Dan Browns worst sentences (or at least twenty of them) Sep 19, 2009
" Number 13.5? Orb on September 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM interesting points. Dan Brown is definitely a terrible writer. but then again the author of this article has definitely read both of those books. so, winner=Dan Brown jim on September 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM I read all the way through the list looking for this passage from p. 7 of Digital Fortress, the last line of which made me carve out my own eyes: `The guard admired Susan as she began her walk down the cement causeway. He noticed that her... (Harper's Magazine)
2nd excerpt from Joan Ryan's 'Water Giver' Sep 10, 2009
When we left that night, Barry kissed Ryan a dozen times on his cheeks and forehead and told him we'd be back in the morning. As Barry gathered the newspapers and cell phones, I bent and kissed Ryan and told him I loved him then laid my cheek against his. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Click to read: Jermaine Nixes Notion of Michael Drug Use Sep 9, 2009
Germaine and his other talentless roach brothers and sisters are bald-facedly wasting little time after their tearful 'farewell' of poofter MJ just two days ago at Whisperiong Glades in LosAngeles in making hay while the tears are still wet on the cheeks of the stupid Krautrs in Vienna that would think MJ was still some sort of normal person or even a TALENT.. I guess the translators never did adequately translate "S O D O M I T E" for the Kraut press. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Mother on trial in sons death: I just lost it Sep 4, 2009
He said he also noticed the boy appeared to daze off and his mouth was open and his cheeks were puffed. The boy also pulled at his ears, he said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
How Africans Lost Power In The World Sep 3, 2009
As well as in Africa the Missionaries preached that people should turn their cheeks in the face of abuse, exploitation, unfair trading practices, rapes, killings and stealing, and that EVERYTHING WOULD BE ALRIGHT IN THE NEXT WORLD. It is wise to reason and ask this simple question. Why the church-Christians did help to organise Slave Trade. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The slap heard around the newsroom and beyond Sep 3, 2009
Gone are the days where a child was seen but not heard, said yes sir and no ma am, and work their pants around the waist not below their but cheeks. The mother probably needed it more than the child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
LETTER: Conservatives lie about health care reform Sep 2, 2009
If you take the time to actually visit the site that cedric66 was trying to supply you would see THE VIDEO (the EVIDENCE) that the cop (Officer Wesley Cheeks, Jr at Jim Moran's town hall in Reston, VA last week) did pretty much what (your words) that terrible whitewing fanatical zealot lying site said it did. Hum, guess what- the video evidence seems to prove cedric66 100% accurate and your posts- yep proved wrong. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dallas couple finds support to deal with unborn son's terminal condition Aug 31, 2009
"Please fight for a little longer. Don't give up stay with us long enough so we can memorize the wrinkles in your skin and the shape of your little toes. I want to forever know what it's like to feel you grasp my pinky. Or how it feels to see you fall asleep on your daddy's chest. I want to touch your chubby cheeks and watch you dream. Please don't leave us, sweet boy.". When the Lauxes walked in the funeral home, Deidrea clutched her thick, black-leather planner over her belly like a shield. (KHOU.com, TX)
Key Dem Calls Party Moderates "Brain Dead" Aug 28, 2009
This bunch in congress right now could not grab their own AZZ cheeks if you placed their hands on them. Well except for Barney. (CBS News)
What She Sees In You: Facial Attractiveness Explained Aug 26, 2009
15, 2007) Men with large jaws, flaring cheeks and large eyebrows are sexy, at least in the eyes of our ancestors, researchers at the Natural History Museum have discovered. Facial attractiveness played a major. (Science Daily)
Power to reach out and touch somebody Aug 26, 2009
