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Forest Service--Surface Water Management Fees
B-306666: Jun 5, 2006
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Appropriated funds are not available to pay surface water management fees assessed by King County, Washington, against national forest lands and other Forest Service properties because those fees constitute a tax. The federal government is constitutionally immune from state and local taxation. Although section 313(a) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. sect. 1323(a), waives sovereign immunity from certain state and local environmental regulations and fees, it does not waive immunity from taxation. Such a waiver must clearly and expressly confer the privilege of taxing the federal government.
B-306666, Forest Service--Surface Water Management Fees, June 5, 2006
Matter of:
Appropriated funds are not available to pay surface water management fees assessed by
The Chief Financial Officer of the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, has requested an advance decision under 31 U.S.C. sect. 3529 on the propriety of paying surface water management fees assessed by King County, Washington, against federal lands located within its jurisdiction. Letter from Jesse L. King, Associate Deputy Chief for Business Operations/Chief Financial Officer, Forest Service, to David M. Walker, Comptroller General, GAO, Oct. 11, 2005 (King Letter). The Forest Service believes that it is constitutionally immune from paying the fee, which the agency considers a tax. As we explain below, we agree that the
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program under the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the
Federal facilities are required under section 313(a) of the CWA to comply with all federal, state, interstate and local regulations respecting the control and abatement of water pollution, including the payment of reasonable service charges. 33 U.S.C. sect. 1323, quoted, in relevant part, infra p. 10. Accordingly, the Forest Service and the State of
To implement the CWA,
basin planning, facilities maintenance, regulation, financial administration, public involvement, drainage investigation and enforcement, aquatic resource restoration, surface and storm water quality and environmental monitoring, natural surface water drainage system planning, intergovernmental relations, and facility design and construction.
K.C.C. sect. 9.08.010(Y).[5]
According to the county ordinance, SWM fees are necessary for various reasons: (1) to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by minimizing uncontrolled surface and storm water, erosion, and water pollution; (2) to preserve and utilize the many values of the county's natural drainage system including water quality, open space, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, education, urban separation and drainage facilities; and (3) to provide for the comprehensive management and administration of surface and storm water. K.C.C. sect. 9.08.040.
SWM fees must be based on the relative contribution of increased surface and storm water runoff from a given parcel to the surface and storm water management system.[6] K.C.C. sect. 9.08.070(A). The SWM fee structure consists of seven classes of developed parcels based on the parcel's relative percentage of impervious surfaces:[7] (1) residential, (2) very light, (3) light, (4) moderate, (5) moderately heavy, (6) heavy, and (7) very heavy. K.C.C. sect. 9.08.070(C). Residential and very lightly developed properties are assessed a flat annual fee of $102 per parcel, while light to very heavily developed parcels are assessed various per acre rates ranging from $255.01 per acre for lightly developed parcels to $1,598.06 per acre for very heavily developed parcels.
The Forest Service maintains approximately 363,543 acres of federal land within the jurisdictional boundary of
The issue before us is whether the Forest Service is constitutionally immune from paying the King County surface water management fee or whether the Forest Service may pay that fee as a reasonable service charge under the Clean Water Act's sovereign immunity waiver, 33 U.S.C. sect. 1323(a).
It is an unquestioned principle of constitutional law that the
Distinguishing a tax from a fee requires careful analysis because the line between tax and fee can be a blurry one. Collins Holding Corp. v.
When the three-part inquiry yields a result that places the charge somewhere in the middle of the San Juan Cellular descriptions, that is, when assessments have characteristics of both taxes and fees, the most important factor becomes the purpose behind the statute or regulation that imposes the charge. See Valero, 205 F.3d at 134 (citing
In United States v. Huntington, West Virginia, the Fourth Circuit considered whether a municipal service fee was indeed a fee or a tax, and whether the federal government (in this case, the General Services Administration and the U.S. Postal Service) was immune from its assessment. United States v. Huntington, West Virginia, 999 F.2d 71 (4th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510
Further, rejecting the city's argument that any assessment tied to some state-provided benefit is a user fee, the court added: Under the theory advanced by the City, virtually all of what now are considered 'taxes' could be transmuted into 'user fees' by the simple expedient of dividing what are generally accepted as taxes into constituent parts, e.g., a 'police fee.'
King County's Surface Water Management Fee
When subjected to the three-part inquiry of San Juan Cellular,
When tax assessments also have some attributes of fees, an important factor in determining whether it is a tax or a fee is the purpose behind the assessments. See Valero, 205 F.3d at 134. Broadly stated in the county ordinance, SWM fees are assessed: (1) to promote the public health, safety, and welfare; (2) to preserve and utilize the county's natural drainage system; and (3) to provide for the comprehensive management and administration of surface and storm water. K.C.C. sect. 9.08.040. As we discuss above, such broad purposes are more like core government services providing undifferentiated benefits to the entire public than narrowly circumscribed benefits incident to a voluntary act or a service or convenience provided. See discussion supra pp.7--8.
Clean Water Act and Federal Sovereign Immunity
The state of
Section 313(a) of the Clean Water Act provides, in pertinent part, that:
Each department, agency, or instrumentality of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal Government (1) having jurisdiction over any property or facility, or (2) engaged in any activity resulting, or which may result, in the discharge or runoff of pollutants, and each officer, agent, or employee thereof in the performance of his official duties, shall be subject to, and comply with, all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, administrative authority, and process and sanctions respecting the control and abatement of water pollution in the same manner, and to the same extent as any nongovernmental entity including the payment of reasonable service charges. The preceding sentence shall apply (A) to any requirement whether substantive or procedural (including any recordkeeping or reporting requirement, any requirement respecting permits and any other requirement, whatsoever), (B) to the exercise of any Federal, State, or local administrative authority, and (C) to any process and sanction, whether enforced in Federal, State, or local courts or in any other manner. This subsection shall apply notwithstanding any immunity of such agencies, officers, agents, or employees under any law or rule of law.
Moreover, we cannot imply a waiver of federal sovereign immunity from state and local taxation, despite legislative history suggesting the CWA's federal facilities provision intended, unequivocally, to subject federal agencies to all of the provisions of State and local pollution laws, S. Rep. No. 95-370 at 67 (1977) (emphasis added). Mitchell, 445
The Supreme Court has consistently viewed section 313, and its predecessors, narrowly. In 1976 the Supreme Court found that a prior, similar version of section 313 was not sufficiently clear and unambiguous as to require federal dischargers to obtain state NPDES permits.[13] EPA v.
