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Tinitrader's first baby bundle has sold out! Keep your eyes peeled for our next baby bundle release coming soon!
Oh baby, what a bundle!
To celebrate Tinitrader's Sydney Pop Up launch and in collaboration with some of our favourite baby brands, we have put together a fantastic baby bundle deal exclusive for Tinitrader customers.
Valued at over $270, the baby bundle is bursting with gorgeous product and great value at only $49.
You can get the Bundle shipped directly to your door when your order online or click and collect from our Sydney Pop Up on the 19th-22nd of February Click here for more details.
Spoil yourself or a friend with these beautifully packaged bundle. Perfect for expecting or new Mums, the bundle comes beautifully packaged in a unisex white box with ribbon.
Read on to find out what's included and more about the brands involved.
NUK Mickey Push Pull Cup WHITE 300ml 36m+
The NUK Push Pull Cup is perfect for introducing your child to independent drinking and eating habits.
Suitable for ages 36 months +, the non-spill push-pull cap can be easily opened and closed with no mess or fuss.
The cup is made from ultra-lightweight and extremely sturdy polypropylene (PP) material and can be easily taken around with additional clip and protective cap for use out and about.
We love the Mickey Mouse print which will be a guaranteed hit!
2. NUK - Genius Silicone Soother 0-6m
The NUK Genius Soother is more than just a new soother, it's an innovation.
The Genius Soother has been successfully developed to not only soothe, but also contribute to healthy all-round teeth development.
The shape of the teat is based on the tried and tested with the shape of the baglet optimised, to reduce the pressure on the teeth and jaws to a minimum.
NUK Silicone Soothers are made from a high-quality synthetic material. The clear silicone material is easy to clean and particularly heat-resistant. It can be boiled, is free from harmful substances, odourless, transparent and has a smooth surface – all qualities that are important in a soother.
NUK specialises in creating products designed for newborns to toddlers with the contribution from experts who are important for the healthy development of a new life: midwives, doctors, nutritionists and, of course, parents. Each NUK product has been carefully researched and made with the desire to understand life and be mindful of the needs most important to children meaning you can get the best for your child.
Circa Home Mini Candle - Mango & Papaya
The new mini soy candle in Mango & Papaya from Circa Home will quickly fill a room with its gorgeous yet non-overpowering scent.
The Mango & Papaya scent takes us back to 1998, a time of elegant simplicity, with this cocktail of mango, orange and passionfruit laced with jasmine and a touch of vanilla.
This candle has been handmade in Australia using natural soy wax, high quality fragrant oils and lead-free cotton wicks. The glass jar and packaging are 100% recyclable.
Circa Home's fragrances have a warm sentimentality that evokes moments from the past and creates memories for the future. Fill your home with delicious scents that will linger long after being extinguished with Circa Home's range of wax melts, soy candles, diffusers, hand washes and more.
Jack n Jill Toothbrushes - Silicone Finger Brush (2pk)
Jack N' Jill's silicon brush is made from 100% medical/food grade silicone and has been designed for a simple and effective start towards good oral hygiene.
The silicon brush is easy to use and gentle on the gums. Use the 'brush' side for gentle cleaning of baby's teeth and the 'dimple' side to massage gums (perfect for teething).
Ideal for traveling, the brush is also non-toxic and BPA free.
Please note: Only to be used by an adult on baby/children. This is not a pacifier or teething device. Not for chewing! Discard immediately if torn/damaged.
Jack N' Jill are all about ensuring the best dental hygiene for your children. All Jack N' Jill toothpaste is made from natural ingredients which are completely safe to swallow. First made in Melbourne in 1949, Jack N' Jill is a family owned business and has provided superior dental care for children all over the world for over 20 years.
The Gro Company - Gro Hush
The Gro Company's Gro-Hush transmits soothing 'white noise' directly to your baby, allowing bub to be soothed and calmed without disturbing others around you.
Only your baby will hear the calming tones and not others, keeping them relaxed and happy.
The Gro-Hush is fantastic for use at home as part of your calming routine, or when traveling out and about. Choose between three soothing white noise sounds, heart-beat, ocean waves or rain falling on a tin roof, which are all set at a safe volume.
The Gro Company are the experts in safe sleep with their award winning products, gaining praise from critics and parents worldwide. The Gro Company ensures your family has access to the best and highest quality swaddles, bedding, sleep accessories and more.
Bambella Cot Sheet - Grey Crosses
From Bambella's new 2016 collection, the Cot Sheet in grey crosses is the perfect addition to any nursery.
Each Bambella sheet is made from a beautiful 100% cotton that has an amazing luxurious feel which gets softer with age.
All Bambella cot sheets fit standard size cot mattresses. With Bamebella's unique on trend fabrics and comfy fit, your bubba will be in heaven!
You're guaranteed the best quality with all Bambella's product being handmade ensuring consistent high quality and that 'personal touch' you simply don't get with department store baby items. The Bambella range includes pram and trolley liners, linen, high chair covers and more and with tan amazing range of fabrics and prints, you'll be able to find the perfect design to complement any of your baby accessories.
Gaia – Rocking Horses or Whale All in One Onesie
Gaia's gorgeous new all in one onesie range is simply adorable and a great unisex clothing option for your newborn bub.
With a zip at the front, changing your little one has never been so simple!
All Gaia onesies are GOTS certified 100% certified organic cotton, machine washable in cold water and have a low fire danger rating.
Gaia aims to design garments that delight in form, touch and style. Gentle by nature, our designs are inspired by the whimsical joys of childhood. Our focus is on ensuring exceptional quality with wash and wear durability. You will fall in love with Gaia's range.
Toucan – A4 Wall Prints
Available in the bundles are the unframed Sleeping Racoon A4 print and Pear Face A4 print.
Both prints are printed on high quality 250 GSM white gloss card stock.
Toucan is 100% Australian owned by two sisters Renee and Natalie. Toucan creates one of a kind, whimsical designs to suit every taste, including prints, linen and decor items. Prints are designed and printed in their Sydney studio and all other products and artistry are sourced ethically with quality and longevity in mind. You can be sure that your Toucan products will bring colour and joy to your home for years to come. You will always find something as special and unique as your little love at Toucan.
Love a Bub - Dribble Bib
Trendy but practical dribble bibs for your little one, the Love a Bub range is made with cotton front and a quick drying cotton/poly backing to make meal times mess free!
All Love a Bub Bibs are designed to fit from newborn to over 18months of age, based on standard sizing.
Each bib is cold wash only with warm iron. Do not tumble dry.
Love a Bub are makers of trendy but practical goodies for your bub. The Love a Bub collection ranges from Pram liners and dribble bibs to leggings and top knots. With a beautiful range of patterns and colours, Love a Bub caters for all with their organic range.
Rupert & Milla - Rabbit in a Hat - Leather Moccasins in White
The cutest Mocs for your little one, these Rupert & Milla mocs are the perfect solution to cold feet while also being durable and practical.
Easy to pull on and off with their elastic opening and perfectly matched with their neutral colours, you'll be sad when your little one grows out of these!
Your Rupert & Milla mocs will come in size 6-12 as part of the Bundle deal.
Rupert & Milla are makers of beautiful fashion accessories for the cutest little person in your life, producing and scouring the world for high quality products that both kids and parents will love. Rupert & Milla's moccasin collection has taken off with their adorable baby footwear perfect for newborns up until 124 months. The range doesn't stop there with Rupert & Milla venturing in to pram liners, socks and more.
One Two Tree - 2 X Arrow Wooden Tiles
One Two Tree's hand made wooden tiles add a gorgeous decorative touch to the nursery. Perch on a shelf or hang on the wall for a simple creative effect.
One Two Tree's decorative tiles are cut from untreated high-grade Australian hoop pine plywood grown in managed plantations in the Yarraman region of Queensland.
