary scowl and was invaded by ongoing technical gremlins. It was not one Speed's best. But it was substantially better than ESPN.
- July 29, 2007 at 7:08 PM
- Anonymous said...
None of the networks have been able to figure out that the most informative pre-race show is also the simpliest to do. Just interview the drivers in the race, live. Do a grid walk, walk through driver intros. They're there, trust me. But no, FOX plays games like "Gas and Go" or "Photo Finish", TNT tries to discuss issues of the day but just repeats themselves over and over and ESPN uses taped features. I'm happy that Suzy is actually learing about NASCAR, but that's about all that's good about NASCAR Countdown so far.
- July 29, 2007 at 7:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
Yea, I loved how it was Suzy Kolber interviewing the defending Cup champion down on pit row just before the race. "How does it feel to be here again?" "What's it like to have all these fans around?" Unfrickin' believable. My 3yr old could've asked those questions.
Come on, ESPN, you had Bestwick down there. USE HIM.
- July 30, 2007 at 1:56 AM
- Todd said...
hey... speeds show is top notch..John, Jimmy and Kenny...That's what I watched and that's what I'll watch always...That bare-chested rocker on ESPN singing (?) is an insult to ANY NASCAR FAN, and...stop whining Rusty...you sound like a cup driver. Petree is a pleasant surprise, and Punch is getting better!
- July 30, 2007 at 5:01 AM
- Anonymous said...
Suzy Kolber, please, everytime she is on she is reading from something, use people who know Nascar, her voice is annoying also. You had the chance to use DJ and blew it, not letting him really speak.
- July 30, 2007 at 7:48 AM
- Anonymous said...
Suzy homemaker needs to go home or back to football. Brent is horrible. Espn needs to get it head of the sand and get Bestwick in the booth if they want to succeed.
- July 30, 2007 at 9:02 AM
- Anonymous said...
You can take Brent, Suzy, Rusty, and Brad, roll them into one person, and they still wouldn't be capable of being part of a Nascar broadcast. ESPN has some skilled people aboard. Why don't they use the ones who have a likable personality and know Nascar to 'inform' the viewing audience.
- July 30, 2007 at 9:13 AM
- Anonymous said...
No matter how much coverage ESPN does on Nascar, if they do not change who covers it, it will go defunct. Speed Channel is the very BEST and always will be. Suzy and Brent need to go back to where they belong, wherever that it!!! I do not know what ESPN has against Allen Bestwick. He is the greatest and most qualified to be the #1 announcer. He was booted off Inside Nextel Cup and replaced with an "idiot" named Despain. Please give me a break!! Whoever is responsible for these screwups will definitely regret it very soon. NASCAR needs to do more in depth searching for more reliable TV coverage. And I don't every want to discuss the end of the race which was atrocious to say t he least!!!!!
- July 30, 2007 at 10:24 AM
- Anonymous said...
I miss Benny!
- July 30, 2007 at 11:32 AM
- chas said...
Anything is better than TNT shoving that theme song by hinder down the viewers throat every commercial break. For the first broadcast in a long time, ESPN did pretty good. They need to tighten it up, and use less people.
Betwick, Rusty & Brad in the booth.
(Rusty PLEASE stop with the "right now" all the time). Brad is respected and talented, he should ask the tough questions of the guests. Shannon & Jamie as the field reporters. Marty Smith does the investigative, hard hitting pieces. (he is one of the best reporters on any sports network). Tim Brewer does the cut-away car/ techinical explanations. (another great job, always interesting).
Play the Aerosmith video at the beginning of the countdown to green flag. With this talented group, they should be able to put on one hell of a show as long as they do their pre-production homework. Lets give them a chance.
- July 30, 2007 at 1:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
I'm with Chas on ESPN needing to cut down on all the personalities they bring...too many people and too many that are there just seem to be terrible fits (Rusty, I gotta tell ya! you're driving me to drink with the I Gotta Tell Yas).
I thought ESPN did a terrible job describing the actual on-the-track action. After the multiple wrecks, I seldom heard who took it to the garage, who was trying to fix damage with multiple pit stops, etc., unless it was one of the 'marketable' guys (ie Kasey Kahne, Jimmy Johnson). They were interviewing Kahne when another multi-car wreck happened, and they just let the interview run and never mentioned who was all involved. And they didn't interview Casey Mears until WAAAAYYYYY after his wreck.
And really, by the time Sunday rolls around, those of us who are NASCAR diehards have probably watched 'news' programs all week and I really DID NOT want yet another pre-race show to talk about the DEI/Ginn Merger in depth. I heard long dissertations on both Speed shows and then again on NASCAR Now and then finally again on pre-race. Gees, did they merge, I'm not sure. Everyone jumps on one story and no one tries to find any other angle. How about a feature on drivers looking for a ride? What's involved exactly in looking for a ride, sending resumes, making phone calls, showing up at tracks, etc. What about a weekly feature of all these developmental drivers I keep hearing about?