Despite such statements of congressional intent, the Supreme Court again narrowly construed the CWA's waiver provision, holding that Congress had not waived the federal government's sovereign immunity from liability for civil fines imposed by the state of
Other federal courts also have construed the CWA's section 313(a) waiver provision narrowly. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation v. United States Department of Energy, 772 F. Supp. at 98 (section 313 not blanket [waiver] of the
The Forest Service is constitutionally immune from surface water management fees assessed by
Anthony H. Gamboa
General Counsel
[1] The Clean Water Act is codified, as amended, in scattered sections of 33 U.S.C. sections 1251–1387.
[2] Available at www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs.shtm (last visited
[3] See also State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Washington State and U.S. Forest Service's Forest Management Agreement, Publ'n No. 00-10-048 (November 2000), available at www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0010048.html (last visited Apr. 12, 2006).
[4] Available at www.metrokc.gov/mkcc/Code/index.htm (last visited
[5] See also King County, Water and Land Resources Division, King County's Surface Water Management Fee—Services We Provide, available at www.dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/surface-water-mgt-fee/ (last visited Apr. 12, 2006) (additional information and history of the SWM program).
[6] Surface and storm water management system means constructed drainage facilities and any natural surface water drainage features that do any combination of collection, storing, controlling, treating, or conveying surface and storm water. K.C.C. sect. 9.08.010(BB).
[7] An impervious surface is a hard surface area which either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil causing water to run off the surface in greater quantities than under natural conditions prior to development. Common impervious surfaces include roofs, walkways, patios, driveways, parking lots, storage areas, areas which are paved, graveled, or made of packed or oiled earthen materials, or other surfaces which similarly impede the natural infiltration of surface and storm water. See K.C.C. sect. 9.08.010(K).
[8] Available at www.dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/surface-water-mgt-fee/pdf/swm-fee-protocols.pdf (last visited
[9] In two cases, courts have applied a test based on Massachusetts v. United States, 435 U.S. 444, 466–67 (1978), to determine whether certain state environmental regulatory assessments were taxes or fees. See New York State Department of Environmental Conservation v. United States Department of Energy, 772 F. Supp. 91, 98–99 (N.D.N.Y. 1991), aff'd 218 F.3d 96 (2nd Cir. 2000) (applying Massachusetts test to determine whether New York's water regulatory charge was an impermissible tax or a permissible fee or regulatory charge under the CWA); Maine v. Department of Navy, 973 F.2d 1007 (1st Cir. 1992) (applying Massachusetts test in analyzing state waste regulatory fee vis- -vis the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's sovereign immunity waiver provision). We view the
[10] The assessment is variously called a service charge or surface water management fee. Compare K.C.C. sect. 9.08.070 with SWM Fee Protocols. The terms service charge and fee, however, are synonymous. See B-301126,
[11] Further, the SWM fee structure, based on a parcel's relative percentage of impervious surfaces, is also similar to
[12] Were we to have found the opposite—that SWM assessments were fees or service charges and not taxes—we would still conclude that appropriated funds are not available to pay SWM fees. To be payable, such fees must not be manifestly unjust, unreasonable, or discriminatory. 70 Comp. Gen. 687 (1991) (county landfill user fee payable as a reasonable, nondiscriminatory service charge based on level of service provided); 67 Comp. Gen. 220 (1988) (rates charged for utility services are payable by federal agencies unless they are manifestly unjust, unreasonable, or discriminatory); 27 Comp. Gen. 580, 582–83 (1948). Examining the SWM fee, we find its assessment discriminatory. The Washington State Department of Transportation is only liable for 30 percent of fees imposed under section 36.89 of the Revised Code of Washington, the provision that authorizes counties to impose assessments such as
[13] Then-section 313 provided, in relevant part, that federal agencies shall comply with Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements respecting control and abatement of pollution to the same extent that any person is subject to such requirements, including the payment of reasonable service charges. . . . 33 U.S.C. sect. 1323 (Supp. IV 1970).
[14] Hancock v. Train and EPA v. California were companion cases decided on the same day. Hancock concerned the extent of the sovereign immunity waiver in the Clean Air Act's federal facilities provision, 42 U.S.C. sect. 7418. For a more detailed discussion of these cases and the legislative histories of the federal facilities provisions in the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act, see B-286951,
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Just to clarify. Do you hear sound in both left and right headphones or only one? If only one, which one L or R? Or are you saying that treble sounds are OK in both L+R but not bass? If it is the bass, that is determined by the circuitry in the headphones. The cord only determines whether the sound is to be played in the left or right headphone.
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Since it appears that both speakers are working as such, the circuitry that 'enhances' the bass is obviously the problem. Unfortunately with electronics even though it looks OK doesn't mean that it is.
I've replaced the battery with a new one, and the bass still doesn't sound
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The 41-year-old actor has played a lot of supporting roles in films, so being the leading man in a big-budget movie is a big deal, even if he's trying to downplay it all.
"You know, you wait your turn and even in this case, you know, the bigger, better names were either busy or not interested and it found its way to me. And hopefully I do a good job and they ask me to do more. It's simple math," said Bateman.
"/*The Switch*/" is Bateman's second movie with Aniston. They were also in "The Break-Up," and you'll see them both in the upcoming film "/*Horrible Bosses*/."
"We're coming up with a package rate. We haven't settled on a number, but I think Hollywood's going to like it," said Bateman.
"The Switch," rated PG-13, also stars /*Jeff Goldblum*/ and /*Juliet Lewis*/.


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Religion in Myanmar (Burma)
Officially there is no state religion in Myanmar, but in practice the vast majority adhere to Theravada Buddhism - which is given a special position of importance in Burmese society.
Friction between different religious groups in Myanmar is relatively common, with the ongoing clashes between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State the most recent and fiery example. This is not helped by the government's overt preference for Buddhism over any other religion, allowing only Buddhists into senior government and military ranks and closely monitoring the activities of other, minority religions.
When travelling in Myanmar, it is essential to be aware of and respect religious customs. In recent times, it has not been unheard of for foreigners to be deported for having a tattoo or a t-shirt depicting the Buddha - and in one notable case a Yangon bar owner from New Zealand received a two-and-a-half year prison sentence for promoting his establishment with a picture of the Buddha wearing headphones. In general you do not need to tread on eggshells, but please do make every effort to behave with respect towards Buddhism whilst travelling throughout the country.
Myanmar is the world's most religious Buddhist country in terms of money spent on religion and proportion of monks in the population, and it is estimated that around 89% of the population are Theravada Buddhists.