*Frustrated with the lack of durable, well-crafted Christmas trees in the market, Lucy McNamara and her husband Ants decided to build their own out of leftover hardwood timber. The result was an eco-friendly, stylish and quality handmade alternative that would last a lifetime. Upon realising they had created something wonderfully unique, the seeds of One Two Tree were sown. And ever since, One Two Tree has expanded to become a purveyor of beautifully designed homewares, made sustainably in Australia. All our products are made with high quality materials including sustainably sourced hoop pine, 100% linen and archival paper. *
Il Tutto - Teddy Tassel Key Fob
Il Tutto's collectible teddy tassel key fob is made using a sumptuous cream Italian nappa leather and features a miniture black Il Tutto monster teddy and oversized tassel.
The key ring comes on a keychain or clip, perfect for customizing your favourite Il Tutto baby bag!
As every mother knows, what you carry out of the house with you when you have a child can make or break your day. Il Tutto's range of luxurious yet affordable baby bags ensures you can have all your essentials packed without having to sacrifice your look. With a bag for every type of Mum, you can find the perfect style and colour that complements your personality.
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After a sumertime hiatus, EBI Interfaces will be back with a talk towards the end of September with a talk on "Science & Social Media – Making Your Work More Visible and Engaging".
Nicola Osborne, Social Media Officer for EDINA, will talk about effective ways to use Social Media to communicate your work. Nicola will talk about strategies, tools, guidelines and ways to plan, manage and monitor social media to engage the people you want to communicate your scientific work with. She will draw upon her extensive experience of advising JISC-funded projects, academic researchers and the wider community on social media.
WHERE: M203, Cairns Pavilion, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 22, 15h00
As always (though it perhaps isn't obvious), external visitors are welcome to attend this talk. Please contact me, though, to arrange your visit.
To find out a bit more about the kind of things Nicola works on, you can read her Soapbox Science article written for nature.com.


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20 July 2009
I ♥ Faces – Week 28: FeetCategory: i heart faces, photos, Zoe
Author: Buckeroomama
- Leah said...
that's cool, a reflexology footpath? Looks like Zoe is enjoying the feel.
- 20 July, 2009
- K. said...
I like how you've created focus on the feet by blurring the top of the photo... and I love that she's holding those leaves - it adds such an interesting dimension. Very cute.
- 20 July, 2009
- TidyMom said...
What a neat footpath!! Love this shot ♥
- 20 July, 2009
- Michelle said...
Great texture!
- 20 July, 2009
- Yelena R. said...
Great shot! I remember being a kid and being able to run barefoot on anything! I don't think I could still do that nowadays!
- 20 July, 2009
- Aunt LoLo said...
Are you serious?! She can walk those things??? I lived in HK for a year and a half before I could walk a few feet on one of those!!
I saw you over on TM's blog.
- 20 July, 2009
- blueviolet said...
That's so cute and her little feet are adorable.
- 20 July, 2009
- Emily said...
reflexology foot path...interesting...and your daughter seems to think so too:). Those two little leaves in her hands...sweet.
- 20 July, 2009
- SKELLER said...
I love everything about this image - the different textures, the color pop on her shorts that's echoed in the leaves and the bushes (!) in the background, the composition, the candidness, and especially her sweet little feet. nicely captured!!
- 20 July, 2009
- Leslie said...
- 20 July, 2009
- Brad said...
Kids have different feelings than we do.. they find joy in tactile sensations we don't.. great shot.
- 21 July, 2009
- ModernMom said...
Not only is that a great shot, but I love that you showed us a reflexology foot path. Never seen one of those before!
- 21 July, 2009
- Lori said...
Actually looks like it could feel good. Great photo.
- 21 July, 2009
- LPC said...
And I guess no worries about organisms?
- 21 July, 2009
- 4 Lettre Words said...
Love this! Great choice.
- 21 July, 2009
- Herb of Grace said...
Great pic and AWESOME IDEA to have a refloxology path... I want one :)
Thanks for commenting on my post. I can't remember if Ive commented here before (other than on I Heart Faces posts), but I've been following your blgo for a while now :) I was intrigued that you're a Baby Signs Instructor-- we did ASL with both of our children.
- 21 July, 2009
- Alisa Greig said...
I just ADORE this one! there is just something special about little feet--you've captured the moment so well!
- 21 July, 2009
- Marla said...
Love your edit here. Very soft and serene and lovely.
- 21 July, 2009
- jen@odbt said...
What a cool path...not sure if I could handle it either. She is a cutie.
- 21 July, 2009
- julie said...
So sweet! I love the colors and the way the focus fades. And of course, her cute little feet! :)
- 21 July, 2009
- a Tonggu Momma said...
I tried one of those paths when we were in Guangzhou. Umm... yeah... I think one needs to work up to it.
- 21 July, 2009
- The Redhead Riter said...
Love the pic.
:o) Hope you had a Happy Monday!
- 21 July, 2009
- tiff said...
So sweet. A gorgeous little pair of footsies.
- 21 July, 2009
- DawnS said...
Love the photo - it doesn't seem to bother her at all but it does look rather painful to me :)
- 21 July, 2009
very cute! look the soft focus. thanks for your comments on my site and for visiting!
- 21 July, 2009
- Josh, Steph, The Boys and Maddie said...
Isn't it amazing what kids can walk on!
- 22 July, 2009
- Julie Rivera Photography said...
What lovely color and texture in this picture! I cringe thinking of walking there, but it is very photogenic.
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Skylar Grey CMIX :: Skylar Grey to Perform at WrestleMania XXXI w/ Travis Barker x Kid Ink – WWE x Rolling Stone | Press Release
- March 24th, 2015
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As announced by the WWE this past week (March 18), Ms. Grey will be performing live at WrestleMania XXXI this coming Sunday, March 29!
This follows Ms. Grey's two previous appearances at WrestleMania – back in 2012, performing "Invincible" with Machine Gun Kelly, and in 2013, performing "Coming Home" with Diddy.
The performance will be a medley of Ms. Grey's David Guetta collaboration "Rise" and Kid Ink's "Money and the Power" – both artists will be joined by frequent collaborator Travis Barker, who talked with Rolling Stone about the performance.
Check out full details via a copy of the official press release, as well as relevant excerpts from Barker's Rolling Stone interview, below.
Skylar Grey to Perform at WrestleMania XXXI | Press Release ::
STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE today announced that Skylar Grey, Kid Ink and Travis Barker will take the stage at WrestleMania 31 on Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
A medley of the WrestleMania 31 theme songs – "Rise" by David Guetta, featuring Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Skylar Grey and "Money and the Power" by hip-hop artist Kid Ink – will be performed by Skylar Grey and Kid Ink, who will be joined by legendary drummer Travis Barker.
Grey has co-written countless hits for powerhouse artists including Eminem, Dr. Dre and Diddy. Most recently, she can be found on the best-selling Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack with "I Know You" and on the just-released Furious 7 soundtrack with "I Will Return."
Kid Ink is a rising star in his own right. His most recent album, Full Speed, debuted in the top 10 and features collaborations with Usher and Chris Brown. Like Grey, he is also featured on the Furious 7 soundtrack with his song "Ride Out."
Musician and producer Travis Barker is most noted as the drummer for the rock band Blink-182. He has also worked with The Black Eyed Peas, Pink and Pharrell Williams, among others.
This year, more than 70,000 fans from all 50 states and more than 40 countries will descend upon the San Francisco Bay Area for a weeklong lineup of festivities in celebration of WrestleMania 31.
WrestleMania 31 can be seen on WWE Network and pay-per-view in more than 175 countries. Be sure to follow #WRESTLEMANIA, @WWE and @WrestleMania to join in the conversation.