- July 30, 2007 at 3:01 PM
- Anonymous said...
Two quick comments- Suzy is just horrible, she couldn't come up with an unscripted question or comment if her life dependend on it! They should at least give her cue cards up by the camera instead of her being so obivious about reading off her script on the desk.
Also, I usually tune into MSN for the races and turn down the volume on the tv but I couldn't find the race on MSN this week, so with 50 laps to go I just had to mute my tv and didn't listen to anything. Even following the race with no sound and just the picture was a better alternative to being subjected to the horror of ESPN announcers (except DJ).
- July 30, 2007 at 4:33 PM
- Anonymous said...
Brad sucks, kick him off TV and bring Allen back full time!
- July 31, 2007 at 1:22 AM


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Diagnosis: possible Medicare fraud.
That's the gist of a report from the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that found hundreds of doctors with "very extreme" prescribing practices - practices that could be harming Medicare patients and costing the government untold millions.
Government investigators zeroed in on doctors writing hundreds of prescriptions per patient and large numbers of prescriptions for painkillers and other addictive drugs, among other practices.
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After sifting through the prescription records of 87,000 general-care physicians who had patients in the Medicare Part D program in 2009, the investigators classified 736 as "extreme outliers." One California doctor, for example, wrote prescriptions that cost Medicare $9.7 million (151 times more the average), and an Illinois doctor wrote prescriptions filled by 872 pharmacies in 47 states and Guam.
"Some of their prescribing may have been appropriate," the report notes. "However, prescribing high amounts on any of these measures may indicate that a physician is prescribing drugs which are not medically necessary or that he or she has an inappropriate incentive, such as a kickback, to order certain drugs."
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), a medical doctor himself, told the nonprofit news organization ProPublica that Medicare officials "should be using their data to make sure those practicing medicine are practicing medicine and not practicing a sham."
ProPublica notes: "The study mirrors a ProPublica investigation last month that found Medicare had failed to protect patients from doctors and other health professionals who prescribed large quantities of potentially harmful, disorienting or addictive drugs."
The inspector general's report calls on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to step up its scrutiny of doctors with questionable prescribing patterns and to help the private insurers that administer Medicare Part D do the same. It also recommends that Medicare send doctors who participate in the program report cards that comparing their prescribing practices to those of their peers.
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee has scheduled a hearing on prescription drug abuse in Medicare's Part D program for June 24.
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A young woman who was allegedly tortured and raped on a moving bus in Delhi on Sunday was taken off life-support systems Friday, according to doctors.
She is in a stable condition and attempting to speak, a team of doctors who are treating her at the city's Safdarjung Hospital said at a televised press conference Friday evening.
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The woman, whose name has not been released, had been on life-support since being admitted to hospital early Monday morning. She had undergone several surgeries over the past few days.
The incident has sparked outrage throughout India, with protesters demanding tougher punishment for the rapists.
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"We promise a safer capital. This is going to be a place where any (hooliganism) will be strictly punished," Delhi police commissioner, Neeraj Kumar, said at a televised press conference Friday.
Five people, including the bus driver, have been arrested as suspects in the attack on the woman, Mr. Kumar said.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress on Friday voted to repeal a plan to require Internet posting of a vast database of financial disclosures from congressional staff and many executive branch employees required by a new ethics-in-government law.
Neither chamber debated the measure, which amends the STOCK Act, passed with great fanfare last year to prevent lawmakers, their staffs and other government officials from using insider knowledge about policymaking to profit from stock trades and other investments. The disclosures of potentially sensitive financial information were due to begin on Monday.
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Ghostbusters: The Video Game has been given a November 3 release for PSP and PSPgo. Atari, the US publisher, says it will contain "features unique to the platform", including the ability to "switch between four equipment sets to access eight unique proton pack functions and use gadgets like the PKE Meter and Parapgoggles to scan […]
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Namco Bandai Partners, the new publishing arm of Atari in EU, has slapped on dates for Champions Online and the multi-platform editions of Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Champions Online will be released on October 9 for PC, while Ghostbusters will see a release on Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP on October 24. […]
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The Star Telegram has revealed that Terminal Reality's Ghostbusters: The Videogame had a budget of somewhere between 15 and 20 million dollars. "The videogame has already achieved "blockbuster" status with an estimated 1 million units sold," says the article. "Terminal Reality's videogame was the product of years of planning and execution, thousands of hours of […]
Leadbetter: PS3 Ghostbusters "simply isn't good enough"
DF's Richard Leadbetter has called out Terminal Reality on the PS3 version of Ghostbuster's saying the greatly reduced resolution over the 360 game "simply isn't good enough". The game's PS3 version runs at 960×540, while the 360 SKU hits 1280×720. From Eurogamer's latest face-off: My response to that is pretty straightforward. First of all, PS3 […]
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Good news European Xbox 360 owners. The North American version of Ghostbusters will not be region locked. This was confirmed by Atrai to Destructoid earlier today. Game's out Jun 16, and now you won't have to wait. Import away pals!
