Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mentha x piperita, ‘Columbia’ is characterized by its unique oil chemistry and sweet complex flavor profile. The new varietal offers a Mentha x piperita variety that it is resistant to diseases such as Verticillium Wilt and Mint Rust.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mentha canadensis, ‘Umpqua’ is characterized by its unique oil flavor profile providing for a distinct long-lasting mouth cooling sensation. The new varietal offers an oil with a very clean, fresh mouthfeel and intense nasal properties with strong cooling characteristic sensations that increase as it is experienced. ‘Umpqua’ also has strong disease resistance and can grow in areas typically infected by mint diseases.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mentha canadensis, ‘Umpqua’ is characterized by its unique flavor profile providing for a distinct long-lasting mouth cooling sensation. The new varietal offers a very clean, fresh mouthfeel and intense nasal properties with strong cooling characteristic sensations that increase as it is experienced.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of M. x piperita, ‘Columbia’ is characterized by its unique oil chemistry and sweet complex flavor profile. The new varietal offers a M. x piperita variety that has strong resistance to diseases such as Verticillium Wilt and Mint Rust.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for customizing a game application for play of a game of chance on a gaming machine. A plurality of attributes are provided. The attributes include at least one attribute relating to gaming behavior of associated individuals. Values of selected attributes associated with ones of a set of individuals are compared with values of the selected attributes associated with others of the individuals. This comparison is performed to determine at least one attribute difference representing a difference among the values of the attributes. A subset of the set of individuals is defined. Each of the individuals in the subset has the one attribute difference in common. Player identification information is received for the player. Responsive to receiving the player identification information, player attributes for the player are retrieved. Based on the retrieved player attributes for the player, it is determined whether the player belongs to the subset of individuals.

Abstract: A video gaming device in which a first game having a first award structure is influenced by a second game having an award structure enhancement operatively coupled to the first game all of which are integrally found on a video display monitor.