Buddhism is thought to have existed in some shape or form in Myanmar for over two thousand years, although historians do not agree on exactly when it arrived, or how. It is known that Buddhist missionaries arrived from India in the third century BC, then again in the sixth and tenth centuries via Sinhalese missions, and that by the ninth century the Pyu people had knowledge of Theravada, Mahayana and Tantric Buddhism.
Theravada Buddhism probably took root in earnest in around the 11th century, aided by the famous empire-builder King Anawrahta - himself a convert to Buddhism by a Mon priest. During the golden age of the Pagan Kingdom, successive kings built vast numbers of Buddhist stupas and temples - many of which can still be seen today on the Bagan plains.
For more on the history of Myanmar, have a look at our history section.
Buddhism today
Today, Buddhism is the dominant social force in Myanmar and plays an important part in every aspect of life for the vast majority of locals. National festivals are without exception Buddhist, and nearly every Burmese boy aged between 10 and 20 enters a monastery as a novice monk for at least a short period of his life. This novitiation ceremony is called shinpyu, and usually takes place during the Buddhist New Year in April.
Monks (and to a lesser extent, nuns) are given an extremely high position in society, and it is part of Burmese culture to donate food and alms to them in order to accrue merit - which in turn brings about good karma for the giver. Unlike monks in other Buddhist countries, Burmese monks wear maroon robes rather than saffron.
Nat worship
You would be forgiven for thinking that, given the centuries-long dominance of Buddhism, there would be little space in Myanmar for indigenous religion. On the contrary, the worship of indigenous spirits - called nats - is alive and well, and forms an important part of the spiritual landscape even for practising Buddhists.
Nat worship has an even longer history in Myanmar than Buddhism, and practitioners believe that places, people, and areas of life are associated with and governed by particular nats. Some of these are said to have descended from actual historical personages, and legend has it that they can be called upon in times of need to help a worshipper accomplish a task or vanquish an enemy. On the other hand, it is also believed that a nat spirit can possess human beings and force them to perform terrible acts without their consent.
When King Anawrahta took to the throne at Bagan in the 11th century, he destroyed nat temples and abolished nat practices (such as animal sacrifices) in an attempt to purify his land and make Theravada Buddhism the sole religion. Realising, however, that these actions were likely to hinder rather than help his cause - he instead decided to change his tactics and co-opt nat worship into his master plan.
To the existing pantheon of 36 nats, he added a 37th, Thagyamin, whom he modelled on a Hindu deity called Indra and styled as king of the nats. As Buddhist mythology tells that Indra paid homage to Buddha, so the insertion of Thagyamin into nat mythology effectively made all nats subordinate to Buddhism. Anawrahta's plan was highly successful, and laid the foundations for nat worship to flourish alongside Buddhism until the present day.
You will see plenty of signs of nat worship in Myanmar today if you know where to look. A coconut dressed in a red turban at a local home, a red-and-white cloth tied to a rear-view mirror, or a small shrine under a tree are all evidence of nat traditions. Nat pwe are musical performances held to celebrate the spirits, and involve plenty of extra-loud music as well as the help of a spirit medium.
Though nat worship survives in Myanmar today, knowledge of these spirits is fading fast amongst the younger generations.
Officially, just 4% of Myanmar's population is Muslim - however local Muslim leaders suggest that 20% is a more accurate figure. It's likely that the real percentage falls somewhere in between.
Islam has a long history in Myanmar, having existed in the country from at least the ninth century - perhaps even as early as the sixth century in certain areas of the country. The highest concentration of Muslims reside in Rakhine State, where Rohingya Muslims form the majority in some northern areas.
The status of these Rohingya Muslims is extremely controversial amongst the Buddhist Burmese, many of whom believe that Rohingya should not be granted citizenship because they are not "true Burmese". This is despite the fact that many Muslims have lived in Rakhine State since the 19th century, and some since as far back as the 15th century. At the time of writing, violent clashes between Rohingya and Buddhists in Rakhine State continue to make international headlines.
It is thought that around 4% of Myanmar's population practise Christianity, of which four fifths are Protestants and the remainder Catholic.
Christianity arrived in Myanmar in the 16th century via Japanese Christians, who had fled to Arakan (Rakhine State) to escape persecution; then again via the Portuguese, Dutch and French in the 17th century; then again in the 19th century via Anglican, Baptist and Catholic missionaries. Due to most successful missionary work having occurred in isolated areas of the country, most Burmese Christians are to be found amongst the Kachin, Chin and Karen ethnic minorities.
Hinduism arrived in Myanmar in ancient times, and its influence can still be found in Burmese culture today. In fact - despite the country's strong Buddhist majority, the names "Myanmar" and "Burma" are both derivations of "Brahma", a Hindu deity with four heads. Furthermore, the king of the nats, Thagyamin, is based on a Hindu deity named Indra.
The British colonisation of Myanmar caused an influx of Indian migrants into the country, and in 1931 a census claimed that 55% of the population of Rangoon (modern-day Yangon) were Indian immigrants - most of them Hindu. Under Ne Win's military government, however, as many as 300,000 Indians were expelled from the country, and it's thought that today Hindus only account for 2% of the country's population.
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What is Malbec Wine?
The grape originates from the southwest of France but has found international success, primarily in Argentina. Though there is growing consideration for Malbec in Australia.
Cabernet Malbec, a blend common in Bordeaux, has seen a decline in fortune in recent years in France. Once one of the top blends in Bordeaux, Malbec's susceptibility to environmental conditions and disease has seen it fade in favour of other varietals. After a particularly bad frost in 1956 killed off much of the Bordeaux Malbec crop, Merlot and Cabernet Franc began to take over in popularity. These days the majority of French Malbec is produced in the Cahors region.
When it comes to Australian Malbec, some excellent examples are produced. Wine produced with Malbec has been a staple of South Australian winemaking for some time. However, more winemakers are producing straight Malbec wines with increasing success and recognition. South Australia is perhaps unsurprisingly the region in which most of the success has been seen by winemakers.
Common Malbec Wine characteristics
French Malbec tends to be softer, more luxurious with spice and black pepper where Malbec from Argentina is big, bold and chocolaty. Malbec in Australia tends to be somewhere in between. Wine lovers can expect the primary flavours of plum, blackberry and some red berries. The structure is firm with tannins – a tell tale sign that the Malbec wine will age well.