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Terminal Reality doesn't want consumers to be confused over the constant publishing changes for Ghostbusters: The Video Game. After changing hands three times within a year, VP Joe Kreiner says the team is frustrated and hoping the alterations do not sully customer expectations. "It is not the ideal situation for a developer like Terminal Reality […]
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An Atari rep has told VG247 that non-PlayStation Ghostbusters SKUs will definitely release later this year. "We're still waiting on official dates," we were told this morning. It was confirmed earlier that Sony is to publish the PS3, PS2 and PSP versions of the game, and, according to conversations we've just had, has a period […]
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A SCEE rep's confirmed to VG247 that the firm is to publish Ghostbusters, as rumoured earlier. A press release is expected around lunchtime today. We're waiting on comment from Atari. The move likely means that non-PlayStation versions of the Terminal Reality title will struggle to find release, although it was reported earlier that Atari may […]
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GI's reporting that Sony's picked up Ghostbusters from Atari. The game is set for a June 19 release, but now only on the PS3 and PS2. A PSP version will come months later. Apparently the 360 version may be released by Atari later on, but there appears to be some uncertainty about what's going on […]
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Atari has released a few new Ghostbusters screenshots, along with a dev diary from the game's multiplayer developers. Threewave, the firm handling co-op for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, was initially skeptical about working on the project because "movie licensed games are not something that Threewave, being a group of mostly hardcore shooter fans, usually […]
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Sony is to include a making-of featurette of Ghostbusters: The Video Game in the Blu-ray edition of the movie, due to land in stores June 16. Not surprising, since the game and the 25th Anniversary Edition of the movie are slated for release on the same day. Should at least give you something extra to […]
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Had the plan gone as expected Papa would have gone home in October before Halloween. Here we are days away from Thanksgiving and he is still here.
Papa had blood and platelet transfusions, G shots in his belly, a PET scan that took four tries, and round two of R-ICE chemo. Each appointment lasted hours. Most were at 6:45 a.m. which with Myles and our hour drive to the clinic meant waking up around 4 to get dressed and meet my mother-in-law to give her Myles around 5:30. I sat in the waiting room typing away at my book, or browsing Facebook, or the news, writing emails to my mother whom I do not talk to enough. I learned which chairs were next to electric plugs to recharge my electronic devices; I knew which chairs were under air vents and freezing. I chatted with patients and families -- I guess I look approachable, or people are nervous and need to chat with someone other than their caregiver who they spend hours with. Most of them were living in hotels or cancer houses in the area; people travel from across the country to have their cancer care at the Cancer Care Alliance.
Weeks later Papa was ready for stem cell collection day. He was hooked up to a huge machine for four hours. He could NOT move or the machine beeped and stopped, a nurse had to come in and re-set the huge ancient-looking contraption.
Weeks after that he was re-admitted to the hospital for BEAM chemo which lasted a week; he got one day of rest, they called it. Then the stem cell transplant began, which lasted two days. Cells are defrosted bedside in a water bath; vitals are checked before, during and after to make sure his body didn't go into shock or anything like that. Almost immediately after the cells were injected into his Hickman line, both him and his room smelled like creamed corn; the smell lasted for days.
Doctors refer to stem cell day as D day, or day zero. The BEAM chemo killed all of his bone marrow. Then we met the seven dwarfs of chemo: Itchy and Scratchy (that came with a horrible rash that lasted weeks and went from his face to his feet ranging in colors from bright red, to a red wine purpleish hue), Sleepy, Poopy, Barfey, Grumpy and Anorexic. They all seemed to take over him at the same time. Those were two long weeks.
I was re-trained to operate the fluid pump in his hospital room before he was discharged the first time. He was sent home a day after his transplant and was miserable for days. We had a hospital bag packed for a few days because we were sure he was going to be re-admitted.
My husband Keanen and I spent the first few nights awake listening to him moaning and groaning in the room next door to ours. He made frequent trips to the bathroom to throw up; he also had uncontrollable diarrhea. He was NOT himself. Keanen and I cried one night sitting on the couch pretending to watch TV listening to him laying in pain just down the hallway knowing there was nothing we could do.
A few days later he was re-admitted to the hospital as they told us he would be. Myles and I were at the Cancer Care Alliance with him. He was in a triage bed for fluids most of the day. They told us he would be admitted in the afternoon. Myles and I ate lunch and hung out in the playroom to give Papa some quiet time since 3-year-olds seem to not be able to be quiet for more than a few minutes at a time. They just don't.
