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If you think you know how to categorize animals as aquatic or terrestrial, think again. Are frogs aquatic or terrestrial? What about sea otters? And what about a human embryo floating in its amniotic fluid and breathing it into its lungs?
Strict definitions are not reliable, because there are always exceptions. Nevertheless, consider the following criteria, the best I can come up with so far, for aquatic and terrestrial animals.
A1. An aquatic animal spends its entire life cycle in a liquid medium that is mostly water.
A2. The volume of water making up the animal's habitat is significantly larger than the body volume of the animal.
T1. A terrestrial animal spends its entire life cycle outside of water. If it enters the water to feed or for other activities, the total time spent in water is insignificant relative to the animal's life span.
T2. If there is an aqueous envelope around the animal, the envelope's volume is significantly less than the body volume of the animal.
The problem is that if we go by these definitions, then there is no such thing as a terrestrial animal, because all animal embryos are surrounded by a watery medium and the volume of the medium is significantly larger than the body volume of the embryo at least during the early stages of its development. We need to modify the definition for terrestrial animals by adding a 3rd criterion.
T3. During the early stages of the animal's embryonic development, there may be an aqueous envelope around the embryo with a volume significantly larger than the body volume of the embryo if the egg or the parent's body within which the embryo and the aqueous envelope are located are not themselves surrounded by a liquid medium.
Now the definitions are beginning to get cumbersome. It gets worse when we start considering those animals that fit into one set of criteria during one part of their lives and into the other one during the rest. For example, there are many snail species that live where the sea and the land meet. How do we decide if they are terrestrial snails or aquatic snails? Traditionally, those species that live outside the water and enter it only to reproduce have been classified as aquatic snails* (for example, Melampus bullaoides and Cerithidea scalariformis), while those that live and reproduce outside the water have been classified as land snails regardless of how close their habitats may be to the sea (for example, Truncatella species).
I have so far found only 3 relevant, but brief literature discussions of what it means to be terrestrial. The 1st one is by Labandeira & Beall (1990):
...we consider a "terrestrial organism" to be one that is obligately adapted to land; facultative behavioral adaptation of marine arthropods to a land-based existence is technically excluded...When both groups are discussed, we will refer to the first group as terrestrial and the last group as semiterrestrial. True terrestriality requires an obligate physiological commitment to life on land.I don't find this a useful criterion, because it requires further explanation. What do they mean by "an obligate physiological commitment to life on land"?
The criterion used by Martens et al. (2004) to decide that the ostracods from forest leaf litter were terrestrial, however, agrees with mine. In response to another researcher, who did not consider similar ostracods to be terrestrial, this is what they said:
...did not consider his ostracods from terrestrial habitats themselves to be terrestrial, because these animals gather a film of moisture around and within their valves, so that they still breath through water. We reject this point of view, as nearly all forms of animal respiration, even that of humans, requires a degree of moisture, either externally or internally (within lungs). When animals live in terrestrial conditions, i.e. outside of free standing or flowing water, we consider them terrestrial.Finally, here is Little's (1990) opinion:
If animals are effectively covered by a layer of water, then they are living as aquatic animals. If they are not so covered, which often means just that they are bigger, as earthworms are usually bigger than soil-dwelling nematodes, then they can be said to be truly terrestrial.This criterion seem to introduce not a relative but an undefined absolute size criterion; in other words, very small animals can't be terrestrial. I don't find it convincing because of that reason.
A note of caution is necessary here. If we spend too much time thinking about such matters, we will be missing the point. Exercise is good for one's body and mind, an exercise in futility, on the other hand, is a waste of time. What matters is the characterization of the lifestyles of the animals of interest and the understanding of their evolutionary origins.
*If we applied the same reasoning to turtles, then there would be no such thing as a sea turtle, because they all lay their eggs on land.
Koen Martens, Patrick De Deckker & Giampaolo Rossetti. (2004). On a new terrestrial genus and species of Scottiinae (Crustacea, Ostracoda) from Australia, with a discussion on the phylogeny and the zoogeography of the subfamily, Zoologischer Anzeiger, 243:21-36.
Labandeira, C. & Beall, B. S. (1990). Arthropod Terrestrialization. In Arthropod Paleobiology, Short Courses in Paleontology No. 3: 214-232. Mikulic, D. & Culver, S. J. (Eds).
Little, C. (1990). The Terrestrial Invasion. Cambridge University Press.


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GUILDERLAND -- The calls went out as fast as campaign volunteers could dial the numbers. It's part of their effort to pick up every last minute vote in the 46th State Senate district.
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The other morning my husband requested this little dish, something I had long forgotten. I had made it for him when we were dating & didn't realize it was one of his favorites! It's super easy & super yummy so I thought I'd share!
