Mouse Model Provides A New Tool For Investigators Of Human Developmental Disorder Apr 29, 2009
Children born with WHS have a characteristic set of facial features, including a wide flat nose bridge, downturned mouth, high forehead, and highly arched eyebrows. Other symptoms associated with this disease include heart defects, seizures, mental retardation, and skeletal abnormalities, and the severity of these symptoms varies between individual WHS patients. (Science Daily)
Newsweek: How NATO is battling cyberattacks Apr 28, 2009
That it could obtain it so easily has raised eyebrows in the world's mightiest military alliance. NATO is only just beginning to recognize that the has become a new battleground, and that it requires a military strategy. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
The Bulldozer Apr 28, 2009
The appointment raised hackles and eyebrows not only in the Arab world but across the international community. Lieberman, who on his first day in office rejected the American-sponsored Annapolis peace process between Israel and the Palestinians, and who has said he wouldn't mind drowning released Palestinian prisoners or hanging disloyal Israeli Arab Knesset members, is widely seen as extremist, provocative and even racist, along the lines of ostracized European ultranationalists like the late... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
* World News Quick Take Apr 19, 2009
In a telephone interview from her home in the Scottish town of Blackburn, Boyle did express some impatience with questions over her love life: The 47-year-old Scot raised eyebrows when she told a British television audience last Saturday that shed never been kissed. It was said as a joke, not an advert. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Facial barcodes help us identify people Apr 15, 2009
By manipulating images of celebrities like Chris Martin and George Clooney, Steven Dakin from University College London (UCL) and Roger Watt, professor, University of Stirling, showed that nearly all the information we need to recognise faces is contained in horizontal lines, such as the line of the eyebrows, the eyes and the lips ... "Exposed skin on our forehead and cheeks tends to be shiny whilst our eyebrows and lips and the shadows cast in the eye sockets and under the nose tend to be... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Natural 'Barcodes' Help Us Recognize Faces Apr 14, 2009
By manipulating images of the faces of celebrities such as Coldplay s Chris Martin (incidentally, a UCL Greek & Latin alumnus) and actor George Clooney, Dr Dakin and Professor Roger Watt from the University of Stirling showed that nearly all the information we need to recognise faces is contained in horizontal lines, such as the line of the eyebrows, the eyes and the lips ... Exposed skin on our forehead and cheeks tends to be shiny whilst our eyebrows and lips and the shadows cast in the eye... (Science Daily)
Police appeal after armed robbery Apr 12, 2009
Page last updated at 16:11 GMT, Saturday, 11 April 2009 17:11 UK. Armed police were sent to the area as a precaution. (BBC News -- UK)
Signs and Symptoms of Rubinstein-Ta... Apr 5, 2009
Eyes are normally downward slanting and have prominent eyebrows and eyelashes. Abnormalities include crossed eyes, tear duct obstruction and cataracts. (Suite101.com)
A first-hand account of rabies exposure and post-exposure treatment. Apr 2, 2009
With eyebrows furrowed, I toiled with the idea that I was sending this tiny little bat no bigger than the palm of my hand to its death. Then I researched rabies. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
India begins uphill journey with the SCO Mar 25, 2009
But what is bound to raise eyebrows in Delhi are the nascent moves by NATO - under active US and British encouragement - to have a long-term bilateral security cooperation program with Pakistan within an institutionalized framework. Shea broadly admitted, "There have been some ideas that have been around about assistance the [NATO] allies could provide to the Pakistani armed forces ... So I don't rule it [formal structures such as the Partnership for Peace program] out. But we're going step by... (Asia Times Online)
Carroll Rogers Mar 7, 2009
Hes mostly upper 80s with his fastball right now, which raises some eyebrows for those who expect he should be up in the low 90s by now at least. After all, this is a guy who was throwing mid-90s before his elbow surgery and mid-90s late last season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Illegal alien working for city? Feb 26, 2009
Duran: (while combing his eyebrows) "Who made you the official spokesperson for the City Of El Centro's position on getting illegal volunteers city shirts for doing our jobs!?!?!" (Eyes getting bigger than they already are) "Now I have to hunt down pictures of me and Sancha at the Christmas Parade!!!" (loosens tie and pulls collar to reveal his pencil neck) "What will the next probe writer bring up about our illegal haven? That we contract to a landscaping company that hires illegals to maintain... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
When did El Centro become a sanctuary city? At the El Centro Community Center the city has had a woman by the name of (name withheld) doing volunteer work for the last five or six years. She has been given city shirts with the city logo to wear that are for city employees only. This woman participates in all staff activities. Last year she was on the Christmas parade float alongside Mr. Ruben Duran, the city manager, and also Mr. Ben Solomon, now the El Centro mayor.'>Does El Centro know one of its volunteers is an illegal immigrant? Feb 21, 2009
Jose Soplar wrote on Feb 20, 2009 10:00 AM:" Kristie's days are numbered!!! LMAO!!!I'm coming after your job honey!!!$85,000 a year doesn't sound so bad!!!If I can get some more of my Raza that are "illegal" to come over do some volunteer work for the city to make my life easier...pues horale!!! How many times does this idiot carpet bagging city official have to keep putting her foot in her mouth?!?! I know for a fact she is getting her butt chewed out this morning by her jefe Duran!!! Probably... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Lohan Blames Stress And Work For Skinny Frame Feb 18, 2009
The actress' super-slim image has been raising eyebrows of late in gossip columns and on blogs, but the star insists there's nothing to worry about. The 22-year-old tells Us Weekly magazine, "I eat as much as I always have," and puts her weight loss down to "working a lot, stress ... and lack of sleep when I travel.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Perdue's DOT reorg goes public Feb 17, 2009
When former Gov. Roy Barnes penned an for the AJC earlier this month, not a few eyebrows rose several inches at the state Capitol. Barnes populist tone was almost campaign-like. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
David O'Brien's beat blog Feb 17, 2009
Hoss said he looked toward both ends of the clubhouse with raised eyebrows, and looked into the little equipment office around the corner just to make sure. No Junior. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
• Life is short:Use biggerpower tools Feb 15, 2009
This was a long time ago, and when I finally saw him again recently his eyebrows still hadn't grown back. But his limp was barely noticeable. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nipple Brother's bring dirty humor to light in series Feb 13, 2009
You may feel silly calling your doctor to ask why plucking your eyebrows makes you sneeze, but it's the kind of thing people might want to know, and the books are more trustworthy than the Internet. Leyner and Goldberg even cite medical journals - now that's credible. (Daily Orange, NY)
Editorial: Look at cold facts on field burning's benefits (Feb. 4) Feb 11, 2009
dynoguy wrote on Feb 4, 2009 12:37 PM:" Wiseferret and MB good defense. I think that it boils down to the choice of chemicals or burning. When I was in high school I helped burn fields on my uncle's farm. It was kind of exciting until my eyebrows got burned off. I am sure that my uncle would have not burned given some other way that allowed him to stay farming. And aren't some pesticides and fertilizers made with petroleum products? Do we we need to give the middle east any more of our money? I... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tested: Top Gear Live Feb 8, 2009
everyone had a great view, but the diamond people almost got their eyebrows burnt off. Some of the blogs belong with the yobbos who who go with their kegs up to Bathurst. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
'Mona Lisa' exposed Feb 8, 2009
And what's up with the shaved eyebrows ... Among the latest claims: Leonardo didn't skip the eyebrows and lashes, but he used pigments that have vanished in aging oils; the master originally painted his subject grasping a blanket with both hands; and he achieved the famously enigmatic smile only after starting with a bigger grin ... Displays in the OMSI exhibit detail how Cotte's team concluded that Mona Lisa originally had eyelashes and eyebrows, and how Leonardo changed his mind on how to... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Gil Grissom says a final farewell to CSI Feb 7, 2009
Grissoms raised eyebrows at this little speech was his classic whats with the drama response. Like Hodges, were going to have a hard time letting Grissom go. (MSNBC -- Television)
I see you - Technology tracks who’s watching, changes ads accordingly Feb 7, 2009
The most important features seem to be cheekbones, fullness of lips and the gap between the eyebrows, said Paolo Prandoni, chief scientific officer of Quividi, a French company that is another player in face-tracking technology. Others include Studio IMC Inc. in New York. (Missoulian, MT)
Nothing to prove Mar 30, 2008
As the tirade continued, the soon-to-be-retired WBA light-heavyweight champion turned his head, raised his eyebrows and laughed: "Word must already be out that I'm a has-been.". Green had phoned his family and close friends earlier in the day and, after wishing them a great Easter, unleashed a shock punch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The devaluation of our democracy: Thinking beyond 2008 Mar 30, 2008
Yes, every election season has its excessive, but last years presidential aspirants election raised enough eyebrows. With jaw-dropping--too -many promises, mad-display of cash and stupid interpretation of ones look as a qualification for a presidential candidate, I felt like throwing upyikes. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Titans win at home Mar 30, 2008
Rogers had raised eyebrows with his internet blogs that criticised recovering Cowboys halfback Johnathan Thurston's defence. Eight minutes later Cronulla again buckled under the pressure when former international Brad Meyers stormed over following good lead-up work by Scott Prince and Nathan Friend to make it 10-4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Blind use cameras to capture their world Mar 28, 2008
Blind since a meningitis attack at the age of three, Ms McLeod is aware of the raised eyebrows she receives. "Really? Really, Sue?" she says, parodying the sceptics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Botox For Newborns Mar 20, 2008
14, 1998) A new study led by University of California San Francisco researchers has found that drooping or aging eyebrows, traditionally treated with surgery, can be treated effectively with an injection of. . (Science Daily)
Retrain your brain? Mar 19, 2008
Look at the person, choose an outstanding feature (for example, bushy eyebrows) and tie the name to the face. Tip: the sillier the image, the better. (iAfrica.com)
Kevin D. Thompson Mar 18, 2008
Jason Taylor Scores on 'Dancing with the Stars. This is what we already knew about Jason Taylor. (The Palm Beach Post)
Standing behind the wronged wives Mar 18, 2008
But there was anthropologist Helen Fisher on the a television talk show explaining that Client 9's destiny was in his eyebrows ... While eyebrows were being analyzed, jaws were dropping across the face of the nation. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Hair is a small sacrifice for them Mar 18, 2008
The 19 other men and one woman from Dakota Gasification Co. who also shaved heads, moustaches and eyebrows raised a total of 15,213 and appear to have been the winning team among Basin Electric Power Cooperative employees. DGC called itself, "The good, the bald and the ugly.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Deprived of a fair fight in the battle against cancer Mar 16, 2008
"I don't really plan on dying," Ms. Green, 45, said in a recent interview, her pallor artfully disguised beneath rosy blush and cranberry lips, her sea-blue eyes flashing under light brown eyebrows she had dusted on. Minnie Hoyles in her home in St. Johns Newfoundland. (Globe and Mail)
Day after CBI respite, SC issues notice to Soren Mar 15, 2008
CBI's move raised eyebrows since it had named Soren as the key accused before the trial court which held him and others guilty. The intervention by the court coincided with clear indications that the government may be considering a minor ministerial shake up at the Centre as part of the exercise to tone up the government and Congress organization ahead of crucial elections. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Hackett springs to Sullivan's defence after drug claims Mar 15, 2008
The American, who is aiming to win a third straight Olympic 50m freestyle title in Beijing, said the sharp time reduction had raised eyebrows among the swimming fraternity. The claims were immediately dismissed by Sullivan's coach, Grant Stoelwinder, who said the 22-year-old West Australian improved his times through maturity, uninterrupted training and extensive worldwide racing, which included regular blood and urine drug testing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dating sabbatical Mar 6, 2008
I saw him talking to Patty, and I just could not get past the eyebrows. Eddie Munster, that describes them perfectly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Agyness Deyn: The face of a generation Mar 5, 2008
Finally, there are Ms Deyn's big, black eyebrows, rivalling even Keira Knightley's in loveliness. Suits you The boyfriend jacket with sleeves pushed up over the elbows ; la Don Johnson in Miami Vice is an integral part of this particular fashion icon's wardrobe. (Independent)
Dear Ma'am . . . Mar 3, 2008
M Sarkozy raised eyebrows when he took M Bigard with him to meet the Pope in the Vatican in December. Those who know M Sarkozy well say that his Achilles' heel is his dependence on the presence of a loyal wife of high status. (Times Online)
Very ugly developments in the genteel world of town planning Mar 1, 2008
But to pull out of the Super Hornet contract now and find something else would throw hundreds of millions of dollars down the drain and provoke some very thin lips and lowered eyebrows in Washington. Perhaps the silliest stunt of all was to buy 59 second hand M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks for the army, $555 million at last count. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Notes: Maine challenges on, off field Feb 22, 2008
The suggestion by one unidentified Phillies player that the Mets and Phillies could come to blows in their first game, April 8 at Shea Stadium, raised more eyebrows than ire in the Mets' clubhouse on Thursday. "I don't remember any challenges last year when Jimmy [Rollins] said they were the team to beat," one Mets player said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Looking at the roster Feb 22, 2008
Asked Pendleton how Escobar looked, and he raised his eyebrows and said, like he never left. In other words, he looks very good, no signs of rust. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Crackpot tech reloaded Feb 20, 2008
So raise your eyebrows or your suspicions as you deem fit, and join us in assessing the potential each of the following technologies has to earn IT's respect or derision. Add to. (InfoWorld)
Brain control headset for gamers Feb 20, 2008
They include excitement, meditation, tension and frustration; facial expressions such as smile, laugh, wink, shock (eyebrows raised), anger (eyebrows furrowed); and cognitive actions such as push, pull, lift, drop and rotate (on six different axis). Gamers are able to move objects in the world just by thinking of the action. (BBC News -- Technology)
Of dashed hopes and shattered colossi Feb 15, 2008
Beside it, on the ground, a shattered visage lies, whose frown and whopper eyebrows and sneer of cold command tell that its sculptor well those passions read which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, etc etc. The landscape around is blackened by fire. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cotillard living La Vie of an Oscar nominee Feb 14, 2008
The actress had to shave her hairline and her eyebrows to become La Mme Piaf the kid sparrow. . (MSNBC -- News)
Scientists prepare to turn fiction into fact with first full-face transplant Feb 13, 2008
Surgeons would need to save not just the donor's skin - from hairline to jawline and from ear to ear - but also the nose, mouth and lips, eyebrows and eyelids, subcutaneous fat, some of the muscles, the nasal substructure and the nerves. Then they would have to painstakingly reconnect all of this to someone rendered almost unrecognisable by burns or scarring. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
The Kidney-Shaped Column Feb 13, 2008
My eyebrows are just a few weeks away from saying to heck with it and refusing to lie down anymore. I have trouble seeing with and without my glasses. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Leslie's Grammy blog Feb 11, 2008
On second that, suspicion of anti-industry bias might also raise eyebrows about Sir Paul, who released his album on the Starbucks Hear Music label and sold it amid the skim half-caffe mochas and lemon coffee cake. But I wouldn't worry too much about that. (The Palm Beach Post)
Drug regulators re-evaluating Botox's safety Feb 10, 2008
A third product, Botox Cosmetic, is FDA-approved to improve the appearance of wrinkles between the eyebrows. The FDA said case reports under review suggest that the toxin may migrate from the point of injection more commonly than had been believed, and can cause symptoms of botulism. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Botox Risks Under Review at FDA Feb 9, 2008
Botox is also approved for cosmetic use to treat winkles between the eyebrows and to help control excessive underarm sweating. In some cases the toxic, active ingredient in Botox and Myobloc can spread to other parts of the body and can impact respiratory muscles and cause difficulty swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia. (SmartMoney)
Taking Liberty$ Feb 3, 2008
The amount of time he spends in his corporate jet has also raised eyebrows. Diller, whose personal wealth is estimated at 1. (New York Post -- Business)
Jones puts faith in rookie driver to revive Australia's ailingseason Feb 1, 2008
TEAM Australia boss Alan Jones expects new driver John Martin to raise some eyebrows at this weekend's A1GP round at Sydney's Eastern Creek Raceway. The 23-year-old is one of Australia's better formula one prospects, having already completed one season in the British F3 series and securing another drive for 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Eli Stone: Jonny Lee Miller Takes a Leap of Faith Feb 1, 2008
In Eli Stone, which treats social issues with a twisted sense of humor, the title character finds himself a prophet of sorts, drawn to the kind of good deeds sure to raise eyebrows inside a high-powered law firm. "He's kind of a reluctant hero," says Miller, 35, who says he "technically" lives in London but has spent most of the past two years in Los Angeles with his fianc. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
The ‘Honey Don’t’ Column Jan 31, 2008
There will be a massive fireball and you will lose you eyebrows when you plug it in the first time. It is unwise to wager a months pay on a horse at Oaklawn just because the animal has the same name as your third grade teacher. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
French Actress 2007 Oscar Nominee Jan 28, 2008
The role also meant losing her long hair and eyebrows. Daily makeup often required three to five hours, particularly for those scenes where she plays the dying singer. (Suite101.com)
Look out for number one Jan 27, 2008
Davies knows her comments are likely to raise eyebrows, but warned her competitors not to take her lightly. "If they do, then they're foolish,"she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
After 16 Deaths, Group Wants More Warnings on Botox Jan 25, 2008
Botox is also approved for one cosmetic use treatment of wrinkles between the eyebrows. Botox maker Allergan did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the petition. (Fox News)
Hillary Clinton ready to solve America's problems Jan 23, 2008
When armed carjackers last month relieved state Senate Pro Tem Don Perata of his state-owned vehicle, it raised two eyebrows one for the brash daylight crime on North Oakland streets, the other for the flash of Perata's ride. While more lawmakers are going hybrid-green, the Capitol's most powerful Democrat was rolling candy-apple red in a $38,600 Dodge Charger with 22-inch rims, yo. (North County Times)
Weirdos: a love story Jan 20, 2008
"When Peter Lorre looked at you, you saw all sorts of things going through the guy's head, both positive and negative. But even in a monster, there is a humanity that comes through." Sweeney Todd may be a musical - indeed, the music never stops - but at heart it is perhaps the last of the old silent melodramas, full of quivering eyebrows and broken hearts. And nobody but Burton could so powerfully evoke the spirit of Grand Guignol, the grotesque bloodbath sagas that were the 19th-century... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Murder by numbers Jan 19, 2008
Sweeney Todd may be a musical - indeed, the music never stops - but at heart it is perhaps the last of the old silent melodramas, full of quivering eyebrows and broken hearts. And nobody but Burton, perhaps, could so powerfully evoke the spirit of Grand Guignol, the grotesque bloodbath sagas that were the 19th-century equivalent of the slasher movie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Getting her act together Jan 19, 2008
" Her theatrical abilities were also in evidence on the court. Yesterday she was blowing kisses, but she is also renowned for her goofy behaviour and dramatically throwing herself around the court, laughing, crying and moaning. In fact, the way she messes around has caused some to raise their eyebrows. Not that she cares. "I'm quite an outgoing person," Jankovic says. "I like to speak my mind. I'm quite open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
In a tale of desperation, Allen and his cast are in control Jan 18, 2008
When Terry comes unglued, Farrell sometimes conveys the weight of a philosophical crisis by arching his eyebrows. If this performance is a quiet turning point for Farrell, it's a breakthrough for Allen, too. (Boston Globe)
Intentions Detective Jan 17, 2008
I never go anywhere w/out my eyebrows. By SexyLeggs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Post a comment Jan 14, 2008
That is nothing but fear and hate-speak and you people who raised eyebrows at his upbringing should be ashamed of yourselves. Everyone loves to hate Muslims, just like everyone loved to hate Catholic people back when Kennedy was elected. (International Herald Tribune)
Evolution: Just a theory? Jan 10, 2008
The top administrator for the Taylor County School District raised some eyebrows Tuesday at a public hearing on the new science standards when he told state education officials that evolution should not be taught as a fact. Instead, it should be taught as a theory along with other ideas for the origins of life, said Oscar Howard Jr., superintendent of the 4,000-student district in northern Florida. (The Palm Beach Post)