We went to his room to get him and bring him to the hospital, maybe a five minute drive; he was freezing and had a blanket in the car. He clearly felt like shit and a car ride with a 3-year-old is also NOT quiet. We were instructed to drop him off at the roundabout and have a volunteer get him in a wheelchair to take him to the cancer floor of the hospital; he got out of the car, grabbed his luggage and told me to go home. He had not eaten in days. I figured it's a hospital I guess someone will help him if he needs it. He was in no mood for us to park and then go hang out in his hospital room to bring him his luggage.
We tried to call his cell phone that night to check on him; no answer. I tried him the next day and still no answer. Finally he called me back and gave us his room number and that phone number. I went to check on him a few days later to bring him some clean laundry. He was asleep, still had not eaten and his rash was worse. He was so out of it he had not even plugged his phone into the wall, so we were calling and getting voicemail to a phone not even plugged into the phone jack.
The next few days were almost relaxing compared to the laying awake and listening to Papa in the bathroom, wondering if I needed to go in and check on him. Not knowing the boundaries of taking care of my in-law. Had he been my dad there would be no question; I'd have been in that bathroom many times.
Days later he was discharged again and on IV fluids and medication given by us, at home. After a few days it was not scary to operate his pump. He still takes handfuls of medications, but after months and months of doctor appointments and hospital stays he is good to go and going home in a little more than a week.
Myles will get his room back the day after Thanksgiving; I have begun looking for a new job. Since Papa has been here Myles has been potty trained, and they have gotten to know each other. To visit your grandchild a few days every few months is NOT the same thing as moving in with them for months. They watch movies together in Papa's room; Myles has finally begun asking why Papa doesn't have "grown up" hair.
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance has new test programs for HIV-positive patient stem cell transplants. I tried to sign up, but I do not have cancer, so I don't qualify to be a guinea pig. I have applied to work there; we'll see how that goes.
It has been educational, emotional and a long five months. Papa needs to get home to his wife, dogs and his job. I need a job; Myles needs to go to preschool. We are getting cabin fever. He needs to go play with kids. I'm looking forward to the next chapter of our lives and for now it seems to be going somewhere interesting.
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Astoria Marine cleanup plans move forward under state leadership as EPA hands site management to Oregon DEQ
Seattle -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will oversee the investigation and cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater and sediments at Astoria Marine Construction Company in Astoria, Oregon, according to an agreement signed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Oregon DEQ has also finalized a separate consent order with the company to guide the cleanup investigation and evaluation of potential cleanup actions.
"We are confident that under state oversight, the cleanup at Astoria Marine can be efficient and protective," said Dan Opalski, EPA Region 10 Superfund Director in Seattle. "This is an arrangement everyone is glad to reach so the important work of refining our understanding of the site and identifying cleanup measures can begin."
Oregon DEQ's Northwest Region Administrator, Nina DeConcini added, "DEQ is pleased to be moving forward with the cleanup of the site and will continue to work with EPA, tribal governments and local citizens. Astoria Marine is an important resource to the community on many levels."
Due to decades of shipyard activities, soil, groundwater and sediments in the Lewis and Clark River and Jeffers Slough are contaminated with petroleum, heavy metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and organotins. The Lewis and Clark River and the Columbia River are designated as critical habitat and migratory pathways for a number of fish species.
In March 2011, the site was proposed for inclusion on EPA's list of the most contaminated sites in the nation, the Superfund National Priorities List. Placement on the National Priorities List would have resulted in EPA management of the cleanup. The agreement signed today defers the listing of the site and transfers management of the site to Oregon DEQ.
EPA considered public comments when deciding whether or not to list the site on the National Priorities List. Oregon DEQ will oversee investigation and cleanup of the site while meeting protective cleanup criteria. EPA will provide guidance and oversight to ensure the cleanup meets regulatory standards.
Oregon DEQ will consult with tribal governments and a community advisory group as the investigation and cleanup work proceeds. In addition, Oregon DEQ will inform and involve the public at important stages of the site investigation and before finalizing cleanup decisions.
Additional information about the Astoria Marine site is available at http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/astoriamarine.htm
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If you've got a restoration project on the go, you can pay plenty of money for an original quill stem. That's fine if you're after something special, but even very ordinary ones can set you back a fair wedge. You can still buy a new one though, like this Genetic Hyoid, which is a perfectly serviceable, classically proportioned quill stem. It's not cheap at nearly thirty quid though, and there are other, bigger names still in the market.
The Hyoid comes in a 15 drop (why would you want anything else?) and two lengths, 80mm and 100mm. It's polished aluminium with a single-bolt clamp, and enough length in the insert to allow a bit of up and down adjustment. It takes a standard 26.0mm bar (of course), and once everything's tightened up it discharges its duties admirably, with a bit of style. It's not as stiff as an oversized Ahead stem but that's really not the point. It's stiff enough: I've been riding fixed and hauling myself up the hills around Bath and the stem has performed just fine.