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1 pkg crescent rolls
6 eggs
1/2 cp. shredded cheese [I used sharp cheddar]
1/2 cp. chopped ham or bacon [cooked]
a handful of chopped veggies like tomatoes or I used bell peppers
2 tlbs. cream cheese [I always add cream cheese to eggs!]
Roll out crescent rolls [all together] on floured surface. Try to roll it into a 12"x 8" rectangle.
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The producer behind "Wanted" and "Painkiller Jane," Jason Netter spoke with CBR about his newly launched comics label and its initial titles, making comics over making movies and selling graphic novels in Walmart.
The first full poster for Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" follow up hits in advance of the first trailer, all the while a legal battle is heating up over the screenplay history of the Platinum Studios comic adaptation "Cowboys & Aliens"
The biweekly comic tie-in for Sony's "DC Universe Online" finds a creative team in writers Marv Wolfman and Tony Bedard spinning a story with Ed Benes covers and Howard Porter and Adriana Melo interiors.
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DC Entertainment has partnered with the theatrical company behind the "Walking With Dinosaurs" tour for a touring Batman live show featuring the dynamic duo and a host of the Dark Knight's rogues gallery.
Chris Roberson dug into the undead fun of his Vertigo title, explaining why "iZombie" is the perfect book for Mike Allred, how his longterm plan is shaping up and what surprise guests will appear along the journey.
The Academy Award-winner is the latest acclaimed name to be attached to the relaunch of Spider-Man in the trades as the vital role of Peter Parker's elderly aunt in the high school-era action story.
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Recognize the signs of a concussion and take action
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A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that can change the way a brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Even a "ding," "getting your bell rung" or what seems to be mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.
Concussions can occur in any sport or recreation activity. So, all coaches, parents and athletes need to learn concussion signs and symptoms and what to do if a concussion occurs. To help recognize a concussion, watch for the following two things among athletes:
• A forceful bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that results in rapid movement of the head and any change in the athlete's behavior, thinking or physical functioning.
Athletes who experience any of the signs and symptoms listed below after a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body should be kept out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom-free and it's OK to return to play.
Signs observed by coaching staff:
• Appears dazed or stunned
• Is confused about assignment or position
• Is unsure of game, score or opponent
• Moves clumsily
• Answers questions slowly
• Loses consciousness (even briefly)
• Shows mood, behavior or personality changes
• Can't recall events prior to hit or fall
• Can't recall events after hit or fall.
Symptoms reported by athlete:
• Headache or "pressure" in head
• Nausea or vomiting
• Balance problems or dizziness
• Double or blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensitivity to noise
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy
• Concentration or memory problems
• Confusion
• Does not "feel right" or is "feeling down."
Most people with a concussion recover quickly and fully. But for some people, symptoms can last for days, weeks or longer. In general, recovery may be slower among older adults, young children and teens. Those who have had a concussion in the past are also at risk of having another one and may find that it takes longer to recover if they have another concussion.
What can you do to prevent concussions?
Insist that safety comes first. Teach and practice safe playing techniques. Encourage athletes to follow the rules of play and to practice good sportsmanship at all times. Make sure athletes wear the right protective equipment for their activity (such as helmets, padding, shin guards and eye and mouth guards). Protective equipment should fit properly, be well-maintained, and be worn consistently and correctly.
Teach athletes it's not smart to play with a concussion. Rest is key after a concussion. Sometimes athletes, parents and other school or league officials wrongly believe that it shows strength and courage to play injured. Discourage others from pressuring injured athletes to play. Don't let an athlete convince you that they're "just fine."
Prevent long-term problems. If an athlete has a concussion, their brain needs time to heal. Don't let them return to play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom-free and it's OK to return to play. A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first — usually within a short time period (hours, days, weeks) — can slow recovery or increase the chances for long-term problems.
Work closely with league or school officials. Be sure that appropriate individuals are available for injury assessment and referrals for further medical care. Enlist health care professionals (including school nurses) to monitor any changes in the athlete's behavior that could indicate that they have a concussion. Ask athletes or parents to report concussions that occurred during any sport or recreation activity. This will help in monitoring injured athletes who participate in multiple sports throughout the year.
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The Department of Theatre and Dance strives to develop our students as artistic scholars by providing them with a knowledge base that establishes strong research, creative and critical thinking, and verbal and written communication skills.
100 Level Courses (Introductory)
The 100 level introductory courses serve as an introduction to the artistic and intellectual foundation necessary to analyze, interpret, and create theatre and dance.
THTD 101 Introduction to Theatre Research and Writing
THTD 102 foundations of Theatrical Design
THTD 103 Fundamentals for the Performer
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The 200 level courses introduce students to historical, theoretical, and critical perspective to the three texts.
THTD 201 Contemporary Dance History
THTD 202 Dance in World Cultures
THTD 241 Latina/o Drama and Performance
THTD 244 Origins of Drama
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THTD 246 Dramatic Theory and Criticism
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THTD 248 Native American Performance
THTD 249 Indigenous Film
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The 300 level courses emphasize practical application of theoretical concepts and methodology, as well as application.