Travis Barker to Perform w/ Skylar Grey x Kid Ink | Rolling Stone ::
"….Barker knew he'd be performing at WWE's WrestleMania with Skylar Grey and Kid Ink for a while now….but he was never really clear what he'd be performing. Until this morning, that is.
"I just got the music that I'm playing!" he laughs. "Kid Ink and Skylar are both really great friends of mine, and about a month ago, Skylar was like 'You know, I might be playing WrestleMania, would you play with me?' and I was like 'Of course.' Then, like a week later, Ink hits me and he's like 'I'm playingWrestleMania, would you be down?' and I'm like 'I think I'm already going to be there!' So I knew something was up."
Turns out, on March 29, Barker will be providing the backbone to a performance that will meld David Guetta's "Rise" – which, in addition to being this year's WrestleMania theme song, also features vocals from Grey – with Ink's "Money and the Power." And for a guy who's built a career out of hard-hitting beats, not only does the collaboration make complete sense, but the stage is pretty perfect, too….
"Now, I have so many friends that love it, grown men, our kids – I've been to events where dudes are in their 30s or 40s, shouting 'Kick his ass!' It's bigger than life, man," he adds. "And when you take that, then add songs like 'Money and the Power' and 'Rise' to the mix, you take a situation that's already turned up and make it wild."
….he's excited to share the bill with Grey and Ink, two artists he's been close friends with for years.
"They're both amazing talents, and good people, you know? Skylar's so talented, she's got the voice of an angel, and she's willing to put in the work, you know?" he says…."
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After a quick morning run with Karel (around 4 miles) in the misty rain but on a great paved road, we cleaned up, enjoyed another delicious breakfast in Czech of eggs, mixed veggies, fresh yogurt w/ dried apples (homemade) and muesli, and a slice of bread with homemade cheese spread and Karel and I packed up to head back to Znojmo. It was sad to say good bye to his brothers family but we were looking forward to our last week in Znojmo as Karel still had so much more on our unplanned to do list. I can not believe how time is just flying by!
After our 2.5 hour drive (a bit faster than before due to beautiful weather!) we were back in Znojmo and Karel's mom had a delicious meal waiting for us (Slovakian-inspired) along with several desserts (she said she was in a baking mood the night before). All these treats are exciting but Karel and I typically share any treat that we are offered. There are certainly times for occasional treats but each time should be enjoyed and if you treat yourself day after day, it becomes less and less special. Certainly I do not feel like we are restricting ourselves from anything that is special here and can be consumed with enjoyment but we are not eating anything and everything just because we are in Czech. We have turned down a few treats and second helpings only because we are satisfied from a meal and I feel that is the most appropriate time to say no thank you as oppose to fearing food for calories, fat, sugar, salt, etc. I am really enjoying the fact that I can enjoy this city with Karel and we have both kept our great relationship with food here in Czech. We always feel better after we eat, than before. Just like at home in Florida, no low blood sugar levels, stomach issues, hunger pains, intense cravings, headaches or anything else that many people accept as normal when trying to eat "health"...we have lots of energy all day, sleep well, wake up rested and never use the words guilty, off limit, restricted, cleanse, detox, bad or any other popular fad diet word that brings attention to a style of eating that appeals to the masses.
After we rested for an hour, we headed over to Karel's dad's place to get our bikes from his basement and headed out for an awesome ride in Czech. Karel knows these roads like he road them yesterday for each ride we ride somewhere new, see beautiful scenery and Karel tells me stories of when he was racing/training here in Czech. We are not training here in Czech so we have no schedule or specific miles-time that we have to accomplish everyday. We are not exercising to "burn" calories so we can eat pastries or not feel guilty when eating. We are just enjoying our time here being active, which we love to do with our fueled bodies.
This ride was amazing because we rode in straight headwind and sidewind to a castle and well-worth the brutal conditions heading out there. There was a chill in the air so it was rather chilly while descending to the castle so we only went half way because the rain was coming. We took a pic and then, my favorite part - began climbing again to head back home. We had the most helpful tailwind coming back and we were flying! Karel extended our ride a little to show me some special scenery spots and then it was time to head back to his dad's to clean up.
We walked to Karel's first bike shop and first job to meet with his first boss. Since leaving Czech, Karel's boss turned the basement of the bike shop into a wine cellar where he has received many awards for his wines. We tasted a few wines (with white wine being very popular here due to the seasons and the production of white grapes) and then enjoyed the most amazing pizza ever. Karel told me that the pizza in Czech was out of this world and as a big lover of local pizza, I was so excited to try it! On the side, we had pizza dough (cooked) w/ garlic which was amazing as well. Wow - totally in love with the pizza here and after a long day, I was so happy about our early evening eats.
Since Karel hadn't seen all of his friends yet in Znojmo, Karel arranged a get-together at a pub (of course) for his old cycling teammates to get together and catch up. It was a bit overwhelming for Karel for he wasn't able to translate everything to me but that is ok - several of the guys had their dogs there which is a great thing for me as there are doggies everywhere in Czech so I get lots of doggy love (and it doesn't matter what language they speak) :)It has been very hard for Karel but I know he is gaining a lot more brain cells to extend his longevity as his brain is on 100% of the time, translatting for me all day. Sometimes he forgets to switch and talks English to others but overall, he is doing a very great job as my translator.
As Karel enjoyed a glass (or 3) of beer following our wine tasting, we ordered a light "dinner" at the pub since we had just had pizza. I had a delicious salad w/ a baguette and goat cheese with black walnuts (delicious!) and Karel had a steak tatar plate.
It was a late evening but a great one! Afterward, we walked home (a big trend which I am loving here - we walk miles and miles everyday, especially to and from eating) and it was time for a great night of sleep to begin another fun-filled day.
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Coral Records of Sediment Input to the Fringing Reef of Moloka'i, Hawai'i
Pollution to coral reef ecosystems is perceived to be widespread. Anecdotal evidence suggests the threat is increasing. However, without continuous measurements of sediment concentration and coral cover, it is difficult to evaluate the quantitative impact of sediment concentrations on coral ecosystems over many decades. A new study of coral geochemistry provides one method to close this gap.
Because terrestrial runoff carries sediment, nutrients, and pollutants, there are considerable threats to the health and resilience of corals. Increased sediment concentrations in the water and on the seabed may bury coral in place, reduce its ability to recruit (add new corals to the population), reduce the amount of light available for photosynthesis, and promote harmful algal growth—ultimately leading to changes in species composition and reduced coral growth.
The watersheds of the Hawaiian Islands have experienced land-use changes over the past 200 years. Cultivation, overgrazing, and wildfires have exposed fine volcanic sands, silts, and clays to erosion. The fringing reef off the south coast of Moloka'i is widely recognized as one of the most impacted large coral ecosystems in Hawai'i. Anecdotal evidence suggests the level of sediment on the reef has increased over the past several decades. This has prompted several U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) studies aimed at understanding the dynamics of sediment transport and its impact on coral reef health. See "The Coral Reef of South Moloka'i, Hawai'i—Portrait of a Sediment-Threatened Fringing Reef," U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5101, edited by Michael Field, Susan Cochran, Josh Logan, and Curt Storlazzi.
To test the hypothesis that sedimentation has increased over time, the present study used barium-to-calcium (Ba/Ca) ratios as a measure of sediment input to the reef on timescales of decades to centuries. Ba is desorbed and incorporated into the coral skeleton upon contact with seawater in amounts that depend on the concentration of clay and silt particles in the water column. Because Ba is sourced from the fine-grained components of terrestrial soil, it is a proxy for the amount of land-based sediment in the coral environment.
Working with Malcolm McCulloch and Stacy Jupiter (Australian National University), USGS scientists Nancy Prouty, Mike Field, Curt Storlazzi, and Josh Logan drilled and recovered coral cores from four sites along the fringing reef of the south-shore of Moloka'i from living scleractinian (stony) corals (Porites lobata). The cores were analyzed for their chemical content to determine if the level of sediment on the reef has increased over the last several decades.