The only sticking point is the price, really. At £29.99 it's no cheaper than a basic, new quill stem from Cinelli or 3T, both of which are still readily available. If you're in the market for a replacement or something that looks right for your retro build then you'll probably gravitate towards those names.
Good quality quill stem for a restoration or retro replacement, but no cheaper than an equivalent from a better known name
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Genetic Hyoid quill stem
Size tested: 26.0 x 100mm
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Hyoid Alloy Road
Classic Road Quill stem.
-15 Degree.
Forged Alloy.
1-Bolt 26.0mm bar clamp.
80 or 100mm Extensions.
Nowt wrong with it, the bolts have stayed rust-free
No problems. Not as stiff as some but stiff enough
Should last for years
292g is about par for the course
Expensive if you consider you're not paying for the name
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Classic looks
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
The price
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? I'd probably go for a Cinelli
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Ditto
About the tester
Age: 38 Height: 190cm Weight: 98kg
I usually ride: whatever I'm testing... My best bike is: Genesis Equilibrium with SRAM Apex
I've been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, cyclo cross, commuting, sportives, general fitness riding, fixed/singlespeed, mtb, Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling, track
Dave is a founding father of road.cc, having previously worked on Cycling Plus and What Mountain Bike magazines back in the day. He also writes about e-bikes for our sister publication ebiketips. He's won three mountain bike bog snorkelling World Championships, and races at the back of the third cats.


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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread mashed beans on one of slice toast. Top with artichoke hearts and sauteed spinach. Top with second slice.


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Wow, what a competition! We had an amazing amount of entries and were delighted with some of the stories you produced. We've spent a long time reading through our favourites and have finally come to a decision.
What...where...where am I? Did I escape? I did! I'm back in my bed, I'm 9 years old. I feel my face...smooth, no stubble, no scars...it's over. I got outta Arkham. I run downstairs, my mother is in the kitchen, the morning sun giving her golden hair a shine that accentuates her youthful beauty. She turns around, holding a frying pan of scrambled eggs (my favorite). But...something's not right. I scan my mother, looking for the imperfection. Her hair is there, her lips, her favorite earrings, her floral dress, but...oh God...her eyes are gone. My heart starts racing. She opens her mouth, to reassure me that everything is okay, but her words turn to maggots as she speaks and they spill all over the spotless kitchen tile. The scrambled eggs turn into bubbling gore in the frying pan, and the roaches...they start crawling everywhere, like they'd been there the whole time, watching and waiting. I feel them on my skin...oh God....they're inside me...I can feel them crawling around my insides...I try to scream, as bile makes its way up my throat. All of the sudden, I'm awake. Or is this just another dream? I'm sitting in darkness, slowly rocking...am I on a boat? I look around to see cases of roaches...but they're trapped behind glass...I'm safe, I'm safe. Yellow eyes float in front of me, my vision getting blurry again...am I still dreaming? A laugh...Joker? Is this all just a gag? No, this laugh is different. This laugh doesn't tell me that there is something funny going on. This laugh tells me I'm trapped, that I will die here, that all hope is gone.
The sinister laugh that is getting louder and louder, its sound piercing my brain like a thousand daggers. The eyes get closer, I feel sharp points enter my arm, and I am getting colder and colder, my sweat turning to ice on my skin. The yellow eyes, the center of a burlap face, stuck in a stringy and mocking smile...my heart pounds my chest like a sledge hammer. I never thought I'd come face to face with the Scarecrow. His laugh encompasses me, and I feel the darkness inside me rising. The stale stench coming off of his burlap skin and his ragged noose is almost too much to bear. I wonder if I am dying. I always thought it would be peaceful. But this is pure horror. My saliva is thick, turning to glue. I can barely swallow. My eyes are begging to be closed, but if I do, I fear I will never open them again. My heart is hitting my chest so hard it hurts. The darkness fills my open eyes, and I fall into the abyss, lost forever. Lifetimes pass, generations come and go, but a black hand yanks me out of my eternal slumber. My eyes open, as if they haven't been used in a hundred years, my bones creaky from their rest. For a brief moment, I've escaped the darkness. But then I see him. The fluorescent flickers give him an otherworldly outline, his ears like demon horns. Has he come to take me back to the abyss? The blackness pours from him, the darkness, the fear. He is a monster, carved out of the night sky itself, an eternal gargoyle. He watches me squirm, my throat tightens...the darkness has found me. It grips my throat, I manage a choked scream, and I plunge into the darkness for the last time.
And that's not all! There's no way we could ignore some of the other entries so we're awarding four runners up. Congratulations to...