THTD 30100-30104 Topics in The Written Text
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THTD 30300-30312 Topics in The Physical Text
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The Incubator for New Ventures in Emerging Sciences and Technologies (INVEST) located at Russell Sage College in Troy, New York, is exceptionally well equipped for an incubator/accelerator affiliated with a liberal-arts college. INVEST offers 21 wet-lab workstations suitable for nanotechnology, energy, pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. A separate wing has offices suites available to users of lab space and flexible for "dry" ventures in IT or other fields and micro-enterprise.
INVEST is directed by Dr. Thomas Keane, who also directs the college's Laboratories for Interdisciplinary Studies in Emerging Sciences. The lab facility of INVEST has a direct connection with the college's science building, making it easily accessible to both faculty and students interested in internships with incubator tenants.
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INVEST, the premier center for innovation and entrepreneurship in New York's Capital Region and Tech Valley, is comprised of three components – John Paine Lab Facility, Esteves CIE, and ISES.
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Over 20 local writers will be in attendance, including Jerry Elias, Melanie Rae Thon, Matthew Kirby and Sara Zarr. Maybe you've been dying to hear what's in store this year for your favorite Utah author, or maybe you're just stumped for present ideas. Look no further than the King's English, because books make great gifts for family members of all ages and you'll get a 20% off purchases made during the party!
Hors d'oeuvres will be provided, and a band of jolly carolers will be present to serenade you as you shop. The party takes place from 5 to 7 p.m.; for a complete list of authors that will be attending or for more information on the King's English Bookstore click here.
If you love the King's English but can't make it to the holiday party, here is a list of other upcoming events to watch out for:
Meet the Author
Keir Graff Book Signing, Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. Keir Graff will sign his first children's book, The Other Felix, a story about a young boy learning to overcome his fears.
Eternal Starling debut, Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Local author Angela Corbett will debut her first novel for young adults, Eternal Starling. The novel is the first in the Emblem of Eternity series and there will be a reading, book-signing, refreshments and prizes.
Steven L. Peck signing, Saturday, Dec. 10 from 4-5 p.m. Local author and ecologist Steven L. Peck will sign his new novel, The Scholar of Moab, based both in 1970's Moab, UT and contemporary Vienna.
Colleen Houck signing, Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6-8 p.m. Colleen Houck will sign the first novel in her New York Times bestselling fantasy-romance series, Tiger Saga: Tiger's Curse.
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Wine and Champagne pairings, Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Wine educator Sheral Schowe will lead a discussion and champagne pairing with French hors d'oeuvres prepared by Harmons Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Evan Francois. The event will take place at Harmons Bangerter Crossing and attendees must be 21 or older. Registration price includes a copy of The Widow Clicquot, champagne tasting, cooking class and food. Click here to register.
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Mequon officials continue Outpost discussion
Residents speak out for and against project
Mequon - Outpost Natural Foods was a hot topic this week in Mequon after residents voiced concerns at a Planning Commission meeting Monday, which was followed by the first reading of an ordinance for the development at the Common Council level.
The city's zoning map has to be amended to allow for construction of the grocery store at the northeast corner of the intersection of Wauwatosa and Mequon Roads. The amendment was approved by the Planning Commission in January with final approval coming from the Common Council at a later date.
On Monday the Planning Commission approved a site plan, a survey map, and a 30-condition use grant. Alderman Dan Abendroth was the only commissioner to vote against the proposals Monday, saying the project requires too many waivers and doesn't fit the zoning of the area, suggesting Outpost look in neighboring Thiensville.
Opposition and support
Residents of the adjoining condo development Heron Pond Carol Butzke and Cathy Czaja again came before the commission to speak out about the development. Though they said they approve of Outpost as a business, they couldn't agree with the development so close to their homes.
But a number of other residents, many of whom are already members and drive to the Capitol Drive location, on Monday spoke in favor of the proposal.
Commissioner David Rosomer commented that he wouldn't like to see Mequon reject a developer who is taking neighbors' concerns seriously. Another subsequent developer might not be as accommodating.
"You have to be careful what you wish for," he said. "We have an applicant whose dedication to the community and neighbors is extraordinary."
Adjusting boundary lines
No residents spoke about Outpost during the Common Council meeting Tuesday. However, the council did adopt an amendment to one of the city's tax incremental financing district's plan and boundary lines that allows the redevelopment project to move forward.
Two parcels were added at the corner of Mequon and Wauwatosa roads to the district, which now lands all four parcels for the proposed Outpost inside the TIF.
A few alderman did voice concerns about moving the boundary lines and its impact on Outpost's decision to build locally.
But, based on site selection criteria used by the firm, Tollefson said "staff is confident" Outpost is committed to the site if details can be finalized.