Sister Florencia says, rubbing Madalena's cheeks. Sister Florencia is one of four nuns of an order inspired by the work of Mother Teresa who perform physiotherapy on more than 60 disabled children, their only treatment in this poverty-stricken country of 1 million. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Click to read:At Least 1 Dead from Rouge Hurricane Wave Aug 24, 2009
" The storm delayed or halted ferry services from New York to Maine, and kept many beaches closed. In Montauk, N.Y., swimmers weren't allowed in the water, but surfers were out riding the waves. State parks spokesman George Gorman said almost 2,000 surfers showed up at Montauk on Sunday - the most ever counted there. They enjoyed waves that reached as high as 16 feet. Some areas that had prepared for the worst saw nothing. Libby Russ, who owns the Three Belles Marina in Niantic, Conn., said a... (CBS News)
Pair put on scholarship Aug 14, 2009
"This feels so good," said Paredes, his cheeks streaked with as many teardrops as raindrops. Paredes, a Castle High graduate, and Torres, a Kahuku High alumnus, are both third-year sophomores. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dysport Deemed Safe, Effective Anti-wrinkle Treatment, Plastic Surgeons Say Aug 14, 2009
(June 28, 2008) Rejuvenating newly identified fat compartments in the facial cheeks can help reduce the hollowed look of the face as it ages, according to new research by plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Bend It Like Obama? Aug 4, 2009
But in politics there are two kinds of issues: those that make your cheeks flush and inspire passion, and everything else. The integrity of our bodies, the care loved ones will or will not receive when they fall ill, the fear and misery that beset millions of people who are cruelly left to a prison of nagging illness because they don't have routine care--those are in the first category. (CBS News)
LFAGW to Offer First 'Living with Lupus' Baltimore Workshop on August 15 Jul 30, 2009
Butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose. Sun- or light-sensitivity (photosensitivity). (PR Newswire)
Claire Novak » Jul 24, 2009
The tears have spilled over now and two crystal drops glitter on her cheeks, and she is talking more to Rene than to anybody else in the room. "I could be burying you," she says, "and trying to explain to my kids why they don't have a dad. But I have you here. And if this is the worst that could happen to you, then for that I'm thankful.". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Skin-like Tissue Developed From Human Embryonic Stem Cells Jul 22, 2009
Little is known about how hESC can be developed into the multilayer tissues similar to those that line the gums, cheeks, lips, and other areas in the mouth. We used in vitro tissue engineering techniques to produce skin-like tissues that mimic the lining tissues found in the oral cavity, said Garlick. (Science Daily)
* Cuisine for guys who eat and ride and eat some more Jul 21, 2009
Others, like Astanas Lance Armstrong, are so gaunt that their cheeks have turned concave. Despite appearances, the riders at this three-week, 3,500km race are not starving. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Et Tu, Bruno? Jul 15, 2009
And so Brno minces, gyrates, strips, sashays and shant, shant, shants through Hollywood, Israel-Palestine, Africa, Wichita, an Alabama military base, ex-gay therapy, a swingers' sex party and a Sherman Oaks salon named Pink Cheeks that specializes in a beautifying treatment known as "anal bleaching." Needless to say, this is not a movie for those with delicate sensibilities. It is also not for the turgidly politically correct. (CBS News)
Mother of Confusion: A mother of a birth story -- Going from bad to worse (part 2) Jul 14, 2009
Still, I can't get enough of her and nibble her tender toes, cheeks and belly. Her skin is warm and sweet. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Migraine therapy advances with new drugs, clue to causes Jul 13, 2009
Pressure around the nose and cheeks and under the eyes Usually accompanied by a fever and infection or allergies. Rebound headache. (USA Today -- News)
High-risk surgery reaping rewards for man with Tourette's Jul 7, 2009
There is a change in his energy level, he seems like he has more color in his cheeks, and he seems more relaxed. He's more easy-going, he laughs and smiles more and that makes a huge difference. (Missoulian, MT)
Collaborative effort results in ‘The Disappearing Woman’ Jul 5, 2009
Then Chapman bursts into the theater, cheeks flushed and hair tousled. I love the idea of a Baroque-style dress blowing in the wind, she says. (Boston Globe)