Pairing food with Malbec Wine
It is often said of French wines and regional foods that 'what grows together goes together.' However, this saying has been taken to the New World and is never been more accurate than in Argentina. When it comes to wine and food, Argentina is most famous for Malbec and beef. Pairing red wine and red meat is hardly revolutionary but when the pairing is right, it's right.
Barossa Valley big reds demand the same fight from food as a mighty Malbec. Slight and delicate foods tend to get trampled and Malbec needs a pairing that is up for the tussle. Other rich dishes like ragout or a tagine will do well with a glass of Malbec. If a savoury dish isn't on the menu a quality chocolate, especially dark varieties, will tease out the berry and cocoa-powder notes in the Malbec.
As with food, choosing cheese to match a Malbec will lead to the more muscular end of the spectrum. Mouldy, oozy cheeses tend to be too much, kicking off a brawl with Malbec. Crumblier blue cheese varieties are a great accompaniment to Malbec like a cow's milk Cashel or even sheep's milk Crosier Blue. Cheeses without mould pair well with Malbec also like a Gruyere or crumbly red cheddar.
Notable Malbec Wine regions
Mendoza, Argentina
The most exciting region in the world for Malbec is Mendoza in Argentina. The region accounts for three-quarters of the global acreage of Malbec. First planted in 1868, the growing conditions in the Mendoza plains at the foot of the Andes mountain range were perfect for growing the Malbec. While French Malbec tends to be more peppery, Mendoza Malbec is jammier, full of blackberries with notes of chocolate. El Bar is a popular example of Mendoza Malbec in Australia as is Santa Julia.
Notable Malbec brands in Australia include Mitolo of McLaren Vale and the award-winning Bleasdale of Langhorne Creek as well as Stonyfell, Peter Lehmann, Mockingbird Hill, Zonte's Footstep. For Shiraz Malbec blends look no further than the legendary Wendouree winery.
The future of Malbec Wine
The success and popularity of Argentine Malbec has made Australian winemakers sit up and take note. Australia's international success with blockbuster reds means there is a growing interest in adding Malbec to the portfolio with Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Australian Malbec wine, those particular to the Barossa Valley and Langhorne Creek, are bolder in the mid palate making it an interesting match for the local Cabernet Sauvignons; characteristically weak in the mid palate.
The future is positive for Australian Malbec. Volumetrically, Argentina will continue to dominate but in terms of quality, Australian wines can compete and win on the international stage. The diligence and devotion of Australian winemakers to the varietal means that as the fashion carousel turns in the direction of Malbec, wineries are already responding with mature, elegant wines full of fruit, character and history.


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Devices & Sensors
Instrument Description
Benthic Biogeochemical Experiment System
Filtered seawater is pumped into the reaction system through the centrifugal pump. Reaction starts by adding tracers through the peristaltic pump & valves.
Specific Instruments
Individual instruments of the above category, which are (or have been) connected to our observatories. Click an instrument for detailed information.
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Stage Challenge 2014Manurewa High students had a blast at this years Stage Challenge, held at the Aotea Centre last week. Stage Challenge is a huge opportunity for secondary schools to showcase their performing arts talent and school spirit. Our students performed well and received awards for best soundtrack and excellence in drama and choreography.
Students behaviour on the day was exemplary, even prompting written feedback from a parent from a different school commenting on our 'community spirit'.


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23 Feb 2014
Beginners focus on learning how to do asanas, and improving their poses over time. At some point however, you need to go beyond this, and slowly embark on a study of yogic principles. This project auto-generates problem statements that are intended to help in this journey.
These problem statements are based primarily on classes conducted in the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune, and particularly from attending classes conducted by Prashant Iyengar.
Stepping into the ladder towards yogic principles, I would say that the level of problem statements generated here is still near the initial steps. There are higher, subtler principles and lessons that go beyond those addressed in the problem statements here. For example, Prana-kriya, Chakra-kriya, Pranayama etc. are not covered here.
The problem statements generated here will make most sense to those who attend the classes cited above. While others may yet benefit from them, they may not be able to appreciate them in the same sense. This unfortunately, is true of any somewhat specialized subject that has not yet built a formal widely-accepted jargon, but has developed specific terms used by teachers. At this point, I do not aim to provide an explanation of each of the problem statements, and nor am I fully equipped to do that.
Those that attend the classes will realize that the problem statements generated here have tremendous potential to raise the level of students who use them in their practices. This project may help students get a grip on the many topics, paradigms and principles covered informally in classes, but that slip away from their minds over time.
Teachers may use these problem statements for their own study from a teaching point of view, or even just to help come up with a topic to cover in their next class.
Classes could use this to put up on a " Thought for the Week " type notice board.
It'd be great to have a community of students that work on these problem statements, share their notes, and learn together. Maybe an online community too.
Other than just being somewhat fun and interesting, I believe there is value in this project in that, the listing and systemetization of various informally taught, but as yet uncataloged, lessons and principles, in the form of the grammar used to generate the problem statements.
Some auto-generated problem statements may seem non-sensical. The fault lies entirely with me (I probably let something slip through to simplify the grammar). At the same time, what may sound non-sensical to one, may well be deep and insightful to a more penetrating mind...
The terms of use for this project, when using the generator or the problem statements generated by it, are along the lines of Creative Commons with Attribution. So feel free to use the site and the problem statements as you please; just acknowledge this site Prashnayantra as the source of the statements.
I am the grandson of B.K.S. Iyengar, son of his daughter Vanita, and nephew of Geeta and Prashant Iyengar. I live in Pune with my wife Mugdha and daughter Deeksha.
Copyright © 2014 Srineet Sridharan


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I've been spending quite a bit of time working at a garden in town. It has been quite a blessing for me for many reasons - I've been able to spend more time gardening in a lower area where things can actually grow well, I've got some useful experience with growing on an even larger scale (250 tomato plants, 3000 corn plants, 30 cages of potatoes and much more) than I am used to, I've learned to drive a tractor properly and...I've been the lucky recipient of some early veggies - a very nice bonus of working for a gardener who is even more impatient than I am and also owns a greenhouse.
Early rutabagas.


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Piano Lessons
Some music teachers like to claim that musical training develops our cognitive ability or inculcates a disciplined approach to school studies. The rewards of studying music, I believe, are more profound; for piano study, which may give a lifetime of pleasure, is an art and not a science. To make one's way into a challenging piece of music and bring it to technical and musical fluency; to lose oneself in beautiful music of one's own making; to share with another person one's discovery of feeling: these are some of the real pleasures that come from a dedication to the art of the piano.