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Films feed the imagination of certain opera composers and stage directors. Since last season, La Monnaie and GALERIES cinéma have organised regular events allowing a better understanding of the poetic universe of some of the contemporary artists included in the programme at La Monnaie. It is a unique occasion to listen to and speak with a creator, and to (re)discover a great film from the repertoire. Beginning this season, we have teamed up with the Théâtre National. You are thus also invited to discover several artists from one of Brussels' major theatres in a unique way.
The idea is a simple one: each guest artist is free to choose one or more films. To accompany the showing of these films the artist will be invited to talk for 45 minutes, explaining and justifying their choice and evoking the personal links they cultivate with cinema in the context of their artistic activities.
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Eating to Live on the Outside: Green Elephant
Wow, it's finally Friday! Good, I'm pooped. But before I pack it in, we've got to knock out Eating to Live on the Outside and this week we're taking an internet trip to Maine and checking out Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro.
Okay, I just finished reading Green Elephant's menu. It's not perfect. I wouldn't eat everything on it. But here's what I might order:
Steamed Yellow & Green Beans
- Spicy peanut sauce, yellow beans and green beans; very simple, very good!
Asian Vegetable Stew
- Chinese broccoli, green mustard, cabbage, Napa cabbage, cauliflower, turnip, carrot and tofu; hopefully it's low or no salt, because all those veggies are great.
Vegetable Clear Spicy Soup
- Mushroom, butternut squash, onion, tofu and hot basil; same worry about the salt, but lots of cool vegetables.
Spicy Green Leaves Salad
- Greens and spicy bean curd dressing; hard to beat greens.
Steam Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce
- Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, sweet corn, snow peas, carrot, green beans, peanut sauce, 5-grain tempeh and brown rice; I'd ditch the tempeh and the rice isn't the most nutrient-dense thing in the world, but I can deal with it and look at all those veggies!
Tofu Delight
- Stir-fried tofu, snow peas, carrots, zucchini, corn, bell pepper, onion, organic egg, celery, scallions, yellow curry sauce and served with buttercup squash and brown rice; I'm nixing the eggs and same thing with rice.
Peanut Curry
- Coconut milk, soy meat, chickpeas, sweet potato, carrots, onion, peanut curry, mashed buttercup squash and brown rice; no soy meat for me.
Tofu Tikka Masala
- Tofu, spinach, edamame, chickpeas, Masala curry sauce, served with brown rice seasoned with curry powder, peas, carrots and shallots; the edamame beans make this a lock for me. I love them!
Green Leaves Wrap with Mango & Herbs
- Mango, herbs, greens and tamarind dipping sauce; well, if the greens are the wraps, this sounds very intriguing. Mango is awesome.
Pineapple Brown Rice
- Brown rice, pineapple, sunflower seeds, soy meat, sweet corn, peas, carrots, scallions and organic egg; again with the rice and no egg for me.
Green Elephant works! Plenty of good stuff to satisfy your veggie desires. But if I had to pick, I'd order either the Steam Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce or the Tofu Tikka Masala.
Now, I think Green Elephant is cool. But I'm a big dummy. So, what do you think? Flip through Green Elephant's menu and let me know what you'd order. Until then, eat wisely! Peace.
Image credit: GreenElephantMaine
I think the steamed veggies with peanut sauce- the dinner version with tofu instead of tempeh or maybe the tikka. The green salad though Spicy dressing is not my favorite.
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Aug. 5, 1999
LOS ANGELES - Arizona has been picked to win the 1999 Pacific-10 Conference football title in a pre-season poll of West Coast media members that regularly cover the league. The Wildcats were an overwhelming selection in being picked to win the crown on 29 of 35 ballots. USC, UCLA and Arizona State each received two first-place votes. The Trojans narrowly edged the defending champion Bruins for second place in the poll. Arizona finished last season 12-1 with its only loss coming to UCLA. The Wildcats finished the season with seven straight wins, including a victory against Nebraska in the Culligan Holiday Bowl, and ended up ranked No. 4 in the final polls. It is the third time Arizona has been the pre-season pick to win the conference title. The Cats were previosuly tabbed in 1983 (finished fifth) and 1994 (tied for second). Arizona has won one Pac-10 football championships, sharing the title with USC and UCLA in 1993. The media poll has correctly selected the conference champion in 17 of 38 previous polls, including six of the last 10 years. Following are the results of the pre-season media poll (points 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, first-place votes in parentheses):
1. Arizona (29) 343 2. USC (2) 283 3. UCLA (2) 281 4. Arizona State (2) 242 5. Oregon 192 6. Washington 178 7. California 166 8. Stanford 107 9. Oregon State 79 10. Washington State 54


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Georgia's mix of natural beauty, medieval history and Soviet influences has made it one of Eastern Europe's most fascinating destinations. Long hidden behind 'the curtain', it has emerged, butterfly-like on travellers' maps. Boasting hilltop churches, meandering cobbled streets, mountainscapes and a wine region the French would envy, Georgia is sure to capture your imagination.
