Thinking about undergoing plastic surgery? Perhaps you’re simply curious about the modern phenomenon of breast augmentation, tummy tucks and liposuction sweeping first world nations? No matter your interest in the subject, modern technology makes it possible for anyone to not only learn about the processes involved in plastic surgery, but to see it firsthand via video and models.
Take the aforementioned technology one step further and you can be sure that, as the saying goes, there’s an app for that. sure enough, users of the Apple iPhone can get a close-up look at a variety of cosmetic procedures by using these four apps that simulate a plastic surgery:
If you’re in the market for breast enhancement surgery, a clever app dubbed iAugment has the tools needed to give you a realistic look at the future, augmented you. iAugment allows its users to snap a photo of themselves and then manipulate the chest using a variety of tools in order to “test” different sized breast implants. the results are simply magnified but the effect is not wasted, looking realistic enough to give at least a worthwhile snapshot of how different sized breasts could appear on an individual’s frame.
In a fashion similar to iAugment, the Thin me Bariatric Surgery app allows people interested in losing significant weight by means of surgery to preview what their bodies will look like without the excess weight that bariatric surgery can remove.
Beyond simple gratuitous imaging, the app also provides potential patients with information and links to resources that will educate them on their weight-loss options, focusing in particular on heavy lifting (some of it literal) that is required pre- and post-surgery in order to ease into a permanently healthy lifestyle.
The folks at Allure Medical Spa, a treatment center offering various forms of cosmetically enhancing surgery, provide the Boost Your Beauty app to give potential patients a look at the way that different plastic surgeries will affect their look. from eyebrow raising to botox injections, this app will modify any uploaded photo in order to provide a preview, helping users get to know resident staff at the same time, all in preparation for an eventual visit to Allure.
Named after MTV reality television star Heidi Montag, a self-professed cosmetic surgery addict, the Heidi yourself app for iPhone is a joint venture between MTV UK, a British television studio, and the Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Clinic. like the apps outlined above, this one allows users to manipulate photographs in an effort to preview the effect that various forms of plastic surgery will have on their face and physique, even allowing for one-touch Facebook sharing to show your friends and family what you’ve created.
Cosmetic surgery, like any medical procedure, is nothing to take lightly and these iPhone apps are just one form of technology helping patients to become better informed during their consideration period. Physical hopes aside, always remember to commit time to research the clinic, the liposuction cost and the doctor most suited to your needs, keeping a close eye on your health throughout and helping you to be the best, most beautifully unique you possible!
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – an attorney for Apple told a jury Tuesday that bitter rival Samsung faced two options to compete in the booming cellphone market after Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to critical acclaim in 2007: Innovate or copy.
Samsung chose to copy, making its smartphones and computer tablets illegal knockoffs of Apple's popular products, attorney Harold McElhinny claimed.
Samsung “has copied the entire design and user experience” of Apple's iPhone and iPad, McElhinny told a jury during his opening statement at the patent trial involving the world's two largest makers of cellphones.
In his opening statement, Samsung attorney Charles Verhoeven countered that the South Korean company employs thousands of designers and spends billions of dollars on research and development to create new products.
“Samsung is not some copyist, some Johnny-come-lately doing knockoffs,” he said.
Verhoeven asserted that Apple is like many other companies that use similar technology and designs to satisfy consumer demands for phones and other devices that play music and movies and take photographs.
For example, he said several other companies and inventors have filed patent applications for the rounded, rectangular shape associated with Apple products.
“Everyone is out there with that basic form factor,” Verhoeven said. “There is nothing wrong with looking at what your competitors do and being inspired by them.”
A verdict in Apple's favor could lead to banishment of Samsung's Galaxy products from the U.S. market, said Mark A. Lemley, a professor and director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology.
A verdict in Samsung's favor, especially if it prevails on its demands that Apple pay its asking price for certain transmission technology, could lead to higher-priced Apple products.
The witness lists of both sides are long on experts, engineers and designers and short on familiar names. Apple CEO Tim Cook is not scheduled to testify.
On Tuesday afternoon, Apple designer Christopher Stringer wrapped up the first day of testimony discussing his role in helping create the company's iPhone and iPod during his 17 years at the company.