I teach the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum and am currently accepting beginner students of all ages at my piano studio located in London's downtown core.


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Vitamins & Supplements Center
Drugs and Medications Center
Related to Vitamins & Supplements
Evodia Extract, Evodia Lepta, Evodiae, Evodiae Fructus, Evodia Fruit, Evodiamine, Evodia officinalis, Evodia rutaecarpa, Extrait d'Evodia, E. rutaecarpa, E. officinalis, Gosyuyu, San Cha Ku, Wu-Chu-Yu, Wu-Zhu-Yu.
Overview InformationEvodia is a tree that is native to China and Korea. Evodia fruit is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The fruit and root bark are also used as medicine in other herbal practice.
Evodia is used for digestion problems like diarrhea and vomiting, as well as for headache and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of its uses.
How does it work?Chemicals contained in evodia might have several effects in the body. They might decrease pain and swelling (inflammation), decrease diarrhea, decrease blood pressure, stimulate the heart, and have many other effects. But these effects have only been shown in animals. There is not enough information to know if evodia has these effects in people.
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Diarrhea.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Stomach pain.
- Headache.
- High blood pressure.
- Heart failure and fluid build up in the body (congestive heart failure or CHF) .
- Birth control.
- Absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) .
- Bleeding after giving birth.
- Infections caused by viruses.
- Infections caused by parasites.
- Stomach ulcers.
- Persistent heartburn.
- A digestive tract infection that can lead to ulcers (Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori).
- Obesity.
- Alzheimer disease.
- Cancer.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & SafetyWhen taken by mouth: Evodia is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Evodia can cause an irregular heartbeat or stop the heart completely in animals. It is not clear what dose, if any, would cause this to happen in humans.
Special Precautions & Warnings:Pregnancy: Evodia is POSSIBLY UNSAFE to use if you are pregnant. It contains some chemicals that affects pregnant animals. These chemicals cause the animals' uterus to contract and also seem to reduce the size of the litter. It's unknown if evodia affects pregnancy in humans, but it's best to stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if evodia is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Irregular heartbeat: Evodia might make an irregular heartbeat worse. Don't use evodia if you have this condition.
Surgery: Evodia seems to slow blood clotting. There is a concern that it might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using evodia at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Caffeine interacts with EVODIA
The body breaks down caffeine to get rid of it. Evodia might increase how quickly the body gets rid of caffeine. Taking evodia along with caffeine might decrease the effects of caffeine.
Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) substrates) interacts with EVODIA
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Evodia might increase how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking evodia along with these medications might decrease how well the medications work.
Some of these medications that are changed by the liver include clozapine (Clozaril), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), fluvoxamine (Luvox), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), mexiletine (Mexitil), olanzapine (Zyprexa), pentazocine (Talwin), propranolol (Inderal), tacrine (Cognex), zileuton (Zyflo), zolmitriptan (Zomig), and others.
Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) interacts with EVODIA
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Evodia might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking evodia along with these medications might increase the effects and side effects of these medications.
Some medications changed by the liver include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and many others.
Medications that change the liver (Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) inhibitors) interacts with EVODIA
Some medications decrease how well the liver breaks down other medications. These medications that change the liver might decrease how fast chemicals in evodia are broken down in the body. This might increase the effects and side effects of evodia.
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with EVODIA
Evodia might slow blood clotting. Taking evodia along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
Theophylline interacts with EVODIA
The body breaks down theophylline to get rid of it. Evodia might increase how quickly the body gets rid of theophylline. Taking evodia along with theophylline might decrease the effectiveness of theophylline.
The appropriate dose of evodia depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for evodia. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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- Yi HH, Rang WQ, Deng PY, et al. Protective effects of rutaecarpine in cardiac anaphylactic injury is mediated by CGRP. Planta Med 2004;70:1135-9. View abstract.
- Yu LL, Liao JF, Chen CF. Anti-diarrheal effect of water extract of Evodiae fructus in mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73:39-45. View abstract.
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Technical Safety and Process Safety are terms commonly used in the process industries to describe the safety requirements related to design and operation of hazardous processes. CRA provides key support services to help an operator meet regulatory requirements, e.g. COMAH regulations (onshore), PFEER (offshore), Offshore Safety Case regulations (OSCR), Borehole Regulations, Pipeline Safety regulations (PSR), Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
CRA capabilities cover a wide range of technical studies from full management of process safety requirements for new design (e.g. six stage hazard study approach); or retrospective analysis of existing plant, e.g. Process Hazard Review (PHR) studies, retrospective HAZOP/ HAZID studies. CRA also provides a full Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) service that will assess the risk from all process failures as well as fixed plant risk (parts count QRA). CRA also provides support in relation to ensuring the lifecycle integrity of safety related systems. In particular CRA has extensive experience in the important areas of process control system integrity and the functional safety requirements of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to BSEN61508/61511 standards.
The identification, assessment and control of major hazard risks are an essential part of achieving a tolerable level of risk for on- site workers, and for people attending to their daily business offsite. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) document, Reducing Risk Protecting People (R2P2), provides clear guidance on what the UK HSE considers as tolerable risk levels to people from work activities. This underlines the requirement for plant operators to reduce risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). The technical safety studies described here play a part in providing a robust demonstration that risks from process plant have been reduced to ALARP. In addition to the safety element there is also a clear business benefit from Identifying and minimising potential failures of plant which could lead to an accident or plant upset.
QRA (Quantitative Risk Assessment)
CRA provides a full QRA service including:
Fault Tree Analysis
Event Tree Analysis
Process Failures- QRA
Parts Count-QRA
SIL QRA ( see also SIS/ Functional Safety)
Human Failure Analysis
Individual Risk Contours
Societal Risk Implications
Consequence Analysis/Fire and Explosion Analysis (FEA)
Consequence analysis can link to QRA studies or be carried out as a standalone study. It is essential to determine the effects that a major accident may have on plant and people on-site and off-site. CRA uses recognised consequence analysis tools such as DNV PHAST, SAFETI and company packages, such as BP's CIRRUS and Shell's FRED. For more detailed analysis CRA can also provide CFD modelling.
Occupied Buildings Risk Assessment (OBRA)
There is a requirement to demonstrate to HSE that the potential impact of major accidents on occupied buildings has been assessed and that risks have been reduced to ALARP. It is therefore a fundamental requirement that an OBRA is carried out for a major hazard site. The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has published guidance on the type of assessment that should be carried out and the type of prevention, control and mitigation measures that should be applied. CRA can provide full support services to assist a client whether this is being done retrospectively or as part of a new project.