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Since I didn't get this in earlier, I just want you to know that our Georgian guide was excellent. She was well organized, responsive to our needs and desires and very personable. It is obvious she enjoys guiding and she is very knowledgeable.
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|4.6 million
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Best time to visit Georgia
Spring and autumn are the best times to head to Georgia. Summers (especially July and August) can be very hot and humid with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. This is a great time to escape to the Black Sea or the mountains to cool off. Winters can be very cold, although the country rarely freezes over. Power supplies are frequently interrupted however so don't rely on heating. This is a beautiful, fertile region so bring an umbrella and expect rain at anytime of year!
Geography and environment
Top Picks
Top 10 Georgian Gems
1. Tbilisi
Set along a backdrop of hills and the Mtkvari River, Tbilisi is simply lovely. It's been Georgia's capital since the 5th century and the architecture tells the story of the city through the ages. There's a fascinating mix of European, Byzantine, Middle Eastern and Soviet styles. Explore churches, winding alleys, parks and fortresses.
2. Kutaisi
One of the cradles of Georgian civilisation, Kutaisi is home to the immense Bagrati Cathedral. It may be in ruins but this 11th-century building still impresses from its hilltop.
3. Gori
Once an important strategic post in the Middle Ages, Gori is now better known as the birthplace of Stalin. Learn about his early years and how they shaped the man.
4. Uplistsikhe
Not far from Gori is one of the Caucasus's oldest settlements. Dating back to the 5th century and the days of the Silk Road, Uplistsikhe has a 9th-century church, an ancient monastery and a 2nd-century Roman theatre to explore.
5. Chalato Glacier
Take the opportunity to hike to Chalato Glacier. Your efforts will be rewarded with stunning views of snow-covered peaks.
6. Homestay Hospitality
The Georgians are renowned for their hospitality. Be welcomed into a family home and get a taste of what it is to be Georgian. The houses may be simple but Georgian family life is rich.
7. Kazbegi
This nugget of a town may be distinctly Soviet in flavor but its setting is anything but dismal. Enjoy views out to Mt Kazbek and the hilltop Tsminda Sameba Church.
8. Telavi Wine Region
Whatever your favourite drop of wine, you're sure to find a tipple to tickle your fancy here. Hundreds of varieties are grown and each village in the region has its own.
9. Shaumta Monasteries
One of the highlights of Telavi are the nearby monasteries. Dubbed the 'old' and 'new' monasteries, they're nestled into woods among mountains. The old monastery dates back to the 5th century.
10. Batumi
Enjoy a beach break Georgian-style along the beautiful shores of the Black Sea. Take in views of rolling hills and holidaying locals as you sip on a Turkish coffee.
FAQs on Georgia
Most nationalities do not currently require a visa for Georgia, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA & all EU member states. Visa free nationalities can now only stay "visa free' in Georgia for 30 days. However, all nationalities should check with the nearest embassy for the latest visa information as this may be subject to change at short notice.
For any questions regarding visas or supporting visa documents please get in touch with The Visa Machine on the following contacts:
If you have any trouble with the online form or want to chase up the status of your application for Visa Support Documents please contact The Visa Machine on firstname.lastname@example.com or during UK working hours on +44(0) 207 148 6402.
The Australian Visa Machine office can be contacted about actual Visa Applications (not Visa supporting documents) on firstname.lastname@example.com or on +61 (2) 61 452 265
Please note the Australian office cannot assist with Visa Supporting Documents and or chasers. These must be directed to the UK office.
Citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in the countries listed below may enter Georgia without a visa for short-term visit (Not exceeding 90 calendar days in any 180-day period).
More countries are listed on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website - https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/en/visaInformation
New Zealand
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America
Beer in a bar or restaurant = 2.50 GEL
Cup of coffee = 5 GEL
Simple lunch = 10 GEL
Three-course meal = 20 GEL
Short taxi ride = 3 GEL
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Jan 7 Orthodox Christmas Day
Jan 19 Orthodox Epiphany
Mar 3 Mothers' Day
Mar 8 International Women's Day
Apr 8 National Unity Day
May 4 Orthodox Easter Sunday
May 5 Orthodox Easter Monday
May 8 Victory Day
May 25 Independence Day
Aug 27 Mariamoba (Assumption)
Oct 13 Svetitskhovloba (Georgian Orthodox Festival)
Nov 23 Giorgoba (St George's Day)
Please note these dates are for 2013. For a current list of public holidays go to:
Health and Safety
Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:
From Australia?
From New Zealand?
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/
Responsible Travel
Georgia Travel Tips
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
Top responsible travel tips for Georgia
1. Be considerate of Georgia's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
2. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Instead, fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water.
3. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
4. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
5. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
6. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
7. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
8. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
Further reading
Recommended reading
|Stories I Stole
|Wendell Steavenson
|Georgia Through Its Folktales
|Michael Berman
|A Time of Miracles
|Anne-Laure Bondoux


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Miami Dolphins not ready to play it safe at safety?
The Miami Dolphins haven't closed the door on re-signing safety Yeremiah Bell, but the team appears ready to move on.
The Dolphins still sees value in its former team captain, who led the team in tackles the past four years despite the fact they cut him last week to preserve $4.3 million in salary cap space.
The bottom line to that decision was Miami didn't believe Bell was worth a $6.2 million.
When we get past the classless way they handled the decision – waiting for the New England Patriots and New York Jets to sign a safety before they released Bell – the Dolphins aren't wrong with their evaluation.
Bell has always been active on the field, and is a excellent leader and locker room presence. But he's never been a safety who covers a good amount of range. His limited coverage skills prevented the Dolphins from being flexible in how they used the safety positions.
It appears defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle, who has had a number of reclamation projects with safeties like Gibril Wilson, Chris Crocker and Reggie Nelson believes he can make something happen with the talent that's presently in-house.
Coach Joe Philbin said the team has three young safeties in Reshad Jones, Chris Clemons and Tyrone Culver who they are comfortable investing in, and it appears Miami's prepared to do that if Bell decides to accept a multi-year contract elsewhere.
According to a league source, the Dolphins are offering Bell a one-year deal.
Each of the remaining safeties have started a handful of games – 16 for Clemons, 12 for Jones and six for Culver – the past two seasons and Philbin said the coaches intend to make the free safety and strong safety positions interchangeable.
"There's a variety of factors that go into every decision that's made. He made an excellent contribution to the football team. He's been a dependable, durable guy. Not an easy decision by any stretch," Philbin said about the release of Bell, who contributed 107 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble in 2011.
"There was some younger players back there. I think sometimes what happens is you have some younger players and at times a log jam at positions and you don't know about some of these guys," Philbin continued. "Sometimes what happens to an older player is he gets caught in that situation. We have some younger guys."
Philbin is referring to Jones, who struggled early in his first full year as a starter last year, but picked it up in the final six games.
Jones, who was projected as a strong safety coming out of Georgia, contributed 67 tackles, two sacks and intercepted one pass last season.
Then there's Culver, who played admirably as the starting free safety for the four games Jones was nursing a knee injury.
Philbin knows Culver from their time together in Green Bay in 1996-97. With Culver on the field the Dolphins' secondary finally tightened last season. He finished 2011 contributing 27 tackles, one sack and forcing two fumbles while splitting playing time with Jones.
Miami also has Clemons, who started all but two game in 2010, contributing 61 tackles, one interception and forcing two fumbles. But last year the team's 2009 fifth-round pick was limited by a troublesome hamstring injury that kept him from challenging for playing time.
"We got some guys that have played some," Philbin said. "We just felt like at this point in time it was the best interest to make that move."
The Dolphins have also drafted a safety late each of the past three seasons (we're counting cornerback Jimmy Wilson, who was a safety at Montana), and it is possible the they could go that route again considering there are plenty of strong safeties who will be selected late in the 2012 draft.
One thing that's become clear is that the Dolphins expect more impact plays – sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles, key deflections and breakups on third downs – from the position than they've gotten the last few seasons. And that's with or without Bell.


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I was invited to take part in Design Dazzle's annual 100 Days Of Christmas Wonderful and of course I couldn't resist putting a holiday playdate together. I've always wanted to do a Santa's Mustache Bash for the children, since I hosted a cocktail party a few years ago! remembered a fabulous gender reveal shower from Cristina of Le Partie Sugar and knew with a few tweaks, it would become a Mrs. Claus And Santa's Bash cookie decorating party, with mustaches for the boys and lips for the girls!
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Sixth-Seeded UCLA Hosts NCAA Gymnastics Championship
Bruins to compete in semifinal #2 Apr. 19 at 6 pm.
No. 2 Seed UCLA Defends Pac-12 Gymnastics Championship Saturday
Eighth-ranked Bruins will compete in 7 pm session at Oregon State.
No. 6 UCLA Wraps Up Three-Meet Road Swing at No. 4 Alabama
Bruins face two-time defending national champions.
No. 5 UCLA Continues Road Swing at No. 2 Oklahoma
Bruins face another strong challenge at undefeated Sooners.