The Effective River End-Member (EREM) concentration was calculated to gain information about the dissolved or solid Ba concentration in the contributing rivers. The coral Ba concentration was used to calculate the Ba EREM concentrations from the closest point of river discharge, the Kawela Gulch. This value was consistent with upstream Kawela storm runoff samples collected in November 2007 following peak river discharge. Baseline Ba EREM calculations were also consistent with dissolved Ba concentrations in seawater measured offshore from the Kawela Gulch during a nonstorm sampling event. Comparable values of the coral calculated Ba EREM concentrations relative to both empirical storm and baseline Ba concentrations suggest that coral Ba/Ca ratios proportionately record nearshore dissolved Ba concentrations off the South Moloka'i reef flat.
Second-order processes such as resuspension, however, can significantly alter the barium budget in the nearshore environment. Field observations by USGS scientists Curt Storlazzi, Kathy Presto, and Mike Field and academic colleague Andrea Ogston (University of Washington) suggest that during windy afternoons and evenings, suspended sediment concentrations can be in excess of those reported to be injurious to corals. This is particularly true during storms and under swell conditions when waves propagating onto the reef flat during high tide resuspend large amounts of sediment and subsequently alter the marine Ba budget.
This study shows that controls on coral Ba/Ca ratios are a combination of sediment supply (upslope sources), sediment accommodation space (storage capacity), and resuspension. For example, coral Ba/Ca ratios were found to vary inversely to growth rate if sediment supply was relatively constant. If sediment storage capacity is sufficient (for example, via mangrove forest) and allows for periods of "recovery" when turbidity levels are reduced, then coral Ba/Ca values return to baseline values and overall growth rates are not reduced. Therefore, variability in coral Ba/Ca along the south shore of Moloka'i can be explained by differences in sinks as well as sources.
For example, coral Ba/Ca variability at 'Umpipa'a, a coring site on the western side of the reef flat, is sensitive to pulses of sediment discharge associated with nearby coastal modification and episodic releases of sediment from the mangroves when its carrying capacity is breached. In particular, Ba/Ca ratios increased significantly in the mid-1930s and were accompanied by elevated Fe/Ca and Al/Ca ratios during that time, as well as a reduction in growth rate. Historical aerial photographs show a rapid mangrove expansion from 1915 to 1940, when shoreline progradation rates (rates at which the shoreline was being built seaward) reached a maximum of 27 m/year (read more about mangroves and their effects on coastal change in chapter 16 of "The Coral Reef of South Moloka'i, Hawai'i—Portrait of a Sediment-Threatened Fringing Reef"). Accelerated progradation rates from 1915 to 1940 are not surprising because, by the 1920s, much of the Ho'olehua Saddle was set aside as Hawaiian Homestead lands and was opened to farming. With the muds enriched in metals such as Fe and Ba, progradation of the shoreline most likely acted as a mobile mud-belt source to the reef.
With this information, a theoretical model can be constructed indicating gradients of sediment loading (source) and sediment storage (sink) and relative response of coral growth. This information can help resource managers calculate trajectories of coral reef health related to future land-use change and climate change, because both processes will affect the supply and storage of sediment to the reef flat.
The complete reference for the new publication is: Prouty, Nancy G., Field, Michael E., Stock, Jonathan D., Jupiter, Stacy D., and McCulloch, Malcolm D., in press, Coral Ba/Ca records of sediment input to the fringing reef of the southshore of Moloka'i, Hawai'i over the last several decades: Marine Pollution Bulletin, 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2010.05.024 [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2010.05.024].
in this issue:
Ocean Acidification: Research on Top of the World
Comparisons Between Northern and Southern Hemisphere Wetlands
Marine Research in Dry Tortugas National Park
Sediment Input to the Fringing Reef of Moloka'i, Hawai'i
Scientists Raise Awareness at Hurricane Expo
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In the second of Cindy's articles for the Queen Elizabeth Day Commemorative Booklet, she takes readers on a written tour of the town as she she pours rapturous praise on its historical highlights.
If you're unfortunate enough to miss a Cindy tour this will give you an idea of what to look out for as you walk around the town.
Sherborne and its Treasures
Sherborne derives its name from two Old English words,
Scír – meaning bright and clean, and
Burn – meaning spring or stream.
So Sherborne is The Place on the Bright and Clear Stream.
The stream in question is almost certainly the Coombe Stream which flows over chalk beds and is clear. The honey-brown interior oolite from the local quarries yielded the mellow building stone for ecclesiastic and domestic uses. But it was from Somerset's Ham Hill that the luxurious and seductive stone came to enhance the townscape and crown it with gold.
As an introduction, the town should be viewed from the slopes just above its southern boundary- the river Yeo. Dominating the river is the Abbey Church of St. Mary the Virgin, harmoniously enfolded by narrow streets lined by buildings of architectural and historic value.
The medieval shape of the town is clearly visible, despite later developments around the periphery. The two castles sit as satellites to the town centre, and much of the surrounding lands, as well as parts of the town, are still held by the Digby family, owners of the New Castle for nearly 400 years. Their emblem of an ostrich holding an upturned horseshoe in its beak can still be seen around the town, exemplifying their motto Deo Non Fortuna.
Strolling through the town allow 2-3 hours, (it is impossible to go fast in the town), for each area has so many interesting buildings.
Starting at the Tourist Information Centre in Digby Road, face the Abbey and walk towards it, turning left to face St Johns' Almshouse; founded in 1420 and built in 1438. This is a complete example of a medieval Almshouse, and the best surviving one in Wessex. The original house is on the left, with a good Victorian extension to the right. The chapel has a superb late 15th Century Tryptic.
Enter the Abbey close, which retains the tranquillity of other ages, and has a delightful semi-circle of old dwellings edging the grass. The Abbey is the most important architectural monument in the ancient county of Dorset. The nave, flooded with light from large perpendicular windows, has splendid panelled pillars and breath-taking fan vaulting (often cited as the best example in the country). Note the rose colouring on the pillars supporting the tower; a reminder of the great fire that threatened the Abbey in the early C15th. This continues through the crossing into the Choir, a reminder of the glorious achievements of the monastic era. At the Dissolution of the Benedictine Monastery in 1539, the parishioners acquired one of the most magnificent parish churches in England.
Retrace your steps to the gates of Abbey Close, and turn left and continue to a long 16th century building, the former Church House. It houses three shops now, including an Indian Restaurant. Except for the partitions of the upper storey, it is almost exactly as it was in the days of the first Queen Elizabeth, when it formed a single room hired out for social gatherings and plays. 'Her Majestie's Players' performed here, and it would be nice to imagine that Sir Walter Raleigh and Lady Bess attended some events.
Turn left into narrow Cheap Street, the main street and lively heart of Sherborne.
The wide pavement is The Parade, a market place, and the interesting hexagonal building is the re-sited early 16th century lavatorium (washing place) known as the Conduit, given to the town by the School in 1933. It is said that by superstition, the Boys do not walk through the building.
Walk up Cheap Street, and at Abbey Road turn left and follow the road until you see the main entrance of Sherborne School to your left. The town has many schools, but this is the oldest, being re-founded in 1550. Look from the archway across the Courts to the Abbey. Generations of boys have worked here in the shadow of the great Church, and in buildings permeated with Medieval beauty. It has educated many of the great and the good of our nation's history, including Alan Turing whose work cracking the Enigma code most certainly shortened the Second World War.
Return to Cheap Street and turn left. The 16th century timber-framed building, Abbeylands, now a school boarding house, still retains its Roman numerals cut into the timbers for easy assembly. Higher up Cheap Street on the left hand side is "Shoemakers", a delightful and beautiful conserved timber-framed building of 1500. Further still up to the top of Cheap Street you will find on the right "La Julianny's Inne" dating from the 16th century, now called simply The Julian. Visitors are welcome to step inside the shop housed there to view the ground floor's moulded timber beams. Two of the ceiling bosses have the Abbey's coat of arms.