Design Safety Reviews
CRA can conduct design safety reviews for projects in the early stages of design. A satisfactory design safety review gives confidence that the main hazards have been addressed or actions raised to address them at the next stage of design.
Safety Report/ Safety Case Preparation
CRA has considerable experience in both assessing and producing safety cases/safety reports to comply with COMAH regulations, Pipeline Safety regulations (MAPD document), and Offshore Safety Case Regulations.
HAZOP & HAZID Studies
CRA regularly provides Hazard Study Leads/ Chairs to conduct HAZOP & HAZID studies, as well as ALARP workshops.
CRA provides support for DSEAR studies. For example, Reg.5: Risk Assessment, Reg. 6: Elimination/Risk Reduction, Reg. 7: Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)/ EX Equipment Selection.
Emergency Response
CRA can provide support to a client when developing on-site and off-site emergency response plans. CRA also has experience in carrying out Offshore Evacuation Escape and Rescue (EERA) studies
Process Safety Management: Existing Plant
CRA can help a client develop a framework for the implementation of a robust Process Safety Management (PSM) system. This can include identification of Key Risk Control Systems (KRCS) and development of a set of leading and lagging Process Safety Performance Indicators (PSPI's).
Project Process Safety Management
CRA employs professionals who have a wide range of experience in project process/ technical safety management for FEED and EPC stages of project development. For example, a common approach is to utilise a six stage hazard study approach to run concurrently with project progression, for example:
1. Concept: Preliminary Hazard Studies
2. FEED: HAZID/Coarse HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, DSEAR
3. EPC: Final HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR
4. Commissioning: Verification of safety systems performance
5. Handover and Operations: Further verification and overall validation of safety elements
6. Continued Safe Operations: A hazard study is usually carried out after 6 months of process operation to ensure suitable performance of safety related elements has been achieved.
It should be noted that the studies mentioned here are only indicative and a more comprehensive list of studies are usually tailored to suit the project.
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
CRA can help a client with setting up robust SMS. Either through overall company H&S Management (HSG 65) or more localised SMS at the plant level, e.g. Permit To Work Systems, Risk assessed procedures, Human Task Analysis.
Safety Auditing/Incident Investigations
CRA have a number of ex HSE specialists who are experienced in carrying safety audits in the major hazard process industries. They also have experience in carrying out major accident investigations and preparing expert witness statements/reports to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and the Procurator Fiscal in Scotland. This experience is now being applied to assist clients who want a level of independence when investigating accident scenarios or plant upsets.
Functional Safety : Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
CRA provide a full SIS support service from SIL assessment through system design, installation, operation and continuing maintenance, inspection and testing. This work is in line with recognised industry standards BSEN/IEC 61508/61511, typical support areas include:
SIS Management/ SIS Project Development Planning
ok SIL Assessment: (Techniques- LOPA, SIL QRA, Risk Graph, Risks Matrix)
Safety Requirements Specification
Design realisation – supported by FMEDA/FMECA where required
Determination of proof test requirements
Independent design verification
Independent SIS validation
Functional Safety Assessments ( Stages 1-6 as required)
See also RAM/Asset Integrity Capability Statement.
Alarm Handling
CRA provides full support to Alarm handling studies using EEMUA 191 guidance as a benchmark. CRA also has a Human Factors team to support the technical engineers with these studies. Both nuisance and Dynamic alarm handling studies can be carried out.
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We tested this product on windscreens which hadn't been cleaned properly for a long time, and there was no previous glass protector applied to them either (which always makes cleaning a lot easier).
Unlike 'traditional' glass cleaners, this one is a slightly thicker liquid which is poured out of a bottle, rather than being sprayed. We applied it with the little cotton pads which were supplied with it, and this took around 3 – 4 minutes. Firstly, you dampen a microfibre cloth, apply a small amount of Glass Cleaner Premium to the windscreen or straight onto a cloth,and rub in a circular motion on the glass. After this, remove it with another decent cloth (we found microfibre is best). If it's dried on it can be slightly more difficult to remove, but in this case just dampen the cloth to remove it, and then dry the glass out with another cloth.
So okay, it did take longer than a spray cleaner to apply and remove, but it did do an amazing job. It contains micro-abrasives, which act a bit like using a fine polishing compound in that it will take away even ingrained dirt. Dirt being ingrained into glass? Sounds strange, but yes this does happen if glass isn't cleaned properly and regularly.
Looking at the price, you may be put off a bit, but consider this – to clean a whole (and extremely dirty) windscreen we probably only used about 2 ml of product, so even the small bottle should last you a very very long time – working out almost as cheap as a normal cleaner buy!
9/10 An outstanding glass cleaner, which will remove even stubborn and ingrained dirt with ease
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'Hatchet Lady' rocks out to weapon-wielding anti-booze bad-ass Carrie Nation
Local theater artists have reacted in varying ways to these apocalyptic times, but none, perhaps, have summoned an image so majestically apt as Maren Ward astride a team of silver-maned horses, waving a hatchet and bellowing about destruction while smoke billows and a rock band thunders behind her.
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Who is this woman, and what's her beef? The first question is easy to answer — her name is Carrie Nation — but the second one is a little more complicated.
Therein lies a tale, and fortunately the tale is told by playwright Savannah Reich in the witty rock musical Hatchet Lady. Reich has been responsible for some of the smartest, most original new plays seen in the Twin Cities over the past decade (Dalí's Liquid Ladies, Fanciness Vs. The Void); she's now based in Chicago, where Hatchet Lady premiered earlier this year at Runaways Lab Theatre.
The rock musical was developed as part of Walking Shadow Theatre Company's Script Pitch Program, and Walking Shadow is now presenting the completed show at Red Eye Theater under the direction of John Heimbuch. Set designer Steve Kath has adapted the space by screening off the rows of standard seating and moving the audience onstage, where chairs surround a smaller stage and the production routinely spills over into the aisles. When the four-member band amps up for composer Luc Parker's rumbling anthems, you feel it in your sternum.
Nation was a real person, a radical American temperance activist who found infamy at the turn of the 20th century by attacking taverns with a hatchet. She's the kind of fascinating but neglected historical figure whose acclaimed biography might be recommended to your book club. That's exactly the volume that a character named Frances (also played by Ward), an author in the present day, is writing as Hatchet Lady begins.