Dressed in a tan suit, the bearded and long haired designer said because of Apple's desire to create original products, he and his co-workers surmounted numerous engineering problems such as working with the products' glass faces in producing both products over a number of years. Stringer said he was upset when he saw Samsung's Galaxy products enter the market.
“We've been ripped off, it's plain to see,” Stringer said. “It's offensive.”
Trial resumes Friday with the testimony of Apple senior vice president for marketing Philip Schiller.
Cupertino-based Apple Inc. filed its lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co. last year and is demanding $2.5 billion in damages, an award that would dwarf the largest patent-related verdict to date.
The case marks the latest skirmish between the two companies over product designs. A similar trial began last week, and the two companies have been fighting in other courts in the United Kingdom and Germany.
In the patent case, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh last month ordered Samsung to pull its Galaxy 10.1 computer tablet from the U.S. market pending the outcome of the patent trial. however, she barred Apple attorneys from telling jurors about the ban.
Apple lawyers argue there is almost no difference between Samsung products and its own, and that the South Korean company's internal documents show it copied Apple's iconic designs and its interface.
Samsung counter-claims that Apple copied its iPhone from Sony. in addition, Samsung alleges Apple is using some of Samsung's own inventions without payment, such as a computer chip at the heart of the iPhone.
Samsung lawyers also stressed the company has been developing mobile phones since 1991, long before Apple jumped into the market in 2007.
Also at issue at the trial are some of the most basic functions of today's smartphones and computer tablets, including scrolling with one finger and zooming with a finger tap.
Tuesday morning's proceedings began with a bit of drama.
First, a juror pleaded with the judge to be released from the trial, saying she suffered a panic attack and spent a sleepless night after belatedly discovering that her employer would not pay her salary while she served. A sympathetic judge granted her request and left the jury with nine members.
Then the judge rebuked John Quinn, one of Samsung's attorneys, for refusing to stop a line of legal argument the judge said she had ruled on numerous times.
“Mr. Quinn, don't make me sanction you,” the judge said as the lawyer continued his argument. “Please. Please. Please, take a seat.”
Quinn relented and sat down, but his tenacity underscored the high stakes of the trial that is costing both sides millions of dollars in legal fees and expenses. Battalions of lawyers from prestigious law firms are working overtime to file myriad court documents.
The most senior lawyers on each side charge upward of $500 an hour for their representation
Legal experts said that most patent disputes are resolved way before trials that can bring unpredictable and ruinous verdicts.
“A patent case of this magnitude has the possibility of impacting phone technology for years to come,” said Manotti Jenkins, a patent attorney with no stake in the trial. “Given the substantial revenue that is generated by smartphone technology, companies are likely to prompt more litigation of this type and continue to use the courts as an attempt to protect and expand market share.”
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A lot of the discussion about the rise in social networking tends to shift toward the subject of users being divorced from real life, sitting at home instead of going out and actually meeting people. one would assume this would lead to a society where vanity and looks don’t seem as important, but in fact it’s exactly the opposite that seems to be true.
Don’t believe us? then just take a look at a plastic surgeon in Virginia that offers a “FaceTime Facelift, a procedure that was designed because people had been coming in and saying they wanted to look more photogenic when chatting with people over FaceTime. and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Profile pictures on Facebook, video calls on Skype, it’s all part of the problem. Even though you may not ever see someone in real life, you want them to know that you look good.
New York plastic surgeon Dr. Adam Schaffner summed it up in a Mashable interview: “People will come in and say, ‘I saw myself in the mirror, but I didn’t really notice it until I saw myself on Facebook or on my iPhone or iPad. When you look in the mirror you’re seeing the mirror image of yourself. but when you see yourself on social media, you’re seeing yourself the way the world sees you.”
PUBLISHED: 06:24 EST, 15 June 2012 | UPDATED: 11:13 EST, 15 June 2012
Steve Wozniak said Siri had worked better as a standalone product
Siri was the last iPhone’s stand-out feature when it launched last October.
But the man who created Apple – the man who first typed on a keyboard and watched the letters appear on-screen – says Apple has damaged Siri, and that it worked much better before it was built into the iPhone.