AnonymousPerson - A Different Kind of Hero
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who take a supplement of probiotics - those "good" bacteria that live in our guts - are less likely to develop eczema, according to a new review of studies.
"I'm hoping researchers will continue to study these supplements to see if their findings can contribute to new therapeutic options for infants predisposed" to eczema, said Negar Foolad, the lead author of the study and a graduate student at the University of California, Davis.
Infant eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common, non-contagious skin disorder that causes intense itching.
According to Foolad's study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, one in five kids experiences eczema.
Dr. Sonia Michail, an associate professor at the University of Southern California and the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, said the cause of the skin problem is unknown, but that some theories have implicated allergies or intolerance to certain foods.
To gauge what the research has found in attempting to prevent or reduce the symptoms of eczema through nutritional supplements, Foolad and her colleagues - one of whom is a consultant to companies that market such supplements - collected the results of 21 studies, including 11,000 participants.
Some of the people in the studies were infants and others were pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.
Ten of the studies experimented with giving probiotics to some of the participants and a fake supplement to other participants.
Probiotics are microbes, primarily bacteria, that live in the intestine and aid digestion. They are present in some foods, including yogurt.
A few studies in which children at risk for developing eczema were given the bacteria Lactobacillus rhapsodic GG or Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain HN001 found that the kids' chances of developing the skin condition were cut in half compared to kids given the placebo supplement.
In addition, several other studies that gave mixtures of probiotics to children also found the risk for eczema was at least halved.
"It is intriguing to learn that probiotics, which can only be present inside the intestine, are able to remotely affect the skin," said Michail.
Not all probiotics seemed to work, however. And when Foolad and her colleagues looked at studies of other kinds of supplements, results were mixed.
Of the studies Foolad's group reviewed on prebiotics - dietary components that promote the growth of good bacteria in the intestine - two found that the supplements helped reduce eczema, while one found no change in the severity of the skin condition among kids who already had it.
Similarly, with studies of special types of infant formula - either hydrolyzed or amino acid-based formula - some found a reduction in the number of cases of eczema, while others found no differences in the severity of the skin rash.
A few studies supplemented children or moms with omega-6 fatty acids, and the jury remains out on whether they can prevent eczema.
"It's hard to come to a conclusion about prebiotics and amino acid based (infant) formulas and black currant seed oil because there weren't a lot of studies" on them, Foolad told Reuters Health.
Michail pointed out that the best evidence for now lies with supplements of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.
"Even though research has shown some benefit for nutritional supplementation in (atopic dermatitis), however, supplements have not been widely used for management" of the condition, she said.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplements are available in powdered or chewable forms marketed to kids, and they sell for about $30 for 30 packets.
Foolad said these aren't necessarily the formulations used in the studies.
Michail added that the benefits of the probiotics are modest, and the long term effects of supplementing children with the bacteria have not been studied adequately.
SOURCE: bit.ly/XKg3hy Archives of Dermatology, online December 17, 2012.


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Web Business Monthly
We're grateful to Entrepreneur magazine for sharing a collection of data about the role of small business in the U.S. economy. The following statistics offer an impressive view of the importance of small businesses.
Just the facts
SBA, Small Business by the Numbers, April 2003
** SBA, Small Business Economic Indicators for 2002, June 2003
How big is small?
Breakdown of U.S. small businesses (<100 employees) by number of employees:
Total small businesses: 7.9 million
IDC, Small Business Forecast, 2002
Best climates
States with the highest rate of small business growth (includes only businesses with employees)
SBA, Small Business Economic Indicators for 2002, June 2003
There's no place like home
13.2 million U.S. home-based businesses generated income in 2003
9.3 million accounted for their owners' primary income
The typical home-based business has 1.8 employees
IDC, SOHO Market Overview 2002: Small Businesses with under 10 employees and home-based businesses
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BMW M235i Brake Master Cylinder Replacement Cost
Know what price you should pay to get your vehicle fixed.
What is a brake master cylinder?
The master cylinder is mounted under the hood, in front of the brake pedal. It is the first step to developing braking force, and simultaneously controls the action of the individual brakes.
How does the brake master cylinder work?
When the brake pedal is pressed, the master cylinder pushes fluid under high pressure to the brake calipers, forcing them to squeeze the brake pads into the brake rotor. This pressure is created by two small plungers inside the master cylinder that compress the brake fluid as the brake pedal pushes them forward.
What are the symptoms related to a bad brake master cylinder?
The term 'spongy' is well known in the automotive field, and describes the feeling of the brake pedal when air has been introduced into the master cylinder, or the master cylinder has pushed air into the brake lines. The brake pedal may also sink to the floor when pressed and held. This indicates the plungers inside the master cylinder are leaking internally, and will not produce the pressure needed to cause the vehicle to slow or stop.
Can I drive with a brake master cylinder problem?