A radio interviewer (Megan Burns) presses Frances to explain Carrie Nation. What was the hatchet lady's significance? It's a softball question, but Frances struggles to answer. Her specialty is interpreting feminist icons like Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt, but for some reason she's balking at rationalizing Nation's violent sprees. She can't finish her final chapter, and her publisher dispatches a worshipful intern (Maureen O'Malley) to coax the frustrated Frances.
Past bleeds into present, and the "angel of destruction" comes alive in multiple senses as Frances starts to understand that Nation's radical example demands action, not words. Reich's signal gift is to combine daring arguments with a sure sense of theatricality and a generous trust in her collaborators. Ward rewards that trust with a triumphant performance. She embraces her challenge, which is to communicate searing passion throughout a play that constantly problematizes her motivations. By the cathartic climax, the audience is practically on its feet.
While the songs themselves aren't particularly memorable, the aesthetic is perfectly apt for this story of a woman who fights for the right to be unknowable. Rock stars don't demand intellectualization — they resist it. There's a reason they call their guitars "axes."
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Allen Matkins Continues its Growth Initiative with Addition of Litigation Partner Ryan W. Smith
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#allenmatkins—Allen Matkins, a California-based full-service real estate and business law firm, announced today the addition of litigation partner Ryan W. Smith to its Orange County office. Ryan represents companies and high-net-worth individuals in a variety of complex business, commercial, and civil litigation matters in state and federal courts. His practice focuses on partnership and membership disputes, breach of contracts, business torts, securities litigation, and government and regulatory investigations, among other related issues.
"Allen Matkins continues to pursue its growth initiative by adding to its depth of talented lawyers with distinct backgrounds and practices, having hired four new partners since June," says new Allen Matkins Managing Partner Jeffrey R. Patterson. "In addition to Ryan, we welcomed labor and employment partner Grant Alexander to our Los Angeles office in June, land use partner Spencer Kallick to our Century City office in July, and real estate partner Mark Nicoletti to our Los Angeles office earlier this month. Allen Matkins has long been successful in attracting and retaining the best legal talent on the West Coast, while providing a fertile platform for attorneys eager to grow their practices."
Ryan handles various shareholder and contract disputes on behalf of top executives and privately held companies. Ryan also represents entrepreneurs in disputes related to portfolios of investment properties throughout the Southwestern U.S., including handling a variety of lawsuits involving family inheritance disputes, alleged mismanagement of real estate properties, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
Prior to receiving his juris doctorate from UCLA School of Law and his bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, from Boston College, Ryan served in the United States Marine Corps, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. He trained at Marine Scout Simmer School at the Naval Amphibious Warfare Base in Coronado, Calif., then went on to plan and command combat operations as a squad leader in Iraq, where he also trained Iraqi police. He was promoted to Sergeant ahead of many of his peers in only three and a half years of service.
Ryan is a board member and treasurer of the Noble Vikings Charity, a committee member of the Let's Be Frank About Cancer Fundraiser benefiting City of Hope, and is a trustee of November 10th Association.
Allen Matkins, founded in 1977, is a California-based law firm with approximately 200 attorneys in four major metropolitan areas of California: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco. The firm's areas of focus include real estate, construction, land use, and environmental and natural resources; corporate and securities, real estate and commercial finance, bankruptcy, restructurings and creditors' rights, joint ventures, and tax; labor and employment; and trials, litigation, risk management, and alternative dispute resolution in all of these areas. For more information about Allen Matkins please visit www.allenmatkins.com.
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Whenever one plan to give something to their men, the common thoughts that arise in one's mind are a headphone, football stadium tour, mobile phones, etc. sometimes understanding what your man wants could be erratic and daunting and sometimes too simple. You are just required to check all the cool gadgets for men available in the store and compare them with your budget and their requirement in their life. Every day either new electronic gadgets for men or the innovated version of the existing ones are being introduced in the market. Remember to check your budget now and then so that you can overcome the situation where you are not required to mortgage your house to satisfy their desire of men gadgets as the desire could shift to the next craze immediately after fulfilling the latest one.
Cool, gadgets for men!
Here is a list of some selected electronic gadget for men ranging in diverse field:
1. Black Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Wristband
These gadgets for men keep the whole track of a man including the number of steps taken, burned calories, a number of stairs climbed, distance traveled, active time, etc. You also get notification of calls that too on your wrist. It also keeps a monitor of your sleep on its own and even wake up along with the silent alarm. It keeps a regular check on your daily activities which includes daily stats and run stats (comprises of duration, distance covered and speed) through the bright OLED display. Remember to use the sizing tool so that there will be no issues regarding size. This gadget supports almost 150 leading Smartphone and your computer that automatically connects with it wirelessly.
2. Black Portable Bluetooth Speaker AmazonBasics
These cool gadgets for men are specially designed for those who don't want to buy different speakers for a different place and share the same taste in music no matter where they are. Though it is available in four colors- blue, red, white and black but black is the talk of the town among gadgets for men. It could connect through Bluetooth or could be connected with a stereo cable of 3.5 mm that you need to buy separately. You can play or call through it for 15 hours continuously if you charge it once completely. From 30 feet it could be played through a device that is Bluetooth enabled like via tablet, Smartphone or notebook. The speaker of these men gadgets consists of two internal speakers of 3W with an available inbuilt microphone that helps in hands-free calls. You get a separate charging cable for Micro USB to USB. The dimension of the speaker is 7.3X2.4X2.8 inches.
3. Integrated Audiophile Amplifier Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Powered High Fidelity Headphones
The best part about this cool gadget for men is it looks good, durable, cool and two soothing earphones. If your man loves music, then this cool gadget for men is only for him. These men gadgets he is going to love for sure.
4. DEWALT DC970K-2 18 Volt Drill Driver Kit
These men gadgets never fail to bring the lost smile on their face. It is a reliable, dependable, durable grill and ideal for average handyman. The compact design supports the screwing even in tight spaces. It is too lightweight, and those men who use drill machine very now and often are going to love it.
5. Kikkerland Portable BBQ Suitcase
Never heard of such suitcase right, but there it is, awesome gadgets for men who love to cook, become the talk of the party and love to carry the magic to party wherever he goes. If your man loves to grill even when he is out for adventurous camping, this gift is only for him.
6. Refractor Travel Telescope Moon Kit by Orion 10034 GoScope II 70mm
Star gazing lovers are going to love this perfect gift. Those men who are amateurs and love to watch keenly the moon's surface, these gadgets for men are the perfect picks. In the morning, you can enjoy nature beauty through it. It's a high-octane telescope.