Next to the Julian is The George Inn. It is 16th century, built on the site of an earlier Inn, and is Sherborne's oldest Inn. Just outside The Julian, by the pavement, note the triangular "splash back" stone, put there to prevent late night nuisances in the corner from departing patrons of the Inn.
At the top of Cheap Street, on the left, is the area known as The Green. Proceed past the Georgian red-brick houses you will find a large building now owned by the boys' school. This was a wealthy Clothiers house, and is the best preserved 17th century merchant's house in Sherborne. Opposite was the Angel Inn, which was an important Staging Coach Inn. Note the "Licensed to Let Post Horses" over the porch. Now the building is residential accommodation.
Return to the top of Cheap Street and turn left into Newland.
This is an area of town 'Ribbon Development', new in 1227-28, when it was created a Borough by Richard la Poore, Bishop of Salisbury. The 'rent' money collected helped to pay for the building of Salisbury Cathedral.
Continue walking along Newland until a high 18th century brick garden wall is reached on the left. Behind is the impressive classic three-storied Sherborne House. Designed by Thomas Bastard, mason and architect of Blandford Forum. Sadly now inaccessible to the public, the house is star listed because of murals by James Thornhill in the staircase hall featuring a polychrome Diana on the ceiling.
Continue walking along all of Newland past the small garden area where there was once a Medieval Cross. This was the Medieval market place. At the end of the road, turn left, and immediately cross over the road into Castleton. At the end is the entrance to the 12th century Old Castle, originally the fortified palace of Roger de Caen, Bishop of Salisbury and Chancellor of England, which Sir Walter Raleigh leased from the crown in 1592, before going on to build Sherborne Lodge nearby (later becoming the 'New' Castle). Here, facing the Georgian church, are three beautiful gold houses. These are all that remains of the ancient Borough of Castleton, demolished in 1850 when the railway came through. St Mary Magdalene Church is a charming house of prayer, consecrated in 1715. Return to the main road, and Cheap Street via Long Street, which is full of architectural gems, this will bring you back to where you started.
Although Sherborne is largely created by its ecclesiastic, historic, scholastic and architectural interests, to many perhaps its dual charm lies in its beautiful and natural environment of low lying hills, green woods and verdant pastures.
Sherborne, Alma Mater! Home of great men, and burial place of kings. Your glorious past charms all who come within your influence or fall under your spell.
If you would like a copy of the original booklet a limited number are (at time of posting) still available for a donation from the Sherborne Tourist Information Centre.


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A boozed-up woman who kept grabbing an officer's leg as she was taken to Mansfield Police Station pestered him with homophobic remarks, a court heard.
Paige Hart was arrested for a breach of the peace on Sandy Lane, on February 18, and as she was driven away, kept putting her hand on the constable's hand and leg.
"Are you gay? Is that why you are being offensive?" she asked him.
"She was very obviously drunk, irrational and visibly upset," said prosecutor Kate Hartley.
"Have you never done this in your life because you're gay?" Hart asked him.
She banged her head on the side of the car, and at the police station said: "It's all right, you're gay. I won't touch you."
Ms Hartley said these were clear homophobic comments which aggravated the offence, but the officer was uninjured.
Michael Little, mitigating, said Hart was "very, very drunk" after a boozing with pals in Mansfield.
She was "thoroughly ashamed about her behaviour", he said, and was not homophobic.
Hart, 23, formerly of Steinbeck Road, Carlton, admitted assaulting a constable, when she appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Wednesday.
District judge Jonathan Taaffe said: "This is a disgraceful piece of behaviour on your part, brought about simply by the amount you had to drink.
"If you can't take your drink, you shouldn't drink. I have got police officers trying to do their public duty who are being verbally assaulted with homophobic abuse, which aggravates the matter."
She was handed a 12 month community order, with 80 hours of unpaid work, and was ordered to pay £85 costs, a government surcharge of £85, and £50 compensation.


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The "Eleven Is To One" are expected to complete the deal for the young midfielder before the team resume to training on 07 November, 2016.
The talented midfielder made a name for himself when he scored the first goal in New Edubiase United 2-1 win over Asante Kotoko at Bekwai in the league last term.
He had previously made his debut against Berekum Chelsea where he was named man of the match before the game against the Porcupine Warriors.
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The Transformers series has an overwhelming amount of characters. There are characters with variations depending on dimensions, alternate universes, and timelines, not to mention the repaints of original molds just to sell more toys. Some characters, however, endure with fans and are practically guaranteed a major role in whatever new cartoon, movie, or comic that's coming out. Due to a combination of overexposure, characterization, and toy sales, some characters end up overrated. That's not to say they're bad characters—we love (most) of the characters on this list. We grew up with most of them (look, thirty is hitting us hard). But, sometimes, we just get sick of seeing the same characters doing the same things and reacting in the exact way we expect them to. (Admittedly, there are a few here who are Tommy Oliver/Boba Fett levels of overrated.)
For this list, we did a strange kind of research. We not only worked the content out with each other at Screen Rant HQ (a retro-futurist lab inside a volcano like in The Incredibles), but we scoured message boards with people discussing the topic and took note of the names and their frequency. We found patterns and sent them to our resident analytic methodologists and came up with the 15 Most Overrated Transformers Of All Time.
15 Soundwave
It's possible to be a great character and be overrated at the same time. Soundwave's alt-mode is usually either a tape recorder or a boom box. When was the last time that was relevant? Soundwave's big problem is that there's this idea that we need more of him. We don't. He's at his best when he's manipulating things behind the scenes, when he's ominous and mysterious. Remember that fan theory that Soundwave was the real Starscream, that he was just biding his time to overthrow Megatron with some understated, brilliant plan that he's been waiting for the right moment to enact? Instead, we get story arcs where it turns out he was a nobody until Ravage and co. became his friends. No. Bad.
Hell, even in the old days when he was Decepticon leader and he had that talk with Ultra Magnus about how peace between their races would never work was great, because it broke through his cold, logical shell. Unfortunately, the way he's written now, it's kinda like when your parents start using modern slang like they're in on the joke, which makes it less cool. Yes, he's the most meme-able Transformer ever. He's popular. There's no need to turn him into a good guy and have him quip like a Joss Whedon character.
14 Combiners
Remember being a kid and you saw a bunch of Transformers turn into one, gigantic Transformer for the first time? If you didn't mess yourself right then, it's because the shock put you into a coma. Unfortunately, Hasbro then inundated us with combiners, watering them down to the point where they weren't special, they weren't threatening, and they weren't interesting. When Simon Furman relaunched the Transformers comics for IDW, he added a no combiner policy. Whether this was because he was building to something or he saw the oversaturated market for what it was is unclear. But he had the right idea.
We'd suggest introducing one or two gestalts, really make them something special—a sign that the problem has gone from bad to unwinnable—but IDW just finished an event called Combiner Wars, and there's a damn show about them. The Transformers are gigantic robots themselves. By creating a glut of even larger robots only does them a disservice.
That said, Bruticus rules.
13 Shockwave
Like Soundwave, Shockwave is the perfect example of less is more. The fact that he has that single HAL 9000 eye instead of a face is subtly terrifying. The fact that he cannot grasp emotion and worships only pure logic that is unhindered by morality is magnificent. Turning him into a tragic character (via empurata) is a gamble. Personally, we prefer the unrelenting, elemental Shockwave. That said, it isn't his backstory that's the problem.