It is not safe to operate any vehicle with any braking problem. If there exists any sign that the brakes are not performing as originally intended, the vehicle should immediately be placed out of service, and repaired. Collisions result from brake system failure, and the parking brake should never be substituted for the normal service brakes.
How often do brake master cylinders need to be replaced?
Replacement of the brake master cylinder is a common repair to many makes and models, however, the majority of vehicle's will not need this repair before 125,000 miles. This is because there are very few moving parts, and the system is sealed from air, dust, and other brake fluid contaminants. Each manufacturer protects their customers from master cylinder failure by providing a schedule for maintenance for the entire braking system. This maintenance includes flushing the brake fluid, cleaning, and inspecting components, as well as replacement of wear and tear parts. Following these recommendations may even ensure the master cylinder will last the lifetime of the vehicle. However, neglecting maintenance specified by the factory may cause premature wear of the master cylinder plungers, leading to an early onset of the mentioned symptoms.
How are brake master cylinder issues diagnosed?
The operation of the brake pedal is the best indicator of master cylinder failure. If the pedal falls to the floor when pressed, little or no braking force is being created, and there are no external leaks, there is a strong possibility the master cylinder has failed. If the brake pedal becomes firm after pressing quickly and repeatedly, but returns to the floor when held, the master cylinder will most likely be at fault.
Brake Master Cylinder Replacement Cost Estimates
The average cost for a Brake Master Cylinder Replacement is between $488 and $703 but can vary from car to car.
How is a brake master cylinder replaced?
After the brake fluid is drained from the system, the brake lines must be removed from the master cylinder. There is normally one electrical connector to remove, and finally, the master cylinder can be unbolted and removed from the brake booster. Replacing the master cylinder is the reverse order, but the master cylinder must be bled of air prior to bleeding the air from the rest of the braking system.
RepairPal Recommendations for brake master cylinder issues
If the master cylinder has failed, there is a possibility of rubber particles floating through the brake lines. Rubber can be compressed, whereas brake fluid cannot. This means that rubber particles in the brake lines can produce the same symptoms as air, and a spongy feeling brake pedal may result. To avoid this, the brake system must be thoroughly flushed to return the brakes to normal operations.
What to look out for when dealing with brake master cylinder issues
Master cylinders, as noted above, have two plungers that push fluid. If one of them fails, either the front or rear brakes may work properly, while the others will not. This will greatly reduce stopping power. If braking ability has diminished, the vehicle should be towed to a repair facility, and only driven once repaired. Mixing brake fluid types can cause complete brake system failure. The type of fluid noted on the master cylinder is the only type that should be introduced to the system. Normally DOT-3 brake fluid is used, but this varies by vehicle. Brake fluid is corrosive to automotive paint, and can cause blindness if contact with the eyes occurs.
Can I replace the brake master cylinder myself?
The braking system can be maintained by a DIYer with a complete knowledge of hydraulically actuated systems. This is important as testing brake operation, and safe installation of braking components rely on this knowledge. If the complete braking system is not understood, damage to the expensive braking components, or injury is likely. Trusting a professional technician with the replacement of a master cylinder is normally the best course of action.
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2 oz. lemon verbena infused vodka (instructions below)
splash of Limoncello
sweeten to taste with superfine sugar or simple syrup (less grainy) - start with 1/4 teaspoon or so, and sweeten from there to taste.
In a shaker filled with ice add the lemon verbena vodka, a splash of Limoncello, and the sugar/simple syrup. When it comes to sweetness, you may want to add more or less sweetener depending on how you like your drinks. Shake well and serve in a martini glass with a sprig of lemon verbena and a curl of lemon peel (you can also sugar the rim if desired).
Lemon Verbena Infused Vodka
Clean and dry the jar you are going to use.
You want to wash the lemon verbena you are going to use really well, or the sediment will end up in your vodka. Wash several leafy sprigs of the lemon verbena and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Add the lemon verbena to the vodka. Depending on how much vodka you will be using adjust how much lemon verbena you add. You can see in the above picture I used quite a bit of the verbena and ended up letting it infuse for about 36 hours. It's not an exact science, just keep sampling it until the strength is to your liking.
Seal the jar and wait at least 24 hours. The lemon verbena imparts its flavor to the vodka quite willingly and you will also start to notice a change of color in the vodka. After the initial 24 hours, if you want a more pronounced verbena flavor, let it go longer and taste every 12 hours or so until you feel the infusion is complete.


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ESPN's Dick Vitale prepares for his first Final Four call
ATLANTA – Come Saturday evening, ESPN announcer Dick Vitale can cross one more item off his list of career accomplishments: For the first time, Vitale will call a game at the Final Four.
Amazingly, despite his laundry list of awards, recognitions, big games called and memorable moments witnessed, Vitale has never brought his voice and flair for college basketball to the sport's biggest stage. He and broadcast partner Brad Nessler will call the first national semifinal, Wichita State and Syracuse, for ESPN's international television broadcast.