324 UCLA Student-Athletes Named to Fall Director's Honor Roll
Men's soccer player Joe Sofia leads the list with a 3.96 cumulative GPA
Bruins Gymnasts Defeat Sooners
NCAA Gymnastics Podium Training (Photos by Heather Maynez)
Podium training at the 2012 NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Duluth, Ga. (Photos by Heather Maynez)
UCLA vs. San Jose State (Photos by Jeff Sipsey)
UCLA vs. San Jose State, 1-22-12 (Photos by Jeff Sipsey)
2011-12 UCLA Gymnastics Meet the Team
UCLA introduced its 2012 Gymnastics Team at its Meet the Team event on Dec. 11, 2011 (Photos by Jeff Sipsey)
UCLA Gymnastics At 2011 NCAA Event Finals
UCLA at the 2011 NCAA Event Finals (Photos by Heather Maynez)
UCLA Gymnastics At 2011 NCAA Super Six
UCLA placed second at the 2011 NCAA Super Six Team Finals (Photos by Heather Maynez)
Finished her career as a 12-time All-American after earning first-team honors in 2012 on beam (11th place) and floor (second place) ... Pac-12 beam champion and first-team All-Pac-12 after scoring a season-high 9.975 at the conference championships ... Won the NCAA Fayetteville Regional floor title after tying her career-high with a 9.95 ... Ranked fourth in the nation on floor and tied for 14th on beam ... Led UCLA with seven floor victories and averaged 9.849 on the event with a high of 9.95 achieved four times ... Averaged 9.772 on beam with three victories ... Competed on vault in nine meets, with a high of 9.925 set vs. Arizona State Feb. 26 and an average of 9.833 ... Competed on bars in four meets and averaged 9.819, with a season-high of 9.85 ... Scored a season-best 39.575 in the all-around vs. ASU Feb. 26, earning 9.95 on floor, 9.925 on vault and 9.85 on bars and beam ... Scored 39+ in the all-around in 13 consecutive all-around attempts ... Led UCLA with a 39.417 all-around average ... Honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic for the third-straight year.
First-team All-American in the all-around and on bars and a second-team All-American on vault and floor ... Scored 39+ in the all-around in 10 consecutive meets to close the season ... Tied for first in the nation on beam and eighth in the all-around in the final regular season rankings ... First-team All-Pac-10 in the all-around for the second time in her career ... Honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic ... NCAA Regional champion on balance beam (9.875) and also placed second on bars (season-high tying 9.9) and floor (9.9) ... Pac-10 co-champion on floor exercise ... Won the all-around at Cal State Fullerton with a 39.5 and also won vault with a career-high tying 9.95 and beam with a 9.925 ... Named the UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance at Fullerton ... Won beam with a 9.95 and was UCLA's top all-around finisher vs. Georgia and Arizona Mar. 6 with a 39.35 ... Won the all-around (39.5), vault (9.875), beam (9.875) and floor (9.925) on Feb. 27 and was named the Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week for a Pac-10 record-tying sixth time in her career ... Named the Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week for Week 1 after winning the all-around at the Pac-10 Showcase with a 39.55 and beam and floor with scores of 9.95 ... Tied for first on bars at Utah (9.8) and placed third in the all-around (38.675).
First-team All-American on vault and second-team honoree in the all-around ... Placed eighth on vault at event finals ... Earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors on all three events in which she competed at the Pac-10 Championships (vault, beam, floor) ... Second-team Pac-10 All-Academic selection ... Scored the first perfect 10 of her career on beam at Georgia Mar. 6 competing in the No. 2 spot ... Held a season average of 9.83 on beam, which ranked second on the team ... Scored 9.85 or better on beam in 11 of 13 meets ... Ranked sixth nationally on floor and had a season average of 9.883, which tied for team-best honors ... Scored a career-high 9.95 on floor at the NCAA Super Six ... Recorded floor scores of 9.9 or better eight times ... Averaged 9.857 on vault and tied her career-high on Mar. 14 with a 9.95 ... Scored 9.925 or better four times ... At the NCAA Regionals, she scored a career-high 39.6 in the all-around to place third ... Also at Regionals, she returned to the uneven bars lineup for the first time since the season opener and stuck her new dismount (double layout) for a career-high 9.925 ... Had 12 event titles on the year, including a team-leading five on floor ... Named Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week Jan. 12 and earned Pac-10 Special Performance of the Week honors on Jan. 19 and Mar. 9.
Earned second-team All-America honors in the all-around, vault, bars and floor ... Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Pac-10 in the all-around ... Competed 50 of a possible 52 routines on the year ... Second on the team with 11 individual victories and 30 Top 3 finishes ... Earned four all-around victories on the year ... Finished the year hitting 44 of her last 45 routines ... Named the Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week three times (Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 17) ... Placed seventh in the all-around at the NCAA Championships with a 39.475 ... Averaged 9.9 on vault in her last seven meets ... Second on vault with a 9.925 and third on floor with a 9.9 at NCAA Regionals ... Placed fifth in the all-around at Pac-10s with a 39.175 and tied for second on beam with a 9.9 ... Her beam score clinched the Pac-10 title for the Bruins ... Won the all-around against Nebraska with a 39.5 and scored a career-high 9.95 to win floor ... Scored a then-career-high 9.925 on floor to tie for second and earned an all-around total of 39.45 to place third against Georgia ... Tied her career-high with a 9.875 on bars to tie for first and also tied for second on vault with a 9.9 at Oregon State ... Tied for first at the Masters Classic with a 39.475 and earned a career-high 9.95 on vault to tie for second ... Won the all-around at the UCLA quad meet on Feb. 15 with a 39.375 and scored a career-best 9.875 on bars ... Scored 39.45 in the all-around and captured first-place honors on beam (9.9) and floor (9.9) to help the Bruins win big over Cal on Jan. 25 ... Won the all-around (39.525), bars (9.85), beam (9.925) and floor (9.9) and set career-highs on all four events and the all-around at Fullerton on Jan. 23 ... Placed in the Top 3 on beam in all but three meets, with two victories ... Finished regular season ranked 15th in the all-around, 18th on floor and 20th on beam.
Competed at the 2008 Olympic Games and placed 16th in the all-around ... Competed for Team Canada at the 2005-07 World Championships ... Became the first Canadian woman ever to win a World Championship medal when she placed third on beam at the 2006 Worlds in Denmark ... Also placed 16th in the all-around in 2006 ... Placed ninth in qualifying on the uneven bars at the 2005 Worlds ... Tied for first in the all-around and won gold on bars and beam and team bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games ... Won the Canadian national all-around titles in 2008 and 2006 ... Also claimed national titles on floor exercise in 2006 and balance beam in 2005 and the junior all-around and uneven bars titles in 2003 ... Trained at Sport Seneca Gymnastics under coaches Carol-Angela Orchard and Brian McVey.
Lists her biggest athletic thrills as competing at the Olympics in 2008 and being the first female Canadian gymnast to win a medal at the World Championships ... Full name is Elyse Madison Hopfner-Hibbs ... Parents: William Hibbs and Dianne Hopfner ... Has a younger sister, Rachel Hopfner-Hibbs ... Born September 12, 1989 in Toronto, ON ... Psychobiology major.


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This paper presents a novel method to study the evolution of Linux kernel components using complex networks to understand how Linux kernel components evolve over time. After analyzing the node degree distribution, clustering coefficient, and average path length of the call graphs corresponding to th...
Inspired by the backbone concept in wired networks, virtual backbone is expected to bring substantial benefits to routing in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Virtual backbone construction based on Connected Dominating Set (CDS) is a competitive approach among the existing methods used to establish v...
Localization in mobile networks is of paramount importance to a variety of pervasive applications. Due to the limitations of GPS, such as high deployment cost, many researchers have devised a variety of different localization schemes based on the measurements of connectivity or distance between neig...
Petri net modeling enables us to verify the protocol of interest formally. However, aside from formal verification, a new protocol really needs to be tested in a relatively realistic environment in which it interworks (or at least co-exists) with earlier or different versions of the same or similar ...
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Urban Dictionary defines fangirling as:
Pronunciation: /FAN'gərl'ing/
v. the reaction a fangirl has to any mention or sighting of the object of her "affection." These reactions include shortness of breath, fainting, highpitched noises, shaking, fierce head shaking as if in the midst of a seizure, endless blog posts, etc.
As in, Lurking on the margins of the theater after the show, I fell into anxious fangirling with the other attendees as we brainstormed what we could say to Rachel Maddow to leave an impression.
Edward or Jacob? Gale or Peeta? One Direction or Bieber? Harry and/or Ron and/or Hermione? These are dualisms that fangirls thoroughly and tirelessly confront on-and offline. Offline, fangirl coteries might most accurately be called flash communities. Think: Midnight premieres of popular teen movie franchises, Comic Cons, LARPing, book signings, and concerts. But primarily, fangirls do their communal campaigning online. Think: Fan sites, fan fiction and fan art repositories, and inexhaustible, open blog conversations.
I trust that at this very moment, some brilliant internet researchers like danah boyd or the Pew Internet project are working tirelessly to unpack the social, political, and economic significance of the phenomenon of Fangirling, but for now, I just want to fangirl about meeting Rachel Maddow. Note: Online expression of fangirling often comes in the form of .gifs (or moving pictures).
Image A & B: Fangirling can often come in the form of emotive .gifs
A little bit about her: Rachel was born and raised in Castro Valley. She went from being a Rhodes Scholar and Oxford PhD to being a superstar political commentator with her own nightly news show. I have watched the show without fail since the 2008 election season, and last Thursday, I got to meet her. The event, an interview facilitated by the charming and hilarious Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket), was part of Maddow's book tour for the debut of Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power. It's currently #1 on both the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle Non-Fiction Bestseller's lists.
Image C: Drift
Image D: Before Meeting Maddow via Drew Altizer Photography
Image E: During-Rachel and Me
Image F, G, H, I: After