It's the fact that there just don't seem to be any other Decepticons with even half a brain walking around. Really, he seems to be the only Decepticon scientist who's relatively competent. Bludgeon, Deluge, and Thunderwing are crazier than a road lizard, and Soundwave works more as a tactician. We already know that Shockwave will betray Megatron and have a grand operatic plan that will bite him in the blast plate because he overlooked the very concept of emotion, or something to that effect.
12 The Constructicons
Yeah, they're Combiners, but they get their own entry for a specific reason. They were the first Combiners most of us ever saw, and, unfortunately, our memories of them from childhood don't hold up. The Constructicons—specifically their combined form, Devastator—stink. Think about the old G1 cartoon. Think about how many battles Devastator was involved in. Now think about how many of those battles he won.
Can you name any? Can you name one?
As cool as it was to watch Devastator as a kid, he didn't win battles often. Or at all. While they did cut a swath of impressive violence across Autobot City in the 1986 movie, Devastator was still eventually defeated by the Dinobots, who—if you remember the G1 cartoon—were as dumb as the dinosaurs they were designed to mimic. So, there's that. Easily, one of his most embarrassing defeats was in "Carnage in C-Minor" (a classic episode for those of you into masochism), when he attempts to catch the falling Broadside, who is too large and heavy. Broadside crushes the poor, dumb Devastator, burying him in the ground like so much shame.
11 Megatron
Megatron isn't a good leader. He's also a complete bore. His plans revolve around the same three methods of stealing energy (Earth's core, the sun, power plant). In the comics, his plan is to shoot everyone who disagrees with him because he, admittedly, isn't very smart or subtle. Of course, he keeps Starscream around for no apparent reason, and his logic is constantly overwhelmed by rage.
Retroactively, he's a political revolutionary who took things too far. Now he's a reformed Autobot who doesn't want to kill. Is that character development, or is that a cheap time-waster? What kind of villain can just realize he was wrong and change his life immediately? An uninteresting villain, that's who. One whose beliefs can't be trusted and whose willpower is nonexistent. And that's a weak baddie. At least Galvatron was insane and therefore colorful. At least the Beast Wars Megatron was brilliant. This Megatron only gets any attention because he was the original.
10 Alpha Trion
Ahh, so this is where Optimus Prime gets his pseudo-metaphysical ramblings from. Alpha Trion is ancient even by Transformer standards. He remembers the creation of the species and, as such, has knowledge that only he and the Matrix share. You would think that this bearded (yes, robots have beards) senior citizen would tell his descendants the great secrets of their species if only to educate them. Mostly, because, you know, their entire past loves to come back and try to kill them. Unicron, hate plagues, Quintessons, etc., but no, A-3 just keeps it to himself.
He also loves to speak in the most esoteric and atmospheric ways to really harp on that whole wise old sage thing. He isn't much help in providing answers, and his background is always mysterious because he is either too playful for straight answers or he's some kind of mystical thing masquerading as a Transformer. This makes him an absolute waste of space most of the time since he exists to give exposition, but only in the vaguest ways possible.
9 Drift
Like another character on this list, Drift was written just to be cool. He turns into a drift racer, has ninja design overtones, carries a big sword, has "a code," and is always prepared with a snappy comment. He checks all the boxes of a wish fulfillment, Mary Sue character, and it doesn't help that, for a while, he was everywhere in Transformers comics. To say that the fanbase responded negatively is an understatement. (Windblade, who has almost all of the same qualities, was released a few years later, but was actually a three-dimensional character and was quickly embraced by fans; Hasbro learned their lesson.)
In Drift's defense, the writers were quick to realize the resentful segment of the fanbase. They pulled back on Drift's appearances and spent time developing his character to make him, now, at least 20% less obnoxious. He's hardly the best character in the franchise, but at this point, he doesn't deserve all the hate he gets. He deserves 20% less.
8 Primus & Unicron
As much as we love Simon Furman, his use of, and eventual reliance on, the mystical side of The Transformers lore became an albatross around the franchise's neck. It's too cosmic, too confusing, and it takes the attention away from the giant alien robots—isn't that enough of a spectacle in and of itself?
The personification of the problem might just be the twins Primus and Unicron. They are multiuniversal robotic creatures large enough to backhand slap planets. Primus created the Transformers race and Unicron corrupted them. Or wanted to destroy them. (Look, the answer changes a lot.) Primus tries to help the Autobots against the Decepticons but often screws that up, which leads to one to wonder how competent of a god he is in the first place, but this isn't the time or the place for that.
The crazy-cool element of Primus and Unicron—robot gods—ends up taking the attention from the Transformers and keeps them from being special in their own right. The Transformers themselves end up getting lost in the shuffle, which is a problem considering it's their damn book in the first place.
7 Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime
We can't even begin to describe the catharsis we felt in "Dark Awakening" when a zombified Optimus Prime brutally beat Hot Rod while yelling "I don't want to hurt you." Look, at the end of the day, Hot Rod will always be the one that got Optimus Prime killed. Nowadays, continuity has made it so that never happened, but Hot Rod is still the same character, if not a little worse.
He's gone from impulsive and immature but brimming with potential to a selfish, arrogant putz who gives out trophies with his face on it. That anyone would follow him as a leader is ridiculous; that he manages always to fail upward makes him the Transformers version of Homer Simpson. And we're not talking about the Golden Age Simpsons either. We mean contemporary Homer, who is a braying man-child whom his wife clearly resents.
6 Grimlock
Is it possible to be both a manufactured badass and a paper tiger? (Well, paper Dinobot in this case.) For too long, Grimlock has been written as a Transformers' answer to Wolverine. We got it; you're a loose cannon. You don't play well with others. You prefer to shoot first and ask questions later. You're a rebel. You're an outlaw. You…get the idea.
Grimlock's a toddler with a shotgun. While he's definitely compelling to read—you know there will be some kind of reckoning and the ensuing battles are always great (though he often loses)—he's also incredibly predictable, and his dialogue is made up of PG threats. It's difficult to sound cool like that. The loudness and inarticulate verbosity can get tedious, especially if you know that the Autobots have plenty of underused and understated ass kickers. Bots like Hardhead. Springer. Chromia. Roadbuster. Ultra Magnus. They don't get half the attention because Grimlock is once again drunk from doing one too many keg stands.
5 Blaster
Blaster inferior, Soundwave superior. We're tempted to end this entry here. Were it not for his head sculpt; he'd basically be a recoloring of Soundwave. Oh, and the fact that he isn't nearly as cool as Soundwave would be a dead giveaway too. Blaster has a fine taste in music, which is why we're going easy on him, but the problem is, he's like comparing Green Arrow to Batman: sure, Blaster and Oliver Queen have some positive qualities, but they don't have an original bone in their bodies.
In a Spotlight issue from Simon Furman, Blaster was seen as a propaganda mouthpiece spreading the good news of the Autobot cause over the airwaves, when in reality, he no longer cares—he's become apathetic to the war and paranoid over repeated attempts on his life. The serious personality change was quickly dropped, of course, so that he could be the version of Blaster fans adore—a smooth personality with an affection for pop culture—but we already have much cooler Transformers for that—Jazz and Wreck-Gar. Actually, no. Jazz. Just Jazz. It's a real shame, because it was as close as Blaster ever got to being three-dimensional.
4 The Matrix
Okay, so this is a cheat. The Matrix isn't a character, but it affects them and the Transformers universe fundamentally. Also, it's awful. It's the king of all MacGuffins. This small artifact is anything you need it to be. A library. The key to heaven. A power booster. An Ouija board. A direct line to God himself. It can raise the dead or kill a god. It slices. It dices. It checks your prostate and shuts the kids up. The fact that it can do anything and everything allows it to be a magic reset button for whatever corner a writer gets himself into, and it's a way of making a story more epic without the need for explaining why or needing to come up with a decent ending.