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"You know, you're shocked how many people have come to me and have said to me, 'We cannot believe that you have not done a (Final Four) game in 34 years,' " Vitale said in a conversation Saturday with USA TODAY Sports.
"So I'm really excited about it," he said. "I feel like we've been involved with the NCAA every year since 1983, for me, because that was the first year I went to the Final Four as part of ESPN's coverage, when my buddy Jimmy (Valvano) cut the nets down.
"Anytime you can sit at courtside and be part of a national championship, it's a thrill."
The Final Four presents a greater stage for Vitale, while the broadcast itself presents a conundrum: Should he alter his inimitable broadcasting style, perhaps making things simpler to understand for his international audience?
"I'm going to do what's been good to me for 34 years," Vitale said. "A moment will describe what I'm watching. People say, how are you going to react? You react to the moment. You react to what you see.
"I'm going to treat it like I'm doing any game, whether it be Kentucky-Florida, Carolina-Duke, Michigan-Michigan State – it's a basketball game. It's a lot at stake, but we're going to be as honest as I can be and just record what I see. There's a lot at stake for these kids. It's a great moment for them and you want to treat it as such."
This is the same approach Vitale has used throughout his entire career, he said. "If there's one thing I'm really so proud of, I have so many people come up to me and say, 'Man, you make that game sound like a national championship game.' And it might just be a game between two mediocre teams. Well, that's a tremendous compliment. Because for those kids playing on that given night, that is their moment."
While the stage is larger, Vitale isn't nervous – because he's never nervous.
"I've done a lot of big games. I don't get nervous," Vitale said. "But anxiety, I definitely feel that. Every big game I do."


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NEW YORK -- The tattoo crawls up Mets pitcher Jon Niese's right arm, traveling from his glove wrist toward the crook of his elbow. The words Graylee Mae provide a constant, permanent reminder of the newest and most important addition to his family.
"It's obviously a big change in my life," Niese said of his now 7-month-old daughter.
NEW YORK -- The tattoo crawls up Mets pitcher Jon Niese's right arm, traveling from his glove wrist toward the crook of his elbow. The words Graylee Mae provide a constant, permanent reminder of the newest and most important addition to his family.
"It's obviously a big change in my life," Niese said of his now 7-month-old daughter.
In the Mets' clubhouse, Niese is far from alone. This Father's Day, he, pitcher Dillon Gee and Daniel Murphy will all be celebrating the holiday as bona fide dads for the first time. Niese's daughter was born in November, two weeks after Gee's son, Hudson, came into the world. Five months later, Murphy and his wife welcomed their first child, Noah.
It has been a transition for all of them.
"To me, it's just changed my outlook," Gee said. "All the other things in life that we thought were a big deal don't seem quite so big anymore."
As relatively older players in a youngish clubhouse, the Mets' newest fathers don't have many resources to turn to in the workplace. The majority of Mets players do not have children, though that gap has closed significantly over the past seven months.
So Gee, Niese and Murphy are all learning on the fly, both at and away from the ballpark. Recent technological advances have made it much easier for players to keep in touch with their families on the road, from phone calls in the clubhouse to Skype sessions in their hotel rooms. Mets players, like their contemporaries around baseball, take advantage of those perks on a daily basis.
At home is where the real challenges lie. As the oldest by far of three boys growing up, Niese learned how to change diapers at an early age. Gee did not. The first night he and wife Kari Ann brought Hudson home from the hospital, Gee attempted to be a good husband by changing his son in the dark, so as not to wake his wife. That seemed like a good idea until he realized he had taken the old diaper off too soon.
"I've only had a couple moments as a parent where I've kind of freaked out," Gee said, laughing. "That was one of them."
Before having Hudson, Gee and his wife struck a deal: He would take on the lion's share of responsibility in the offseason, knowing she would need to shoulder a heavier load come April. It's a fine line between parent and baseball player that all the Mets' fathers must straddle. Murphy took significant criticism when he missed the team's first two games of the season to be with his wife for the birth of their son, with talk-radio hosts debating his right to leave the team for his family.
Yet everyone within the Mets' clubhouse gave Murphy their support, and he found he was far from alone in the outside community. Last Monday, Murphy traveled to Washington to speak at The White House Summit on Working Families alongside multiple members of President Barack Obama's cabinet. That discussion focused on how fathers balance their careers and families.
"I don't really have a whole lot of experience in it," Murphy said of life as a parent. "My wife has two months of experience. I've had the easy part."
He laughed, because he knows no part of parenting is easy.
"You think you know what you want in life, but now all the little things just don't matter," Gee said. "One day, [my wife and I] looked at each other and we were like, 'What did we do before we had this kid?' Now it's all we know."
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo.