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Shazam Says:
April 15th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
He is looking fab as per usual! *sighs* Yep ovaries, you know it's coming…KABOOM!!
kia Says:
April 15th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Shazam.. Julia Jones (Leah) said today at a Twilight Convention that Taylor likes to use his standard sexy eyes and Oh Boy she ain't lying! He truly can undress a women with those eyes in 5seconds maybe less….Sigh
Emily Says:
April 15th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
kia–Is there footage of that online yet? I'd like to hear her talk about this.
Shazam Says:
April 15th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
@kia He can undress me with his sexy eyes ANYDAY…OH WAIT! He already does that on a daily basis. Now, we need to figure out a way for us to get him to do it with his hands yes? :P
@Emily I'd love to hear her say that! Hope there is somewhere!! :)
He is just too yummy and that's just the bonus. He is so charming, polite, smart, sweet…I'd go on but I will kill myself by drowning in tears and choking on envy. *sighs* I just hope whoever he is with now and in the future tretas him right and appreciates him because he really is a rare diamond. Wish there was a bit of him for everyone, we could all use a Tay in our lives!
Anyway, I'm actually starting to get excited about GU2. Even if it is not going to be the best thing he is involved in and it is not a HUGE role, getting to see him and hear some things about him are A ok in my books!
Looking forward to some set pics and BTS stuff. Oh, and hopefully some new project news? I know it won't come until later in the year if he does indeed have another project (or 2…or is that wishful thinking?) but still, I'm excited to say the least!
As much as I love seeing him do interviews and press junkets since he is the only one out of the trio that I can tolerate when it comes to public speaking, I am hoping he takes a step back from the promo duties in October/November. I think he needs some space from the Twiverse. Hope he can dive into a meaty project and have the perfect excuse not to be there at all times but I reckon he will be there left, right and centre as always. The powers that be will know that he attracts A LOT of the fans (even if the Robsteners don't like to admit it) and media attention so they will want him there.
When do they start filming GU2? Next month?
Oh and is it me or did someone say he was in Michigan this weekend?
kia Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 12:24 am
@Emily @Shazam Twilight Lexicon was doing updates earlier,no word on a video yet.
Skylar Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 12:32 am
Damn, I really want to see footage of Julia saying that! We all here dreamed of him using those sexy eyes on us at some point. ;)
Where did you hear that from?
Emily Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 12:47 am
@Shazam and Skylar–Why does the line from Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" keep going through my head?? "When he give me that look, then the panties coming off!"
Kidding, of course,(I think) but that's immediately what I thought of when I read Kia's post. I swear my mind isn't always in the gutter like that. Something about him just sends it there.;)
kia Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 1:17 am
@Emily @Skylar @ Shazam If he gets us with his eyes what in the world would happen if he do his first love scene LAWD HELP US ALL!
I think the studio should give out a warning or give a list of rules.
Rule number 1.bring an extra set of panties.
2.have a oxygen tank by side.
3.Have somebody with you that knows CPR.
4.Have 911 on speed dial.
13 Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 1:24 am
the gals in the pic. I know one of them is Madison Pettis, another disney peep.
accv Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
i believe madison pettis is a team jacob gal. i dunno. i'm having a moment of recalling reading it somewhere, but NO clue where :p unless i heard it. :p
ANYWAYS. funny story. you know how we all forget that taylor is ONLY 20? my cousin is nearing her last year of teenhood, and whenever i like GUSH over taylor in front of her or in front of my cousins and siblings and boyfriend (uhhhh… :p!!!), she ALWAYS manages to remind me, "YAH. and he's practically MY AGE." then i automatically go, "he sure doesn't look like it… and whatever… call me a cougarita!" LOL! *sigh*
@kia… if THAT ever happens, i wouldn't be squirming and giggling and dying in the theatre – i'd do that at home. i'd PRETEND to be "bored" during that type of scene, especially in front of my bf. but i'll go all out at home. OHHHH MANNN.
and ya'll know that song that comes on during "the lucky's one" trailer? HEHEHEHE. imagine that song playing in the background with taylor taking off your clothes. oh my god, bringing upon my own death again…. -_-
kia Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
@accv DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (+___+)
GU2 will start filming in the first week of May and will wrap up in Aug.9 ..Wow looks like Tay will be busy this summer with GU2,MMA's and maybe Comic Con and TCA plus not to mention a possible photoshoots in the fall well Tay looks like your vacation is over….
jasmine Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Speaking of The Lucky One. Does anyone remember when Taylor had dinner with Nicholas Sparks? I was really hoping something would come of that.
Emily Says:
April 16th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
@jasmine-YES, I do remember that. I think he would be great in that kind of story. The first time I saw the trailer for that, I thought that it would have been a great role for Taylor in 2 or 3 years. Wouldn't he look great in camo? . . . and the boxer-briefs that ZE has on;)
Lilly Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 2:34 am
I wonder how many days Taylor will shoot GU2. I guess just a couple of weeks, right?
Like I said before I hate his books, they're so cheesy but I LOVE the movie The Notebook.
Marianne Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 3:46 am
Our paper had an interview with Nicholas Sparks and there was no mention of what he is working on just talks about his previous books Notebook etc. I was hoping there might be a hint of something.
Lilly…I'm with you on just a couple of weeks for GU2.
kayla Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 5:00 am
Love Taylor. You know so much here. I heard he might be filming something in England, is that true?
maybe you can help me; there are books called Clockwork Angel & Prince (victorian ancestors of the Mortal Instruments series that Lily Collins & Jamie are in) we're imaginary casting the characters & my cousin says I need to checkout Hudson Thames for Will (I've never heard of him) does anyone here know him??
joanie Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Taylor in England – heard something a couple a months ago he was going to spend some time there, but didn't say why.
that guy Hudson is from tv. but funny thing I just saw a VW commercial with a father son & searched it out. it was him. really pretty blue eyes. have to check those books out, I like victorian set stories.
wiffleball Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Had to come back- the Oops saga continues-not a HG on Rodeo Dr just yet, but
Jimmy Kimmel & the Zac had a race to who could get off a layer of 3 bras off his sidekick Guillermo the fastest (done with humor or a little feigned embarrassment it really could've been funny) but add in the previous stunts…tacky tacky tacky
Next step: (still too soon for Rodeo Dr) how about:
candid photos of ZE tucking dollar bills in the g-string of an exotic dancer at a charitable event for wayward publicists. Manly and benevolent at the same time.
CF008 Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Holy Crow, never thought I'd get sucked in on commenting. This is just too good to pass on. My contribution for Efron's publicists:
candids/video of him getting a tramp stamp.
Young Mr Lautner stick w/narrowing those eyes, that smirky smile that efficiently strips a gal down to her victoria secrets/hanes/calvin klines whatever, it's much sexier, just like your fans here seem to know. Less is always MORE.
jackie Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Just spent my break time & more catching up (friend told me I needed to check you out). Really got a chuckle & better info than I get from my overpriced therapist. Only know Taylor from tv. A good looking seemingly nice kid. Now I think there's a lot more to him & I'm old enough to be his grandmother (have some nice granddaughters can use them as an excuse). Lunchtime I'll check out the net on him.
joanie Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
@CF008 I know Taylor believes in equal opportunity – so where's the line form
I'll put on my "bestest" fruit of the looms – they may not be vera wang but with my assets (in my dreams) I don't need a pricy gift wrap. I'll pick out a color that brings out the "sparkle" (strike that) brings out the gleam in my eyes.
Lilly Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Just because we're talking about ZE here:
"Interesting: Taylor Lautner, Channing Tatum greeted fans for at least 30 mins before doing carpet at their premieres. Not so Zefron."
Shazam Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
@Skylar I just thought I read in one of the comments on another thread something about him being there but maybe I was seeing things!
@CF008 @jackie Welcome!
@Lilly Interesting indeed. Tay and Channing have a lot in common. Channing had the same pretty boy rep after Step Up but he has worked really hard over the past few years to get rid of that and really step up himself. I read he is now the next big thing that Holllywood are waiting for since the big guns are getting on a bit. Hopefully Tay will keep on challenging himself to different roles and have a great future in the biz.
I can't wait for some new photoshoots! My droolbox is getting low…need some scrummy yummy pics to keep me going until we see him in the cinemas again! :P
Marianne Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Shazam…I remember that THR gave TL a great review for Eclipse and he was on their list along with Channing for up and coming leading men. Personally, I can't wait for some of the older stars to move on and give the younger ones a chance. Maybe Taylor and Rob could go surfing together in Malibu so we could have some new pics. Taylor would probably wear a t-shirt!!! "My droolbox is getting low"…love your comments.
samantha Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
no one can look at him and not get lost in his sexy eyes
Sanj Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Hi everyone! i have to agree….those eyes are amazing!! oh why isnt he older (or i younger) hahahaha
firereign Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
@Lilly entertainment writer for the LA Times said that, wow. Agree Tatum is a force.
kia Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
@Marianne I'm sure alot of Taybert/Roblar fans would love to see that! LOL .
THR is the only one that I respect because they don't go overboard with there reviews ,even when Abduction was getting trash by everyone who was bashing and throwing dirt in Tay's face THR played fair and wasn't even harsh on him,mostly blame it on the script and not his acting..
@Shazam I think its time for a new photoshoot too! How about DETAILS or VF I heard somebody said she would like for the Twilight cast to do a Vanity Fair shoot together since its the saga is coming to a end but of coarse some R/K fan said no only Rob and Kristen..Sigh only a Robsten fan would say that…………………….
Emily Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Welcome CF008 and jackie and Sanj!
jackie-Let us know what you found out on your internet search. I would recommend checking Google "images" first. You can see what all the fuss is about more quickly that way.
We don't let Taylor's age (or our's) interfere with our comments/wishful thinking on here.
As he/Jacob said in New Moon, "Age is just a number, baby!" Hotness is hotness, at whatever age.
Marianne–You're right about Taylor probably wearing a t-shirt at the beach. I think he likes to tease us just that much. Actually, since he says he's afraid of sharks (Really SHARKBOY???), maybe that's why he's never seen at the beach.
Taylor in England–I still have a dream of Taylor+Emma Watson=movie I would love to see!!!
Lilly Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:50 am
I remember watching the movie She's the Man and thinking to myself: Wow, Amanda Bynes is so much better than this guy (Tatum) He's a horrible actor Lol
And now look at their careers!
jasmine Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
If anyone out there wants a piece of Taylor, they're auctioning him off ;)
Sanj Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@Emily Thanks for the welcome. I'm ashamed to say it, but if Taylor was in England filming, i would so stalk him! lol. ok maybe not stalk! lol. but yeah i would like a taylor + Emma movie! lol
Sanj Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@jasmine wow if i had the money!! hahaha
Katrina Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Welcome CF008, Jackie and Sanj. You're going to love this site!
Emily Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Oh my Lord! I just got my tax refund today. I may have to do some bidding. Owning something Taylor actually wore would be the closest I'd ever get to meeting him. But what would I DO with them? I don't think I could get them on my life-size cardboard cut out of him that lives in my closet. I'm so sad. Acutally, I'm thinking of some uses for them now :)
So, he wears a size 31X30 in jeans, small or medium shirts, and a size 9 in boots. Interesting. I don't know why that is interesting to me, but it is.
kia Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Dammit I actually thought they auction Taylor himself!!!! LOL
Emily Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:48 pm
@kia–IF ONLY!! I think we could all pool our resources and get in on that together. If we won, we'd have to come up with some way to share. That would be hard:)
kia Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 12:07 am
@Emily That would be so much fun though. I can see both of us at the bidding war wearing sunglasses on so nobody know who we are but then we spot Marianne,accv, Skylar,Lilome,Lily and Shazam all wearing sunglasses doing the same thing were doing..that would be so hilarious! But it sure would turn into one big group party!!!!!!!!!!
Poor Tay he'll be so tired after were done with him…..WINK
Marianne Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:11 am
kia…if we keep him well hydrated, he should be able to handle us all !! Although, we may have to threaten Shazam as she may want to hold him hostage and not share.
Lilome Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 2:24 am
Kia I love your plan! As for the sunglasses, I suggest Aves!
jamie Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Both Rob and Kristen will have films at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The press about this is going to be so annoying.
Marianne Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
jamie… There is a side of the Twi fandom that is annoyed that the BD reshoots and the "Robsten" PR pics from Vancouver coming before Cannes will take the attention away from Rob's film. They think the paps will only be interested in the Robsten relationship in Cannes.
I saw a tweet from SH that she was babysitting and it reminded me of a tweet from Chris Weitz when asked who from the Twi cast would he let babysit his son—-Anna Kendrick or Taylor.
kia Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Jamie, Marianne I have a feeling that the newly engaged Brangelina would be getting the most attention at Cannes.
Of coarse Robstens,Ted.C, Courtjustice and HL would be shoving Robsten down everybody's throats
jasmine Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
BD reshoots are weeks before Cannes, so I don't know why anyone would worry. I doubt they'll get any real attention in the media.
The trailer for Rob's movie is out too.
I don't know. I don't like it, but I do hope Taylor gets some opportunities like this in the future.
vera Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Fans of Taylor most pleasant & not envious, I always knew it.
None of the sites dedicated to Robert and Kristen, I have never seen the "Abduction" trailer, or anything else connected with the news about Taylor career steps or on his successes…
Lilly Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
@vera: and people think that Taylor fans are teenagers and immatures…
I have nothing against those 2 but I choose to ignore them because the majority of their fans are so annoying.
kia Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
There's aleast about 55 films being screened at Cannes star's like Nicole kidman,Zac Efron,Brad Pitt ,Reese Witherspoon,Bill Marry and Matthew Maconorhay all have films at the festival . But of coarse when you hear comments like who cares its all about the Golden Couple there's 2 thing that comes to my mind even William and Kate gonna attend or Taylor and Me! make an appearance JUST KIDDING!!! LOL.
Olivia Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 12:14 am
Can't say Rob and Kristen have ever interested me. I just don't find them appealing.
The trailer wasn't very interesting. Sex and violence to get attention has never impressed me.
Have to say I'm really looking forward to set pictures Grown Ups 2. Taylor's beautiful self can make any day brighter. Can't wait for May:)
Marianne Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 12:44 am
Nikitajuice has a new manip of Taylor. For some reason I have been unable to make a link. I think we all wouldn't mind posing for the camera he is holding. Apparently, Taylor is playing his usual game of ninja.
Emily Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 1:12 am
@Marianne–I will try to make the link.
Sorry if it doesn't work.
@Olivia–I've never cared for Rob and Kristen either. I only like Kristen when she's with Taylor. She seems like a different person then. Rob can be funny on his own. They are just both so socially awkward to me, it's hard to watch them. Onscreen they are ok together, but I've never understood the worship they receive from those rabid Robsten fans.
accv Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 6:19 am
@kia… hmmm, I'd have to say, I'd be like Shazam and steal him away for myself. :p I realize sharing is caring, but with Taylor – SO. DAMN. HARD. *sigh* Miss our guy. But I can be patient. May is almost here. ALLLLLLMMMOOOST.
Shazam Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@kia @Marianne I'd only hold him hostage for a little while…but it would be a game!
@accv He is hard to want to share but I wouldn't hesitate in sharing him with you ladies one bit! ;) We all deserve a bit of his perfection.
Yep, ninja mode again folks. Not to worry, hopefully we shall have some brand new pics and things VERY soon! :)
*Vickey* Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
lol! I really thought you meant they were auctioning him off too! Haha. You know for like a date or to raise money for a charity or something. Ahhh so close. :P
@accv Agreed he is gonna be sooo busy.
@Shazam Love your optimism! New pictures would be nice. :D
kia Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
@accv @Shazam I know it is so hard to share something that is beautiful but like Shazam said we all deserve this delicate dessert!
I remember were getting onset pics about almost everyday when he was filming Abduction lets hope we get some new onset pics Finger Crossed!!!!!!!
Lilome Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Kia enjoy the time in France with Taylor! And since you're in France (where the desserts are decadent) l suggest cream filled eclairs. You can find something to do with them…..
Marianne Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Lilome…I will never look at a filled eclair the same again!!!
Emily…Thank you for putting the nikita link up. My computer was not happy editing.
kia Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
@Lilome ASDFGHJKL at your comment ! Yes we cannot wait to be chilling on a Yacht enjoying the sun on the beach on the French Riviera going to the restaurants hitting the sexiest clubs.I'm already packing Bikinis,shoes,sunglasses skipping the Victoria Secret I mean why would I buy something when its gonna be rip off in 2seconds!!!
sanj Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
@kia ….quit making us jealous!! lol
@katrina …im loving the site already!
kia Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
@Sanji Sorry I got a little carried away don't worry even I'm getting jealous of my own imagination LOL
sanj Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 7:49 am
@ kia our imaginations can run wild when it comes to TL! lol
Shazam Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 10:52 am
@Lilome ROFL!!! :DDDD Ah yes, the cream filled eclair. You can enjoy them in so many ways… ;)
@kia So shall we say tomorrow at noon in the Champs Elysee? Tay can take care of bringing the eclairs… :P
@Marianne Hahahaha, me neither! I think I'll enjoy them even more now!!
@Sanj My imagination is is SAVAGE!
kia Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 5:19 pm
@Sanji @Shazam He's the only one that make our imagination wild!!!!
Wonder how Tay felt last night since Nashville beat the Detroit Red Wings in the playoff's..Feel like I wanna hug him right now..
@Shazam nothing like a good Sunday afternoon having fun and enjoying Tay's and his eclair Wink
tdl_jeanne Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Cooling off the hotness!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥
*Vickey* Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 am
Thanks @Jeanne! You just made my night… well morning its 1:44 AM here in TX. LOVE LOVE LOVE that picture. Haha. Have a stuck smile on my face. I think I might join him, I need a nice swim. been stressed from my last 2 weeks of college, freshmen year. Lol! :P
Emily Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Since Taylor has gone ninja again, I was looking up some things about David Henrie and have found out he and Taylor have a lot in common. He grew up in a strong Catholic family. He says he has strong morals and wants his roles to represent that and doesn't want to go the gratuitous route just to shock people.(Rob!) He is well-spoken and seems mature for his age (23, I think), he has his own production company, and is also interested in "behind-the-scenes" aspects of movies and television. He even wrote some of the episodes of WOWP. Also saw that he's in a movie with Kevin James. Maybe that's a reason he's been cast in GU2. The more I read, the more I liked him. I hope he and Taylor hit it off and become friends. Nice people in the business seem pretty rare these days.
On the flip side of that, there was an article in the latest People magazine about ZE. The more I read about HIM, the more I dislike him.
Skylar Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Woah, they do have a lot in common! Like they were destined to become friends! I have a strong feeling that while filming they would hit it off as best buds, hope w get some pic of him and Taylor on David's Twitter.
I used to love Zac when he was all Disney with HSM and loved him in The Miracle Run and Charlie St. Cloud. But now he's been trying to hard.
Lilly Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Oh this is nice! I hope they get to hang out and maybe Selena can join them (without JB, please :D)
kia Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Maria Bello played Kevin James wife in the first Grown ups film wonder if she come back for the second? It be nice to see a little Abduction reunion.
@Lilly is it me or do JB always feel a little jealous when it comes to Taylena..remember the VMA's backstage footage when Tay and Selena was standing there having a conversation waiting to go on stage and all of sudden Bieber creeps up behind them like a creepy boyfriend LOL
Marianne Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Does sound like Taylor and David have some things in common. Does anyone remember some angry outburst that David had a while back?
Skylar…I agree with ZE trying too hard. Drinking and swearing doesn't make a grownup for me.
sanj Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:27 pm
@jeanne love that pic!
honestly, ive never been fond of ZE (don't tell me neice who happens to love him!) lol.
Emily Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:39 am
@kia–I think I read somewhere that all the original cast of GrownUps were coming back, so maybe Maria will be there. Also–why WOULDN'T JB have some jealousy? I think he's cute in a little puppy sort of way, but knowing your girlfriend dated Taylor before you, and that was before his complete "transformation" into mega-hunkdom– even the Biebs must have some insecurities.
@Marianne–Don't remember hearing anything about any outbursts, but I just became aware of his name recently, so if I did hear/see a headline, I wouldn't have known who it was.
@Lilly–I would love to see some Taylena again. Don't have anything against Justin, but I would LOVE to see them get back together. However, don't know if nature could handle such beauty in one couple. It might upset the balance of the universe or something.
kia Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:15 am
@Emily I remember after the 2010 TCA almost everybody was predicting that Taylena was back after the pics of them hugging (this is before we new about Tayly) even I was but after BTD was release my shipping dreams came crashing down because there was no way that Selena would that her BFF ,even had feelings that T2 was gonna happen again well I guess I was wrong in that department LOL. Aleast there still friends right. Sorry for ranting…
Lilome Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 am
Kia….glad you're enjoying the eclairs! I knew you'd find a way to use them. LOL
jamie Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:58 am
Who would people like to see Taylor date? I'd love to see him with Ashley Benson or Lucy Hale. Of course he and Kristen will always be my OTP, but I don't see that happening, especially as Twilight winds down and they won't spend as much time together.
Lilly Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:21 am
@jamie: Emma Watson. I'm not even a fan but I think they would make a beautiful couple.
@kia: I remember about this VMA moment…and JB looked just like her little brother next to Taylena Lol
kia Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:24 am
@Lilome Girl!!!!! me and Shazam had a good time with them eclairs but he keep asking about you so he wants me to tell you that he's on his way and he's bringing the whip cream……Oh it looks like you gonna be his dessert this time WINK!!!!!
Wow I'm very naughty tonight LOL
Skylar Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:04 am
I'd love to see him with Ashley or Lucy too! I always thought him and Victoria Justice would be cute. Others would be like Ariana Grande, Phoebe Tonkin, Shenae Grims, or Shailene Woodley.
Emily Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:23 am
@Lilly: I agree. If he's with somebody famous, and it's not Selena, then I vote for Emma Watson too.
I will say again, whoever she is/will be: If he cares about her and she is loyal and treats him well and is good to him, I don't care who it is.
Lilome Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
I must be really old because I don't know who any of these young ladies are. So today the office at work is empty. Everyone gone but me- perfect day to watch Abduction on TV supposed to be used for training. Win!
accv Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:56 pm
That's what I keep saying!!! Ashley Benson or Lucy Hale… they're both Team Jacob! ;) In fact, I was watching Lucy Hale's TV movie "Another Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song" and there was a reference to Team Jacob in the movie. Yay!
But Tyler Blackburn from Pretty Little Liars (Caleb) could pass for a relative of Taylor's in that Native American sorta way. And he's paired with Ashley's character Hanna. I could DEFINITELY see Ashley and Tyler together. But also Lucy Hale, since apparently people think her and Selena Gomez are almost twins. :p
Victoria Justice and him…. that would've happened by now but she doesn't see him that way. LOL!
@Skylar.. the only one I could possibly see in that list is Shailene. Maybe. :p
kia Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Wow most of everybody pick Lucy Hale which I actually agree with but since were picking I guess I have to go with Demi Lovato or Ashley Benson and Dakota or Elle Fanning…
Marianne Says:
April 24th, 2012 at 1:43 am
I agree with most of the famous picks that have been mentioned. My personal pick is Sara because she knew him before he was famous, they share the same values, she's loyal and she seems like a sweet girl. I'm a sucker for the hometown girl.
Lilome… Hope you weren't abducted at work today.
sanj Says:
April 24th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
yeah i reckon him and emma will make a cute couple! and him and sara will/are (whatever it is) make a cute couple too!


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Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Leadership Development Chip Nelson says he's very fortunate to have a career allowing him to meet individuals who are outstanding leaders. The interesting part, however, is they may not see themselves as outstanding leaders. Chip shares more in this post.
A new Ohio Farm Bureau staff team is helping give members the leadership tools they need to help be better leaders and manage their busy lives more effectively.
The conference placed emphasis on county Farm Bureaus reaching out to their communities to have constructive conversations about food and agriculture.
OFBFs Leadership Buffet provides opportunities for members to participate in seminars that work at improving their leadership skills.
Saying that his constituents face challenges just as unique as urban residents, Ohio Congressman Zack Space called on President Obama to establish a White House office dedicated to rural issues.
Lawmakers and interested parties are looking into alternative funding methods and strategies for the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board.
Earlier this year, Fulton County Farm Bureau members Donna and Walt Lange were recognized as Ohio Tree Farmers of the Year.
Lisa Kiley, marketing director and event coordinator at the General Denver Hotel in Wilmington and Clinton County Farm Bureau volunteer describes the recent Lamb Jam event.
Invasive species. Intense thunderstorms. Massive blue-green blobs. While this may sound like the description of a sci-fi movie, its actually one of the many threats to Lake Erie, one of Ohios greatest resources. Lake Erie provides drinking water for 11 million people and brings in $11.5 billion from visitors, almost one-third of the states total tourism dollars.
Farmers taking action to help long-troubled Grand Lake St. Marys.
H.R. 872 would have stopped a recent court ruling that would add duplicative EPA regulations under the Federal Clean Water Act.
Bob and Autumn Morrison of Jefferson County recently received a Kubota M-Series tractor following their selection as Ohio Farm Bureaus Outstanding Young Farm Couple.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named Timothy "Ty" Kellogg organization director for Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties.
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Ohio governor-elect John Kasich highlighted several of his priorities and introduced the next director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture during Ohio Farm Bureaus annual meeting.
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Imagine the scene. You're a BA passenger, a bit cheesed off by the strike, but your flight is apparently operating. So you turn up at Gatwick only to find your BA flight flying in Ryanair colours.
Yep, Ryanair has been helping BA with capacity during their cabin crew strike, providing them with three aircraft which operated 24 flights a day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Never one to miss a quick snipe, O'Leary joked about how shocked the passengers would be to see their aircraft and hear the on-time bugle while flying BA.
But on a serious note, he voiced whole-hearted support for Willie Walsh's tough stance during BA's labour dispute.
"It doesn't happen often, but this time I entirely support Willie. It is insane for cabin crew to strike during a time of recession. The strike is stupid and insensitive and the staff should get back to work."
O'Leary is aiming to help BA out with between three and five aircraft during the next tranche of strike action, which is scheduled to start on Saturday, although he adds: "I hope it [the strike] doesn't go ahead."
When asked whether he was simply looking to cash in on the dispute, O'Leary countered: "Frankly, we'd get more money by refusing to charter the aircraft and carrying the passengers on our own services. I am very happy to help BA to deal with these unwanted and unjustified strikes."
Apparently the Ryanair and BA bosses spoke briefly by phone yesterday.
"Willie thanked me for the aircraft and was seeing if he could charter some more for next weekend," says O'Leary. "I said that I thought BA was winning the strike – they had no passengers stranded at airports over the weekend. I think BA has managed it extraordinarily well. If I was Willie, I'd do exactly what he's doing at the moment. It is vital to the future of BA for them to win this dispute."


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Rosa Parks died
Rosa Parks, matriarch of civil rights, dies at 92
Catalyst of U.S. drive for racial equality lived in Detroit
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Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks is shown in December 2001 at a ceremony honoring the 46th anniversary of her arrest for civil disobedience at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich.
Updated: 2:13 a.m. ET Oct. 25, 2005
DETROIT - Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man sparked the modern civil rights movement, died Monday evening. She was 92.
Mrs. Parks died at her home during the evening of natural causes, with close friends by her side, said Gregory Reed, an attorney who represented her for the past 15 years.
Mrs. Parks was 42 when she committed an act of defiance in 1955 that was to change the course of American history and earn her the title �mother of the civil rights movement.�
At that time, Jim Crow laws in place since the post-Civil War Reconstruction required separation of the races in buses, restaurants and public accommodations throughout the South, while legally sanctioned racial discrimination kept blacks out of many jobs and neighborhoods in the North.
The Montgomery, Ala., seamstress, an active member of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was riding on a city bus Dec. 1, 1955, when a white man demanded her seat.
Fined $14
Mrs. Parks refused, despite rules requiring blacks to yield their seats to whites. Two black Montgomery women had been arrested earlier that year on the same charge, but Mrs. Parks was jailed. She also was fined $14.
U.S. Rep. John Conyers, in whose office Parks worked for more than 20 years, remembered the civil rights leader Monday night as someone whose impact on the world was immeasurable, but who never saw herself that way.
�Everybody wanted to explain Rosa Parks and wanted to teach Rosa Parks, but Rosa Parks wasn�t very interested in that,� he said. �She wanted to them to understand the government and to understand their rights and the Constitution that people are still trying to perfect today.�
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick said he felt a personal tie to the civil rights icon: �She stood up by sitting down. I�m only standing here because of her.�
Speaking in 1992, Mrs. Parks said history too often maintains �that my feet were hurting and I didn�t know why I refused to stand up when they told me. But the real reason of my not standing up was I felt that I had a right to be treated as any other passenger. We had endured that kind of treatment for too long.�
Her arrest triggered a 381-day boycott of the bus system organized by a then little-known Baptist minister, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who later earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.
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A Montgomery (Ala.) Sheriff's Department booking photo of Rosa Parks taken on Feb. 22, 1956.
�At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this,� Mrs. Parks said 30 years later. �It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.�
The Montgomery bus boycott, which came one year after the Supreme Court�s landmark declaration that separate schools for blacks and whites were �inherently unequal,� marked the start of the modern civil rights movement.
The movement culminated in the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act, which banned racial discrimination in public accommodations.
After taking her public stand for civil rights, Mrs. Parks had trouble finding work in Alabama. Amid threats and harassment, she and her husband Raymond moved to Detroit in 1957. She worked as an aide in the Detroit office of Democratic U.S. Rep. John Conyers from 1965 until retiring in 1988. Raymond Parks died in 1977.
Mrs. Parks became a revered figure in Detroit, where a street and middle school were named for her and a papier-mache likeness of her was featured in the city�s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Mrs. Parks said upon retiring from her job with Conyers that she wanted to devote more time to the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development. The institute, incorporated in 1987, is devoted to developing leadership among Detroit�s young people and initiating them into the struggle for civil rights.
�Rosa Parks: My Story� was published in February 1992. In 1994 she brought out �Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope and the Heart of a Woman Who Changed a Nation,� and in 1996 a collection of letters called �Dear Mrs. Parks: A Dialogue With Today�s Youth.�
She was among the civil rights leaders who addressed the Million Man March in October 1995.
In 1996, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded to civilians making outstanding contributions to American life. In 1999, she was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation�s highest civilian honor.
Mrs. Parks received dozens of other awards, ranging from induction into the Alabama Academy of Honor to an NAACP Image Award for her 1999 appearance on CBS� �Touched by an Angel.�
The fateful conversation
The Rosa Parks Library and Museum opened in November 2000 in Montgomery. The museum features a 1955-era bus and a video that recreates the conversation that preceded Parks� arrest.
�Are you going to stand up?� the bus driver asked.
�No,� Parks answered.
�Well, by God, I�m going to have you arrested,� the driver said.
�You may do that,� Parks responded.
Mrs. Parks� later years were not without difficult moments.
In 1994, Mrs. Parks� home was invaded by a 28-year-old man who beat her and took $53. She was treated at a hospital and released. The man, Joseph Skipper, pleaded guilty, blaming the crime on his drug problem.
The Parks Institute struggled financially since its inception. The charity�s principal activity � the annual Pathways to Freedom bus tour taking students to the sites of key events in the civil rights movement � routinely cost more money than the institute could raise.
Mrs. Parks lost a 1999 lawsuit that sought to prevent the hip-hop duo OutKast from using her name as the title of a Grammy-nominated song. In 2000, she threatened legal action against an Oklahoma man who planned to auction Internet domain name rights to www.rosaparks.com.
After losing the OutKast lawsuit, Reed, her attorney, said Mrs. Parks �has once again suffered the pains of exploitation.� A later suit against OutKast�s record company was settled out of court.
She was born Rosa Louise McCauley on Feb. 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Ala. Family illness interrupted her high school education, but after she married Raymond Parks in 1932, he encouraged her and she earned a diploma in 1934. He also inspired her to become involved in the NAACP.
Looking back in 1988, Mrs. Parks said she worried that black young people took legal equality for granted.
�A more complacent attitude�
Older blacks, she said �have tried to shield young people from what we have suffered. And in so doing, we seem to have a more complacent attitude.
�We must double and redouble our efforts to try to say to our youth, to try to give them an inspiration, an incentive and the will to study our heritage and to know what it means to be black in America today.�
At a celebration in her honor that same year, she said: �I am leaving this legacy to all of you ... to bring peace, justice, equality, love and a fulfillment of what our lives should be. Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die � the dream of freedom and peace.�
It seems to me that she had a long meaningful life... so no need to be sad... RIP.
es ist fuer mich manchmal beeindrucken was fuer einen impact einzelne people haben koennen.
sie hat meine respect.
She may rest in Peace
Honestly, the first time I heard about Rosa Parks was in an "Outkast" Song. I didn't even know, that the two words "Rosa Parks" were related to an actual person . About two years ago, I saw a documentary with and about her. Very impressiv!
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A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
As a mark of respect for the memory of Rosa Parks, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that on the day of her interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on such day. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
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Advertising Design Major, BFA '10
High School: Whetstone High School (Columbus, OH)
Hometown: Galena, OH
Why did you decide to attend ONU?
I've always had a passion for art and design, computers, and marketing, so when I found out that Ohio Northern was launching an advertising design program, I knew it would be the perfect program for me. I love that I am able to incorporate everything that I enjoy and will be able to do so for my entire career. I'm excited to be the one who will design the packaging for the new box of cereal, the one who creates a new promotional campaign for a department store, or the one who designs a billboard for the upcoming box office hit. I love that there is a program available that allows me to have so many options!
Why ONU?
When I first visited ONU, I fell in love with the campus: The people, the programs, the location, everything. I felt like it was where I was supposed to be. I visited several other campuses around Ohio and none of them seemed to measure up to my experience at Northern.
What do you enjoy most about Ohio Northern?
I love that my instructors know me personally and are able to help whenever I may need them. I love the small town atmosphere where I feel safe. I love that I am able to study something that I'm passionate about… it's as if I had a program designed just for me.
AJ (Arnaldo) Jimenez
Art/Graphic Design Major, BFA '09
High School: J.F. Rhodes High School
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Activities: AIGA|The Professional Association for Design, Student Art League, and the Latino Student Union
Why did you decide to attend ONU?
I first heard of Ohio Northern through a football recruiter. He told me about the university and asked if I wanted to play for Ohio Northern. He thought I would do well here.
So, I visited the campus and meet the players. Everyone was friendly and the campus had great facilities. I knew I wanted to play football here. It also helped that I got a big scholarship to attend ONU. But, at that time, I had no idea what I was going to study.
What led you to study graphic design?
I met with the chair of the department during a summer orientation. He simply asked me about my passions. It was art and design, but I had no idea that you could make a living in the field! So, with little convincing, I took a few foundations classes, and, as they say, the rest is history.
What did you like best about Ohio Northern?
It's certainly the small class sizes and the sense of community in the art & design department. They were like my family. And I know that I had access to a lot of resources, much like at a large university.
What are your professional aspirations?
I am working in the graphic design industry in Cleveland. I eventually want to open a firm of my own! And, my final goal is to become a professor and to share my knowledge of design with future students.
Kristy Lepley
Graphic Designer, Citizens National Bank
ONU Major/Graduation Date: Art/Graphic Design Major, BFA '01
High School and Hometown: Bath High School, Lima, Ohio
What led you to ONU?
Since I was from Lima, I had heard a lot of good things about ONU and really wanted to go there. ONU also allowed me to stay close to my hometown.
Why did you decide to attend ONU?
It was close to home and my plan was to major in Medical Technology and go onto school to be a Physician Assistant. When I visited ONU, I was really impressed with how interested the professors were in me and showing me the University. The classes were small and it seemed as though it would be easy to get personal attention.
Any personal discoveries as a student while at ONU?
During my first year as a Med Tech student, I was able to get a job working for a local hospital learning about the job I would be doing after graduation. During my time there, I realized that just wasn't where my heart was set to be working. The professors helped me figure out through career classes and counseling that the Graphic Design would be a good fit. My Junior year I switched over to the art department and loved every minute of it. My internship at another local hospital showed me that I could use my knowledge of science while doing a job I loved.
What's your success story as a graduate?
I am currently the graphic and web designer for Citizens National Bank, a community bank in Bluffton, Ohio. I have worked with the marketing team there for 6 years. Through this job I have been able to grow into all aspects of marketing, from tv to radio to web to print. I feel that my classes at ONU and my internship helped me get a good knowledge base for my career and from there I have continued to grow professionally.


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Academic Leadership Council Minutes
January 26, 2011
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dawn Ramsey, Denise Stover
GUESTS: Ron Dempsey, Lawanda Coleman, and Christina Palaski
Item 1. Updates
Ron Dempsey spoke briefly to the Council about what is going on currently in his office. He reported that last year was our best fundraising year ever and that we are 10% ahead of last year so far. His office is focusing on the strategic plan and working with the departments for donors for naming the new ETC building and distributed brochures describing the Center and the naming opportunities available. Dempsey also announced that a new campaign development officer has been hired and will be starting next week. He introduced Christina Palaski, who talked briefly about new I.R.S. regulations regarding fund raising events and encouraged everyone to notify their office when preparing such events for the most current guidelines and regulations. Lawanda Coleman talked about budget reports, forms for processing check requests and where they can be located on the web site, and what to do if a department has over $10,000 in a foundation account and they want to convert it to a certificate of deposit. The Foundation office can help set this up. They also informed the Council that reimbursement requests under $25 to an employee can be handled by petty cash instead of by check by using the same reimbursement form.
Dr. Szafran updated the Council on the following:
He hopes we won't have to resort to any of these. Szafran and the deans will work together to identify how we could make up the shortfall. He also stated that next year will be another year without raises. Szafran also talked about a trend among some university systems to distribute formula funds based on graduation rates.
Item 2. QEP – SPSU 1001 Implementation
Becky Rutherfoord stated that the syllabus for SPSU 1001 will go out soon and that the departments need to decide if they will use SPSU 1001 or add it's content to an orientation course. Both must meet the same learning outcomes. Zvi will poll the departments to see which option they will choose. Faculty teaching SPSU 1001 will be paid extra compensation if the course puts their workload over 12 hours. The rate for SPSU 1001 is $500 for the course.
Item 3. Search Concerns
There were several complaints about the way the searches are progressing this year and some suggestions for changes next year. Dr. Szafran will talk to Human Resources and share concerns from the ALC.
Item 4. DegreeWorks
Steve Hamrick updated the Council on the progress with DegreeWorks and announced that Maralee Clark will be working with him on the implementation. Maralee will also help with SmartCatalog. There will be training for everyone in early April and Steve hopes to have all the undergraduate and graduate programs finished by April.
Item 5. Selecting Faculty for Various Development Activities
Item 6. New Business
Meeting adjourned at 4:01 P.M.


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The legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox is a story many Minnesotans know well. BOLD-choice (Battling Obstacles Living with Disabilities) Theatre Company gives the old legend a new spin in their production, TIMBER! The Story of Paul Bunyan.
BOLD-choice Theatre Company is part of the private nonprofit agency CHOICE, unlimited and introduces audiences to the talents of individuals with disabilities. Their original play follows Bunyan as he tries to navigate a world where he doesn't seem to fit. Amongst the dancing and singing, there is also a lesson to be learned.
"We really try to stick the point of not bullying other people, especially to the kids," cast member Rob Reedy said. "Because when they learn they can treat people with respect, it really goes a long way for other people."
TIMBER! joins the list of past BOLD-choice productions, including Beauty and the Beast and Romeo & Juliet. Reedy has been in four productions, and said he feels at home on the stage.
"It gives me an opportunity to go out there and do what I know I can," Reedy said. "I show people the real side of me they don't often get to see when I'm working or I'm out in the community doing my thing."
To prepare for their performance, the cast holds dress rehearsals at area schools. Tuesday afternoon, they performed at Laura MacArthur Elementary School.
"It's fun. It gives me more confidence in myself," cast member Tanya Karsiko said.
BOLD-choice Theatre's public performance is at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 30th at Marshall School. Tickets are available pre-sale or at the door for $7.


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My column last Friday was about a recent whitewater adventure on the Hudson River with my two best friends. Because of word count, I had to leave a few details out. Namely, that Beaver Brook did a great job looking after us. Besides our guide, Shane, who was fantastic – funny, a great cook and […] [Read More]


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LUO, Q. and JONES, A. H. (2010). High-precision determination of residual stress of polycrystalline coatings using optimised XRD-sin2ψ technique. Surface & Coatings Technology, 205, 1403-1408.
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The aim of the research is to optimise the XRD-sin2ψ technique in order to perform high precision measurement of surface residual stress. Residual stresses existing in most hard coatings have significant influence on the adhesion, mechanical properties and tribological performance. In the XRD-sin2ψ stress measurement, the residual stress value is determined through a linear regression between two parameters derived from experimentally measured diffraction angle (2θ). Thus, the precision coefficient (R2) of the linear regression reflects the accuracy of the stress measurement, which depends strongly on how precise the 2θ values are measured out of a group of very broad diffraction peaks. In this research, XRD experiments were conducted on a number of samples, including an electron beam evaporated ZrO2 based thermal barrier coating, several magnetron sputtered transitionmetal nitride coatings, and shot-peened superalloy components. In each case, the diffraction peak position was determined using different methods, namely, the maximum intensity (Imax) method, the middle point of half maximum (MPHM) intensity method, the gravity centre method, and the parabolic approaching method. The results reveal that the R2 values varied between 0.25 and 0.99, depending on both the tested materials and the method of the 2θ value determination. The parabolic approaching method showed the best linear regression with R2=0.93±0.07, leading to high precision of the determined residual stress value in all cases; both the MPHM (R2=0.86±0.16) and gravity centre (R2=0.91±0.11) methods also gave good results in most cases; and the Imax method (R2=0.71±0.27) exhibited substantial uncertainty depending on the nature of individual XRD scans.
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Dec. 16, 2009 -- Biology may be the reason why women are more prone than men to developing wrinkles around the lips -- called perioral wrinkles-- and deeper ones, too, a new study says.
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The study is published in the November-December issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
"The aim of this study is to obtain new insight into the perception that women wrinkle earlier and more severely than men," study researcher Emma C. Paes, MD, from the University Medical Center in Utrecht, Netherlands, says in a news release. "If we understood the reasons for differences in wrinkling between women and men, then we might be able to develop better strategies for the treatment of perioral wrinkles."
They reached their conclusion after studying the upper lip region in male and female cadavers, which were used to define the amount and depth of perioral wrinkling.
The authors note that effective treatment of wrinkles around the mouth continues to be a problem.
"We think it's important to consider the reasons why a particular treatment may or may not be effective," Paes says. "Sometimes one has to go back to the basics instead of just moving forward. In the end, having more basic knowledge about a problem can speed up the process of finding the right solution."
"These findings provide a feasible explanation for why women are more susceptible to development of perioral wrinkles and contribute to our current understanding of wrinkle formation," they conclude.
SOURCES:News release, Aesthetic Surgery Journal.Paes, E. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, November/December 2009; vol 29: pp 467-472.
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Ok folks, I'm nearing the end of The Tommyknockers, so it has come time once again to pick the next read. Here are my options: Under the Dome, Hater-by David Moody, Cujo, and 11/22/.
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Noninvasive, remote methods and apparatus for detecting early phases of neuro diseases such as the non-tremor phase of Parkinson's disease, dyskinesia, dyslexia and neuroatrophy, etc., are disclosed. Five words spoken either directly into a microphone connected to a local analysis system or remotely, as by way of a telephone link to a system for analysis of time and frequency domains of speech characteristics are representative of the presence of disease. The method includes the steps of transducing a set of unmodified spoken words or numbers into electrical signals which are bandlimited and amplified. These signals are analyzed in both time and frequency domains to detect and measure the manifestation of neurological disorders in the envelope of the time representation and spectral density of the words. Detection is carried out when the subject's body is in contact with neither a sensor nor an instrument, nor subjected to any other invasive means such as providing body fluids or breath, and without the need to perform any psychomotor functions.
1. A noninvasive method of identifying and measuring a neurological manifestation in human speech of an early phase of neuro disease including:
converting a human subject's spoken words into corresponding electrical signals;
amplifying said electrical signals;
frequency band limiting, and signal conditioning the said electrical signals to produce modified signals;
determining an envelope of said modified signals;
determining a spectral density of said modified signals and providing a spectral density signal;
smoothing said spectral density signal;
determining a spectral envelope of said smoothed spectral density signal;
determining the presence of a depression in said spectral envelope;
determining an amplitude of said depression with reference to an average db level of two shoulder peaks in said spectral density signal on either side of said depression;
determining a ratio of said amplitudes of said depression and said average db level of said two shoulder peaks; and
using said ratio for identifying and measuring a neurological manifestation in the subject's spoken word, of early phases of neuro disease.
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This invention relates to noninvasive, remote method and apparatus for detecting early phases of neuro diseases such as the non-tremor phase of Parkinson's disease, dyskinesia, dyslexia and neuroatrophy etc. etc. from five words spoken either directly into a microphone connected to a local analysis system or remotely, as by way of a telephone link to such a system for analysis of time and frequency domains of speech characteristics representative of the presence of disease.
The onset of Parkinson's, for example, may not exhibit any outward symptoms for up to ten years prior to the onset of involuntary, rhythmic shaking of a patient's hands, head or both. Other symptoms may include excessive salvation, and abdominal cramps. In the advanced stages of Parkinson's, memory and thought processes may also deteriorate. An early non-tremor phase detection of Parkinson's and other neuro diseases or neurodegeneration is desirable so that appropriate remedial medication may improve the quality of life for the patients as well as reduce the cost of healthcare both to the subject's families and to government and private health care systems.
Presently, no reliable pre-symptomatic diagnostic method or apparatus is known to exist. Furthermore, physicians find it difficult to distinguish Parkinson's from other neuro diseases in their early phases. Time consuming and expensive methods such as magnetic resonance imaging or body fluid analysis are neither completely effective nor economical.
Recently, researchers offered some evidence of a genetic link for late-onset Parkinson's disease. Some psychologists claim to identify Alzheimer with 80% success from touch tone telephone instructions such as "spell fun" and press "1" if a recorded sentence makes sense etc. Extensions of available diagnostic techniques occasionally help prediagnose neuro-dysfunctions other than Parkinson's. For instance, a male patient on Parkinson's medication was found to suffer from another neuro disorder, whereas a female patient on Parkinson's medication was found to suffer from extreme stress instead. Therefore, the need for accurate methods of detection of a variety of neurodiseases are badly needed.
Many inventors have claimed to noninvasively detect diseases while using body sensors, such as devices for diagnosing migraine headaches by monitoring the effective diameter of preselected blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. Similarly, the use of a retinal image to determine retinal disease and the use of a confocal microscope to observe diseases of finger nail, toe nail, and the skin or a mucus membrane have been described in the prior art. Remote monitoring of multiple medical parameters via RF signals from a patient attached to monitors is also known. However, there is no system or apparatus available to remotely and completely noninvasively, without any sensors attached to the body, detect the early phases of neuro diseases such as Parkinson's, neuro atrophy, dyskinesia, etc.
An objective of this invention is to provide a truly noninvasive, electronic, and remotely useable apparatus and method for detection and diagnosis of the early, non-tremor phase of Parkinson's disease, and other diseases such as neuro atrophy and neuro degradation, etc.
Another object of this invention is to utilize human speech, which is known to contain correlates of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer, neural atrophy or neuro degradation, etc., in the detection of such disorders.
A further object is to provide a numerical indicator of the severity of neurological diseases, including Parkinson's disease.
A further object of this invention is to eliminate the need for having prior medical history or a baseline of a subject in order to detect and diagnose neurological disorders.
A further object is to provide telephone-based monitoring of a subject for the detection of neurobased diseases.
Speech involves nearly 67.5% of the cerebral/neurological centers of the brain and at least one hundred muscles and, therefore, is one of the most reliable body signals containing information about neuro-disorders. The nerve cells in certain of the Basal Ganglia of the brain (the Substatia Nigra, Locus Careruleus, the Globus Pallidus, and their afferent and efferent nerve connections) are subject to degeneration. It is further known that these neurological centers control movement, particularly semiautomatic movements such as swinging arms while walking. The deterioration of these nerve centers upsets the delicate balance between two body chemicals, dopamine and acetylchlorine, that are essential for controlling the transmission of nerve impulses within these parts of the nervous system. Parkinsonian symptoms are the result of the loss of such controls and coordination. Similarly, other neuro disorders affect coordination, memory, control, and cognitive functions. Even endocrinological disorders affect some of these cerebral subsystems, although medical educators treat neurological and endocrinological systems as two separate systems, even in the face of the fact that the cerebral system controls disorders in both systems. The forgoing forms the theoretical basis of the discovery that neuro disorders are manifested in speech signals, and certain parameters thereof are indicative of early phase onset of such disorders.
Briefly described, the method of this invention includes the steps of transducing a set of unmodified spoken words or numbers into electrical signals which are bandlimited and amplified. The band limiting is automatically accomplished when using a telephone for example, but a separate bandlimiting filter may be used to limit the speech to frequencies between 65 Hz and 3,000 Hz. These signals are analyzed in both time and frequency domains to detect diagnostic parameters for neuro disorders such as Parkinson's, among many other neuro diseases. For example, a subject may be asked to recite five words in sequences, such as one . . . one . . . two . . . eight . . . nine, into a microphone or into a telephone connected to a computer, and the speech signal is analyzed in both the time and frequency domains to detect and measure the manifestation of neurological disorders in the envelope of the time representation and spectral density of the words. Thus, the envelope of the spectrum of the word "one" of a neuro-normal individual resembles a bell shaped curve, whereas in the case of a person having Parkinson's disease, the envelope is distorted in a very unique manner indicated by a depression in its structure. Such a distortion may resemble the back of a two-humped camel. It is noted, however, that in the case of individuals with severe alcohol or drug damaged brain cells it may not be possible to easily detect these diagnostic parameters.
In accordance with the invention, therefore, detection is carried out when the subject's body is in contact with neither a sensor nor an instrument, nor subjected to any other invasive means such as requiring to provide body fluids or breath, and without the need to perform any psychomotor functions or Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans of brain or imaging thereof.
The foregoing, and additional objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those of skill in the art from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof, taken with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Turning now to a more detailed description of the present invention, a preferred form of the method of the invention includes the steps of transducing a set of words spoken by a subject to be tested into electrical signals, such speech signals producing typical wave patterns, such as those illustrated at 10 in
The processing of the received and transduced speech signals may be carried out in the neurological disorder detector apparatus 14 illustrated in
The processor 20 preferably includes an amplifier 22 for receiving audio signals on line 18 with the amplified signals being applied by way of line 24 to a band pass filter 26. Such a filter may be an antialiasing filter such as "Tahiti" model personal computer board available from Turtle Beach Systems, Inc., which filters and digitizes the audio signals as indicated by the analog to digital circuit 28. The digitized signals are then Fast Fourier Transformed (FFT) as indicated at FFT block 30, and the resulting signal is processed in processor 32 of computer 20, utilizing commercially available digital signal processing software, such as a Spectra Plus 3.0″ available from Pioneer Hill Software, Inc., to produce the power spectral density signals 12 of
The basic equation for determining the power spectral density is as follows:
The function x(tn-nTo) is an n-point sequence of digitized speech that is T seconds in length. In the case of Discrete Fourier Transformation, the function x(f) becomes:
The power spectral density S(fk) is converted into decibels (db), and smoothed with 2-6 db smoothing window. It is then processed to obtain its envelope and its envelope peaks and nulls, and is sent to a printer 36 or is stored for additional analysis to detect various neuro-disorders parameters.
The value of the measurement is supplied by way of line 34 to display or storage unit 36 such as a printer, a FAX machine, a modem, or the like, which allows the value to be displayed, printer or stored for future use, or sent to a remote location over a communication link. For example, the computer 64 may incorporate a FAX modem which will transmit the measurement to a remote computer or FAX machine by way of any commercially available communication link.
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These maximum peaks on opposite sides of a minimum point generally occur only one in the spectrum, so are readily identifiable. The relationship of a depression in the envelope 40 to the average value (A+B)/2 of the highest peaks on either side of the depression indicated by line 50 can be used, in accordance with the invention, to determine a Parkinson's Severity Index (SI) which indicates a measure of the progression of this disease as a percentage of fully developed Parkinson's. The ratio of the amplitude, in decibels (db) of the depression d to the average level of the adjoining shoulder peaks on both sides of the depression (A+B)/2, is multiplied by a constant-K, so that:
Small depressions, of less than the maximum db smoothing levels, which may lie between 2 to 6 db for example, are not used in this calculation. Lower values of Si may indicate early phase Parkinson's, whereas large values are indicative of an advanced stage thereof.
Similarly, dyskinesia is indicated by an almost linear decay of the power spectral density in the upper half of the frequency range of the first formant. Brain cell damage by excessive alcohol or drug abuse distorts the spectral density of the first formant into a single peak instead of a normal multi-harmonic spectra. The location of the single peak is determined by the chemical abused. Neuropathy is represented by a null near the middle of the first formant spectral density, and its envelope resembles a two hump camel top with a dip at lower end of spectrum. Some neuro disorders cause complete disappearance of certain harmonics in the spectral density. Neurologists in general have problems distinguishing between various neuro disorders, since they tend to go over a check list of symptoms to identify these, and many symptoms are not necessarily limited only to a single neuro disorder. There are other unique spectrum distortions attributed to other neuro disorders, such as, but not limited to, missing a particular harmonic, attenuation of the magnitude of the said spectrum, and distortion of a section of spectrum, including numerous parameters of disorders represented by combinations of nearly 6,000 bits of information in the band limited speech signal as described above. Simply described, maximas, minimas, up and down slopes of all the harmonics, high frequency jitter riding on the up and down slopes of each harmonic, and various combinations thereof have been identified by this invention to represent endocronological, physical, and psychological parameters, and there exist numerous other combinations which identify other and endocron types of disorders. which can also be detected in this manner.
It will be understood that variations and modifications of the invention as described herein may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention as set out in the accompanying claims.
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