For the Guys: The Benefits of a Big, Sexy Butt Jun 25, 2009
Push through your heels and squeeze your butt cheeks together as hard as possible as you move to the top. At the top, you should be in a straight line from your knees through your shoulders. (Fox News)
Neda an international martyr Jun 24, 2009
Mascara streamed down cheeks of the women, some in black chadors and others in designer mini-coats and sunglasses. The men's eyes were sore and bloodshot. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Click to read:Obama On Iran: "The World Is Watching" Jun 21, 2009
Evil loves to strike liberty from the cheeks of all And it's been that way since the beginning of time. For a mind that's not allowed to have a free thought Becomes but a slave to the masters of mankind. (CBS News)
Cynical? 2 reasons why not Jun 16, 2009
Where you LibDims pull 96% out of your stinkin sweaty butt cheeks is beyond me. Insofar as local state elections, I can t say. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
NewPa. father's 28-year-long quest for justice May 31, 2009
Smith noticed red, raw marks on Dawson's cheeks ... Schmidt also told authorities that Dawson had said he scalded his cheeks while lighting a fire in the furnace. (Florida Times-Union)
Anthony Lane: “Terminator Salvation” and “Jerichow.” May 25, 2009
At least Transformers have some color in their cheeks, whereas this disheartening saga is tinted in duns, umbers, and unrelieved mouse-grays. There is a nice warm glow at the climax, when a Terminator gets engulfed in molten metal, but, sadly, the same thing happened to the T-1000 in T2, and, to be frank, that liquid-orange look is so last century. (New Yorker)
3,400 die in vicious Thai Muslim insurgency May 25, 2009
"I just couldn't believe or accept what had happened because everyone loved them. They had no enemies. They were friends with the Muslims. 'Why? Why? Why?' I ask myself," says Arun's widow, Neng Kunvarit, tears flowing down her cheeks. Paa See, a community of 200 people including Muslims, had not witnessed a violent incident since the insurgency erupted in 2004. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
From tragedy to a renewalfor first transplant patient May 21, 2009
Scars ran under his eyes and down both cheeks to the corners of his mouth, but the new face closely matched the complexion of his own skin ... Dark stubble peppered his chin and cheeks; Helfgot, the donor, had a thick beard ... Pomahac remembers that Maki had lost his nose, upper lip, his cheeks, his right lower eyelid, the roof of his mouth, as well as underlying muscle, bone, and nerves. (Boston Globe)
Will Corporate Social Responsibility Save Obama's Socialist Experiment? May 16, 2009
When The Leader uses the bully pulpit (with teleprompters) to bully these private sector boys in pinstripe suits, it is reasonable to assume that many cheeks will be turned. However, there may be no businesses left to do the bailing required to save the Ship of State if the Administration replicates with other companies the monumental success it has achieved with Chrysler and General Motors, and if the White House succeeds in creating a massive brain drain in the American financial sector. (Townhall.com)
Drop the top May 14, 2009
This is when a lucky few grab the freedom of driving with their tops down, with the wind in their faces, with the morning dew on their cheeks. Let's face it: Very few people own or will ever own a convertible, an open-air car. (Globe and Mail)
Mom's 3 sons head to Afghanistan May 10, 2009
Hot tears streamed down her cheeks. Nobody knows what you and I went through, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Wallander' presents the introspective detective May 8, 2009
With rumpled clothes, stubble on his cheeks, and a belly, Branagh's Wallander ambles along the line between gentle sadness and workaholic exhaustion. Separated from his wife and living in seedy bachelor digs, he has given up his personal life to slosh wearily through the world's ills. (Boston Globe)
From gunshot survivor to face transplant patient May 8, 2009
Five years after a gun blast shattered her nose, cheeks and upper lip, she had a band of scar tissue extending across her face. "The most devastating of all was the fact that society had rejected her and children were afraid of her," said Siemionow, who led the December 10 transplant operation. (CNN -- Health)
More of this story May 6, 2009
A simple cut would have left no abrasion, she said, and a flat blunt object would have caused more abrasion, possibly including the nose, chin or cheeks. Looking at the pictures of the Bucks stairwell taken by police, Shah said she could not see anything that would cause such an injury. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The Dangers of Crystal Meth May 4, 2009
The sunken cheeks of a crystal meth addict are indicative of the poor diet from the drug. Crystal meth keeps drug addicts awake for days, and they feel no desire to eat. (Suite101.com)
Yeresesamu Indeed! May 2, 2009
See their puffy cheeks. Look at their thick necks. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Misunderstood Penis May 1, 2009
they're so cute, you just want to pinch their cheeks and give them cookies montavilla ), to the rather irritable (stupid, biased thinking again from an evolutionary psychologist hcollins2009 ). For some reason, when it comes to asking whether human beings have some specialized trait over the past several million years I ve found that people tend to get weirdly worked up about it. (Scientific American)
I Heart Wolverine May 1, 2009
The classic Claremont pose is either a character, head hung in shame with two enormous rivers of tears running down the cheeks as he or she delivers a self-loathing monologue, or a character with head thrown back and mouth open in a shout of rage, shaking tiny fists at heaven and vowing that the whole world will soon learn about his or her feelings. Page: 1 | Grady Hendrix, a New York writer, runs the. (Slate)
Swimmers feel sting as jellyfish thrive Apr 19, 2009
"It started burning from my left eyelid over my cheeks to my lip.". Battle said a painful welt remained on her face for a couple of hours and the burning sensation remained on her lips for four days. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Natural 'Barcodes' Help Us Recognize Faces Apr 14, 2009
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 darker, said Dr Dakin. The resulting horizontal stripes of information are reminiscent of a supermarket barcode. (Science Daily)
Making wishes come true Apr 11, 2009
Brittany Albertson was first, and she gave her rendition of the Carrie Underwood song "All-American Girl." With a baritone voice and bright-red cheeks, Chris Hardinger followed with a soulful cover of "I'm Feeling Good.". The teachers who were judging the acts tried to stay in character as best as possible. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Hidden Face In Nefertiti Bust Examined With CT Scan Apr 9, 2009
Compared to the outer stucco face, the inner face exhibited some differences: less depth in the corners of the eyelids, creases around the corner of the mouth and cheeks, less prominent cheekbones and a slight bump on the ridge of the nose. The ears on the inner sculpture were similar to those visible on the exterior. (Science Daily)
Human Embryonic Stem Cells May Revolutionize Treatment of Oral Disease Apr 6, 2009
However, little is known about how hESC can be developed into complex, multilayer oral tissues that line the gums, cheeks, lips, and other intra-oral sites. However, the use of hES cells for oral application faces numerous obstacles that must be overcome before their therapeutic potential can be realized. (Science Daily)
COLUMN: Wave and clap if you like foolin' around every day Apr 3, 2009
" God! Oh God! she screamed. Then an even louder "Da-a-a-ad" split our eardrums! She KNEW who was responsible! It goes without saying that she was ticked off at her dad for scaring her out of her wits. It didn't matter, because he was almost convulsing with laughter, tears running down his cheeks. He played it over and over to me after she went back to bed. "Did you hear that Billie"? Did you see her face when she flew in our room after seeing HIM" As I finally drifted off to sleep I could still... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
MIT: Why we have difficulty recognizing faces in photo negatives Mar 19, 2009
Sinha has previously studied light and dark relationships between different parts of the face, and found that in nearly every normal lighting condition, a person's eyes appear darker than the forehead and cheeks. He theorized that photo negatives are hard to recognize because they disrupt these very strong regularities around the eyes. (EurekAlert!)
Mothers sit down for right to breast-feed in public Mar 9, 2009
kris wrote on Mar 7, 2009 3:43 PM:" As a mother who breast-feed all 4 of my children, I chose not to do it in the presence of strangers. I did it so no one would be uncomfortable around me. I have absolutely no problem with others breastfeeding as long as they are discreet. I was in Wal-Mart one day and this lady with breasts down to he rknees was breastfeeding her child with the whole breast exposed. That went above and beyond appropriate. It is a wonderful thing to do for your child, not only... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
How humans kiss holds the key to our hearts, and much more Mar 8, 2009
Much of the cortex is devoted to picking up sensations from around the lips, cheeks, tongue and nose. Out of 12 cranial nerves, five of them are picking up the data from around the mouth. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The kitchen god's life Mar 8, 2009
" Nonetheless, there are those who reckon Ten may have unearthed an unlikely "star" in the elfin, mile-a-minute-talking Calombaris, despite a sometimes "worrying" dress sense that can run to powder blue safari jackets. "He has a warmth and a quirky way of looking at food that is both funny and surprisingly evocative," says Preston. Calombaris' books and his earlier TV work on the daytime show Ready Steady Cook have become a rallying point for Greek and Cypriot pride in their food, says someone... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
• Don't add HDL, LDL and triglycerides to get total cholesterol Mar 5, 2009
I tried three to four drops on my nose and cheeks twice. Well, it felt as if someone lit a torch on my face both times. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
NEW WARFARE: Some military families face a long goodbye Mar 3, 2009
Harold Mowl watched the operator sign back, drawing imaginary lines down her cheeks. She was saying his daughter was weeping into the phone. (USA Today)
...the Republicans failed to lead and continue to fail to impress. … Feb 26, 2009
They are waving their fists, standing behind their fallen leader McCain, who mugs defiance from his seat, and vogues revenge with body posture, eyebrow arches, and puffed cheeks. We must not falter, or be afraid, against the final onslaught by the vestiges of the Evangelical Right who seek our destruction. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hand crafted locally grown Feb 26, 2009
Ryan says she digs a man with a soul patch, but then she turns red in the cheeks and doesn t say why. Her mom was big on a guy named Magnum, the mustache wearing, Ferrari driving PI better known as Tom Selleck. (Helena Independent Record)
What's causing my recurring headaches? Feb 24, 2009
Sinus infections also frequently cause headaches, often on the forehead or over the cheeks, with increased pain when one leans forward or lies down. In some people, certain foods can trigger migraines or other headaches. (CNN -- Health)
Cupid's Arrow May Cause More Than Just Sparks To Fly This Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2009
"This internal elixir of love is responsible for making our cheeks flush, our palms sweat and our hearts race.". Levels of these substances, which include dopamine, adrenaline and norepinephrine, increase when two people fall in love. (Science Daily)
Kristin Hoke's cancer journey Feb 15, 2009
Bella, with her plump cheeks, growing vocabulary and calm manner, is Hoke s daily reality check. She s the biggest reason why Hoke spends hours on research and networking and fund raising. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tuba Spells Trouble for Young Musician Feb 13, 2009
Imagine the photos of the late, great trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie with his cheeks puffed out, Myssiorek said. "I would be surprised if he never got that [condition].". (MEDLINEplus)
Nipple Brother's bring dirty humor to light in series Feb 13, 2009
With their tongues firmly lodged in their cheeks, Leyner and Golberg teach the "incoming class" the tricks of the trade (diagnosing, brain exercises, bedside manner, etc. . (Daily Orange, NY)
Rihanna, Chris Brown Abuse Details Feb 12, 2009
com is reporting on the extent of her injuries, which includes bruising to her head, nose, lips, and cheeks and arms. Brown was charged with making criminal threats and released on $50,000 bail. (Suite101.com)
Washington dishonesty Feb 12, 2009
Obama is still in his election mode, tripping hippy hop down the steps of AirForce One and kissing old ladies on the cheeks with a hug. trying to keep the ol charisma going. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Harpist helps ease pain of hospital patients Feb 12, 2009
The sad family watched her, dabbing their cheeks. Kuo never knows what she's going to pluck before she sits down. (Anchorage Daily News)
No Joe against Bobcats Feb 8, 2009
One thing I have to say about Philadelphia: Brand didn t exactly have them playing better ball than last year, wherein they had a winning record, and firing Mo Cheeks is something I stilll don t think worked. Too much changed for them, and not necessarily for the positive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