7. Moto 360 Smartwatch
The Moto 360 is undoubtedly ideal electronic gadgets for men and smartest Android Wear Smartwatch. The look of this watch is similar to the traditional one, but the features available in it could turn your man's life easier. You could choose from wide variety of finishes available. It supports 4.3 Android version or even the higher ones.
8. Wi-Fi enabled Mr. Coffee coffeemaker (10 cups)
Ideal electronic gadgets for men, who cannot move out of their bed without coffee but find it too difficult to come out of the bed to get one. This Wi-Fi enabled gadget enables to brew perfect time from your Smartphone in seven minutes.
9. Worx Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower
There is a certain set of men who love mowing the lawn but as an audience, this futuristic robotic lawn mower is what you can gift him. Evenly it mows up to 20 degrees inclined and declined manner. It could also handle the detected obstacle in its path with ease.
10. Philips Norelco S7370/84 7300 Shaver
A quality shaver is what every man loves, and this electronic razor could be used both in dry and wet condition. It is highly recommended for those guys who are suffering from some sensitive skin issues. It has a unique coating of microbead which controls the friction by 1/30th, and it also has a special head that helps in clipping all the hairs by moving in five directions. Together these features control pimples, diverse skin irritations, and ingrown hair problems.
These gadgets for men are specially selected by keeping in mind their likes and preferences, and we have tried to think beyond the traditional patterns of selecting Smartphone. Your selection of men's gadget may differ, but these are the ones that we selected. Hope you can bring that faded smile back in your man's face with that special gift selected by you!


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MySpace China Next Week - How Much Censorship?
Last week we were hearing that MySpace China is being delayed until May, but now we're being told that myspace.cn is debuting in beta next week. A press conference will be held by MySpace China this Thursday.
Why all the hype about MySpace's Chinese entry? Like Flickr China, and controversial entrances by Google and Yahoo - including the question of whether censorship in China is "evil" - it remains to be seen how much MySpace will need to be sanitized. Many have categorized MySpace as ultra-soft porn (see comments on MySpace porn) and we're interested to see how the Chinese censors approach that. Chinese culture is also radically different: MySpace's "celebrity of the self" may not translate.


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May 29, 2015
The closest that most of us get to a mighty killer whale is on the big screen, but the sight of a black and white orca breaching the water in the wild remains high on many traveller's wish lists. On Canada's west coast it's possible to take whale watching to a whole new level and kayak amongst the orcas in Canada on the trip of a lifetime.
British Columbia's extensive coastline of ancient temperate rainforests, islands and secluded beaches is home to some of the world's finest wildlife viewing and the area around Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world to reliably see killer whales.
Amongst the small islands and straits of water that separate Vancouver Island from the mainland, there are around 90 resident orcas that can be seen feeding on the abundant salmon, seals and sea lions every summer.
Whale watching boats run day trips out to see the killer whales in action: from April to October the large pod of resident orcas can be found around the southern area of the island and out in the Pacific Ocean transient whales can be seen passing by. In the mid-winter 20,000 Pacific grey whales take part in the great migration from Baja to Alaska, skirting around Vancouver Island on their travels. The island itself is bigger than England (around the size of Israel or Taiwan) but can easily be reached by ferry from Vancouver on the BC mainland.
The resident orca pod gives visitors unique opportunities to get up close and personal with them on kayaking adventures from Vancouver Island. The predictability of the orcas' location and the easy accessibility to their remote habitat makes the area perfect for enjoying guided kayaking expeditions alongside the whales.
Sea kayaking takes you out on the water for an orca's eye view of the pod. Whale watching boats are prohibited to go too close to the whales, so although they provide a great viewing platform, nothing beats the silent swish of your oar through the clear water as you gently bob amongst the orcas.
Despite their name, killer whales or orcas are actually the largest member of the dolphin family. Their sharp teeth earned them the fearsome "˜killer whale' moniker and they are top predators in the Pacific: a kayaking tour will also give you the chance to see some of their prey, from sea lions and seals to small whales.
The orcas come to the area in summer to feed on the animals that feast on the plentiful salmon that call the Pacific Northwest home. Both sides of Vancouver Island offer orca-spotting opportunities, with Tofino on the west coast and Telegraph Cove on the northeast coast being the top spots to see orcas in Canada on kayaking day trips or multi-day adventures. Telegraph Cove is a popular destination that is close to Robson Bight Ecological Reserve; an orca sanctuary protected from visitors, which is home to beaches where the resident orcas come to "˜rub' themselves on the pebbly beaches every year.
You don't need to be a hardcore kayaker to experience floating along with the orcas. In Johnstone Strait, between Vancouver Island's east coast and the mainland of British Columbia, there are kayaking camps where you can base yourself and enjoy shorter paddling trips out to see the whales.
Typical camping trips with a small operator such as Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures last four days and involve a 45-minute water taxi from Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island to reach base camp. Port McNeill can be reached from Vancouver via a ferry ride to Nanaimo on the east coast of the island and a four-hour drive up-island. Rustic raised tents and beachside saunas means the experience falls at the comfortable end of camping and the highlight of each day is your chance to go out on a guided paddle to spot the whales.
Sometimes orcas come right to base camp and you might get a show of fins with your camp dinner but the flexibility of the sea kayaks means that during the day you can meander amongst the small islets covered in ancient rainforests and look out for bald eagles swooping down to catch salmon… the chances are that the orcas will not be far behind.
The high concentration of killer whales in the Johnstone Strait area means you have a good chance of encountering resident orcas on your kayak adventure, and the non-intrusive nature of travelling under your own steam means an opportunity to silently experience the majesty of the mighty whales from a whole new perspective. As the whales gently glide out of the water and you find yourself amongst the pod, it's impossible not to be awed by the grace of their movements and their sheer size.
Humpback whales also call the area home and it's not unusual to wake up in the morning and hear one blowing out water as they make their migration through the area. Minke whales, Stellar sea lions, dolphins, seals and porpoises also frequent the area, making every kayak expedition a wildlife safari.
For extra wildlife viewing opportunities some small operators such as West Coast Expeditions offer orca and bear watching safaris that combine a stay at a kayak base camp with a trip to Knight Inlet, a two-hour boat ride away, to see grizzly bears as they feast on salmon.
Whether you're an experienced kayaker or have never picked up a paddle before, a camping trip with the orcas in Canada is the perfect opportunity to get as close to the whales as possible, and see them as they should be: wild and free.
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Written by Amy Watkins