The mystical element to The Transformers has been more of an unnecessary complication, but if you disagree, here's a question for you: if the Matrix is powerful enough to kill Unicron and make Galvatron sane, why not use it to make the Decepticons good? Why not plug it into the outlet and use it as a battery that would solve the energy deficit that's at the heart of the franchise? Because then there'd be no franchise and we could all go home. The Matrix is too powerful.
3 The Metrotitans
Remember earlier when we mentioned how the Combiners made regular Transformers less special? Well, the Metrotitans are the size of cities. They are beyond powerful, and the battles are pretty cool when they're given the space actually to fight, but like the Combiners, they just make the regular guys seem regular. How come the Metrotitans aren't the ones central to the war? They're the biggest and most powerful. Most of them are smart.
One of the failings of the Transformers franchise is its obsession with scope. For them, it can never be too large. There always needs to be a bigger enemy or more expensive toy, and the Metrotitans are the perfect example of it. There's no need for them to take orders from Optimus Prime or Megatron. They could step on them without noticing. You can make the argument that the big guys need maintenance, which is valid—why not just use Diagnostic Drones or DOC or something like that? And why build something like a Metrotitan? It's a waste of valuable resources! Energy crisis! Geez, this is why the Transformers are so screwed up—they can't make a decent decision.
2 Optimus Prime
For many of us, Optimus Prime was the dad we didn't have. He's noble, wise, compassionate, and strong. Unfortunately, it's also those traits that keep him stagnant as a character. There are lines he won't cross, and if he does, there will be copious soul searching, waxing philosophic on the meaning of it all and crises of conscious steeped with existential dread because of it. Writers have tried to combat this by cutting down to moralizing, having him murder Galvatron in cold blood (!) or doing prequel stories where Prime was younger and more temperamental, which are moves in the right direction. We're not saying he should be turned into Grimlock, but there needs to be a balance between the noble bot and the soldier. (Hell, even Superman lobotomizes someone once in a while).
However, it's Optimus' centrality to the Transformers universe that is often a difficulty; his problem has always been more oversaturation than anything else. How many times has he been killed and resurrected? How many times has he been in stasis lock for months on end, slowing stories down just so his return can be the turning point in the conflict? The solution—which took decades to come up with—was to give Prime his own solo series separate from the others so everyone can get a bit of the spotlight.
1 Bumblebee
We get it, he's kid friendly. But enough already. We know what works about Bumblebee—he's the underdog. He's too kind for war. Well, maybe he shouldn't have enlisted then, don't you think? Don't give us that spy nonsense. How subtle can he be when he's bright yellow?
Look, nothing against Bee, honestly. It's just the fact that he's become as overexposed as Optimus Prime. And the Michael Bay movies don't help either. For some reason, they can't repair his voice, so he communicates via noises, sound-clips, and being obnoxious. He's that teenage nephew that is so hormonal he can't even think straight. Bumblebee was at his best when he was unassuming and good-natured. He was there when you needed him, not because he was shoehorned in and more obnoxious than the party guest who won't go home.
We're sure you calmly heard us out on our reasoning. Which Transformers characters do you think are overrated? Let us know in the comments!


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10 Things to Know About a Guy Before Dating Him
When you first begin dating someone new, it's all rainbows and butterflies. It seems like you may have finally found your soul mate – the person who will stick by your side through good times and bad times, through sickness and health. But is he really the one, or are you just being blinded by his good lucks or gentlemanly charm? As exciting as it is to begin falling for someone new, it's important to stay grounded and keep an eye to reality. Before you start seriously dating someone, you need to take the time to figure out if he really is a good match for you, or if you have just been turning a blind eye to some tell-tale, ominous signs. Here are the top ten things that you should know about a guy before you start dating him. Consider it a research project. Your job is to collect all the data and come up with an informed decision based on your findings. To date or not to date? That is the question!
10How Does He Treat Strangers?
One of the quickest ways to gauge a man's character is to see how he interacts with strangers. It doesn't matter how much of a gentlemen he is towards you if he can't be a decent human being to others. While it's chivalrous that he pulls out your chair at dinner, stands up when you enter a room and helps you with your coat, this is less about noticing how he treats you and more about noticing how he treats others.
At a restaurant, does he berate the waiter for bringing him a regular cola instead of a diet one? Or does he say something jokingly like, "Oh, what the heck? It's a special occasion, calories be damned!" Does he demand to speak to the manager when a waitress accidentally knocks his water glass over? Or perhaps he helps her clean up the spill while profusely telling her that it's alright: no harm, no foul. If upon leaving the restaurant you walk by a homeless person, does your date pull out whatever spare change he has in his pocket, or does he mutter rude and condescending remarks under his breath?
CEO Bill Swanson has written much about this topic. He says that, "A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, or to others, is not a nice person." He cautions people to be wary of those who can turn their charm on and off at the drop of a dime, depending on who they are talking to.
Be especially wary of men who use a power card, saying things like, "I know the owner of this place and I could have you fired." This ridiculous statement tells you nothing about the person's actual status, but everything about his character.
9What is His Value System?
Everyone has a set of ingrained beliefs and values that help to guide their behavior and decisions. If a guy's value system is vastly different from yours, then it could make for hardship down the road if your relationship becomes serious. In order to develop a healthy relationship, it's important to have similar, or at least compatible, values. Therapist JoAnne White writes that core values are, "things about yourself that are not likely to change. They are the tenets you grew up believing and that deep down inside still seem to fit into your life no matter what else changes."
A value system doesn't necessarily have to do with religion, although that could play a part in the conversation. Unless it is a deal breaker for you personally, someone with a different religion than you could still be a great match. People from different religious backgrounds get married all the time and raise children with traditions taken from both religions. It's also important to remember that the religion that someone grew up in is not necessarily representative of the beliefs that they currently hold. What's often more important are the underlying values that people believe in.
Before you start seriously dating a guy, it's a good idea to understand what he holds dear in his life. Find out what makes him happy, what he can't live without, what motivates him, and what happiness looks like to him. Try to understand how he views the world and those around him. Does he believe he has a purpose in this life, and if so what is it? What guides him in making tough decisions?
To be a good match with someone, you don't necessarily have to have exact same values. In fact, that might be boring. But you do have to be able to understand where the other person is coming from and see if you can relate to it. Morals, on the other hand, should be non-negotiable. If someone has unsavory morals and a shady sense of principles and ethics that don't align with yours, then it's probably best not to continue the relationship. After all, you want to be with someone who brings out the best in you, not the worst.
8What Does He Think a Healthy Relationship Looks Like?
Before you start a relationship with a guy, you want to understand what he views as a great relationship. When he envisions himself in a relationship, what does it looks like? Does he envision a doting partner who puts his needs first? Does he picture a woman who has dinner ready on the table when he gets home and recognizes him as the head of the household? If so, he may not be the ideal match for you. Think about how you want to define your roles and find someone who complements that vision.
When he pictures a relationship, does he assume that it comes along with constant nagging and fighting? Or does he believe a relationship will be saddled with doubt and jealousy? Perhaps he believes that a loving relationship means never having a fight or a disagreement? Either way, if his vision doesn't match up with yours, it could be a bad sign.
One of the ways that we view relationships is based on what we witnessed from our parents. That is not to say that people who grew up in unhappy homes won't be capable of having a healthy relationship. In fact, many people grow up clearly wanting the exact opposite type of relationship that their parents had. On the other hand, some people were lucky enough to grow up with two parents who shared an amazing love together, and they want to emulate that in their own life.
A man's past girlfriends will also play a part in shaping his outlook on relationships. If he dated a girl who was unfaithful, he may think that it's normal to be jealous and distrusting. If he dated a girl who couldn't commit, then he may feel that a relationship should be emotionally distant.
7Does he Fight Fair?
Good conflict resolution skills can be the cornerstone of a good relationship. Every relationship is going to have its ups and downs, and problems will arise as your courtship progresses. According to a survey conducted byYourTango.com which polled 100 mental health professionals, it was found that 43 percent of couples cited their inability to resolve conflict as the factor that led to divorce. If your partner isn't able to fight fair, then it might be better to avoid the fights altogether by ending the relationship early.
It can be difficult to understand someone's conflict resolution skills if you haven't had a fight yet, and if you are just beginning your courtship then you hopefully haven't had anything to argue about yet. However, you can learn about how he has handled conflict in the past and try to gauge how he deals with arguments. Is he the type to scream and shout at the top of his lungs to get his point across? Does he belittle or berate during an argument? Does he lie when his back is up against the wall? Does he become defensive? Does he go for low blows when he's angry? Does he storm off in a huff? Does he become fragile and insecure? Does he become cruel or aggressive? Is he quick to apologize? Does he try to keep the peace at all costs?
Clearly there are many ways to fight, but some tactics lead to more productive outcomes than others. You don't necessarily both have to have the same conflict resolution skills, but you should have ones that are compatible. For instance, if you are a fiery woman known to fly off the handle at the slightest thing, then you might respond well to someone who is slow to anger and quick to apologize.
6How Does He Spend his Free Time?
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If you want to find a compatible match, then it's important to have some shared interests. If you have a severe case of wanderlust, then you might be perfectly suited with a guy who spends his summers traveling. If you are an athlete at heart, you might find some friendly competition with another athletically-inclined guy. If you love the fresh mountain air, then dating a guy who enjoys hiking or skiing might be just up your alley. Or if you're a homebody who loves nothing more than curling up with a good book, then your perfect match might be someone who loves spending time at home reading the newspaper, front to back.
Sometimes you're lucky enough to find someone who doesn't necessarily have the exact same interests and hobbies, but rather has ones that complement the things that you love to do. If you love to eat and try new culinary creations, you'd have a great time dating a guy who loves to cook. If you are in school part time and need to devote significant time to studying, then a guy who devotes a night every week to his bowling league might be the perfect person to keep from causing distraction at home. If you have a passion for volunteering and he spends a lot of his time at networking events, you could leverage your social circles to make a difference in your community.
You may also find someone who is passionate about something that is new and exciting to you. He could introduce you to a new hobby that could become a favorite of yours. Perhaps your guy has a motorcycle and you fall in love with feeling of the open road. Or perhaps he's a surfer who teaches you to enjoy long hours out on the water. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, new experiences can, "activate the brain's reward system, flooding it with powerful neurochemicals related to pleasure and bonding—the same circuits triggered when a person first falls in love."
5What are His Physical Expectations?
If you can figure out what a guy's physical expectations are early on, you can save yourself from a lot of confusion and embarrassment later. Everyone has a different mindset and comfort level in terms of how fast a relationship should move physically. If you are a gal who plans to wait until marriage to give yourself to a man, then you might not be compatible with a guy who sees sex as an important part of getting to know someone. Similarly, if one of you is ready to have sex after the first date and the other won't be ready until they are in love, then the situation could get awkward.
Find out what a guy's physical expectations are, and relate your own as well. If you are both on the same page and know where each other stands, then you can avoid a situation where one party is putting themselves out there only to be rejected. While it is not a good feeling to be rejected, it's equally uncomfortable being the one doing the rejecting. It's a delicate balancing act turning someone away while still ensuring them that you do like them and find them desirable. By negotiating boundaries early on, you can tackle the issue before it becomes a problem.
A Business Insider Poll asked 1,660 single American men and women about their views on sex and dating. One of their questions asked, "How many dates do you need to wait before you sleep with someone?" Perhaps not surprisingly, men overwhelmingly responded with fewer dates than women did. Since there is such an obvious discrepancy between expectations, learning them early on is important.
4What Kind of Future does He Want?
If you are going to spend your time dating someone, you should know what the desired outcome is. If you are only interested in a summer fling, this may not be important. But if you are interested in finding someone to spend your life with, then it's important to know what that life would look like down the line. The first step is to have a clear understanding of what kind of future you want for yourself. Then you can learn what he wants and see if the two align.
Find out what kind of future your guy wants. Does he want to be in an exclusive relationship, or does he enjoy casual dating? Does he ever see himself getting married, or is he afraid of making a commitment like that? If you have been dreaming about your wedding since you were a little girl, you likely won't be happy dating someone who never wants to be married.
Find out what he wants out of his life. Does he desire a fast-tracked career where he will work tirelessly to climb up the corporate ranks? Does he gauge his success by how much money he makes or how many things he owns? If his life's focus will be on his career and not his family, then he may not be the ideal match for you. Or perhaps you've found a guy who can't wait to get married and start a family. Maybe he grew up with 10 siblings and wants to raise a family just as large. If that's not something that is in the cards for you, then it's best to find out early.
3Who are the People He Surrounds Himself With?
Oftentimes, you can tell the most about a person by the company he keeps. The type of friends that your guy hangs with can give you a ton of insight into the type of person he is. Most people have a few close friends who each serve different purposes in their life.
For instance, he may always go to one particular friend when he needs advice. Figure out whatever you can about their relationship to find out why. Is this friend mature and wise and capable of dishing out practical advice? Are they a simply a good listener who lets him talk it out and figure out the answer on his own? Do they give advice in a tough-love fashion, or do they coddle and indulge? In this way, you can learn what type of person he values and trusts.
Similarly, learn what you can about the friends he hangs out with most, and look for what attracts him to them. Does he love the familiarity and comfort of friends he's had since elementary school? Does he hang out with energetic people who are the life of the party? Are his friends intellectuals who love nothing more than debating the latest in politics or art? Are his friends witty and funny, constantly cracking jokes to keep everyone laughing?
By finding out the type of company your guy keeps, you'll have a better understanding of what personality traits he values and what type of people he likes to be around. If you share some of these personality traits then you two are likely to hit it off too. And if you can see yourself being friends with his friends, then you are likely a great match.
2Does He have an Ex-Wife or Kids?
If a guy has an ex-wife, there might be a lot of baggage that comes along with it. It's important to know what type of relationship they currently have, especially if there are children involved. If he is able to co-parent with his ex in a healthy and constructive way, then it's a good clue that he is mature and good at handling conflict. If he turns red in the face and gets agitated at the mere mention of his ex-wife's name, then he may still be harboring a lot of anger and frustration which could spill over into your relationship.
If your guy does have children, and you love children, then it might be an advantage of dating him. Still, there is a lot that goes into dating a man with kids. If you always dreamed of experiencing the magic of a first pregnancy and first child with someone who was equally new to the process, then this might not be the perfect someone for you.
1How does He Handle his Money?
Arguing about money is the top predictor of divorce, according to a researcher at Kansas State University. She found that those who argue about money early in their relationship were at a greater risk for divorce, regardless of the couples' income, debt or net worth. So before you start seriously dating a guy, it's important to know his views on finances and how he handles his money.
Find out if your guys is a spender or a saver. Does he aspire to keep up with the Joneses, or is he content to live a more simple life. Is financial security important to him, or does he prefer to live in the moment rather than save for the future? Does he value the pursuit of wealth, or would he rather donate his money to charity?
Also figure out what he tends to spend his money on, and see if it matches up with your spending style and goals. Would he rather spend his money on things or on experiences? For instance, if he received a bonus at work, would he rather buy an expensive watch or get tickets to the big game? Would he rather update his car with all the bells and whistles, or spend that money on a trip to Europe? Does he spend freely on smaller purchases like lattes, lunches and gifts, or does he pinch pennies and keep his wallet shut? If someone's spending habits don't match yours, you can expect a lot of arguments over money to pop up.
Follow these tips and learn what you can about a guy before you start seriously dating, and you will have a better chance of success in the long term. By figuring out the answers to these questions, you can decide if someone is just a date or a true soul mate.


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