Steve Wozniak, speaking on a tour in Australia, told Times Union: ‘A lot of people say Siri. I say poo-poo.
‘I was using it to make reservations long before Apple bought it. I would say: “Siri, what are the five largest lakes in California?” andit would come up, one, two, three, four, five.
‘And I would ask: “What are the prime numbers greater than 87?” and they would come up all in a row. that was pretty incredible.
Then Apple bought Siri.’
Then Times Union reports: that Wozniak ‘then paused, lifted his right hand and gave it a big thumbs down.’
Giving examples of how Siri had changed, he added: “What are the largest lakes in California?” I’d get all these lakefrontproperties.
‘And I’d say “What are the prime numbers greater than 87?” – and I’d get prime rib.
He concluded: ‘I’m really disappointed, but it’s still a market for the future – I think voice recognition for all the platforms is going to get better and better and better at putting together complete sentences and phrases.
Wozniak said Siri (pictured on the middle phone) worked better before Apple purchased the software
Apple Computer founders Steve Jobs (left) and Steve Wozniak (right) in 1976, as Apple went from start-up to computer giant
‘It will understand a backup, the little faults in our speech that humans understand. It will understand that eventually.’
In a lengthy interview, the 61-year-old also told the website he was pleased with Apple’s latest Developers Conference, in which the company launched a new range of MacBook, a competitor to Google Maps, and new updates to the operating system which underpins the iPhone.
He also rebuffed criticism that the conference had been underwhelming, saying: ‘People are always going to be disappointed – I really like the new MacBook.’
This year, a plastic surgeon in Virginia started a media frenzy when he publicized a procedure that he said could help people look younger when they appear on Skype and other video-chat services.He named the surgery the FaceTime Face-Lift, after the popular iPhone feature.
“People don’t come in asking for a FaceTime Face-Lift per se,” Dr. Robert K. Sigal of the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Reston, Va., said in a YouTube video.“what they’ll say is that ‘I don’t like the way I look when I’m video-chatting.’ ”
The blogosphere pounced on the news, often painting Sigal as predatory and his patients as vain. But the FaceTime Face-Lift was more than just provocative branding.
Sigal, who charges $10,000 for the procedure, said that people usually gaze down into their video-chat devices — which is just about the least flattering angle, shortening the face and accentuating any fat under the chin.The procedure he developed, he said, reduces sagging necks but doesn’t leave a scar under the chin — where the camera usually points — as traditional neck-lifts do.
About a quarter of the 100 face-lift patients he saw last year — including his wife — cited how they look on webcams as a reason for going under the knife, he said.other plastic surgeons have heard similar concerns, said Dr. Malcolm Z. Roth, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
The phenomenon isn’t surprising, given how pervasive video chats have become for everything from job interviews to online dating.
A management consultant in Virginia who requested anonymity said she underwent a FaceTime Face-Lift in part because she communicates so much by video conferencing. In a video conference, the screen shows not only the other party’s face but also the user’s, in a corner inset.
“When you’re video-calling someone, you can no longer ignore the fact” that your face and neck are starting to droop, the consultant said.
Sigal likened it to “a mirror on steroids.”
These new anxieties are a function of the omnipresent camera, said Rosalind W. Picard, a professor of media arts and sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
“Back when you just kind of chatted with people, you didn’t know you had broccoli in your teeth,” she added. “now, the camera shows you all the horrible stuff.”
Treasure Coast Macintosh Users Group: iPads, iMacs, iPods and iPhones. Morgade Library, 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart, 5 p.m., April 19. 772-283-5646; tcmug.net.Mother’s Day Doggie Fashion Show/Luncheon: Presented by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. Renato’s Italian Ristorante & Grille, Harbour Bay Plaza, 3720 SE Ocean Blvd., Sewall’s Point, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., may 11. Register: 772-600-3216; hstc1.org.
Digital Media Lab Series: Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 772-221[1403; www.library.martin.fl.us.
3:30 p.m., April 12: Tips and Tricks from the Mac Users Group.
3 p.m., April 19: 21st Century Skills for Today's World.
3 p.m., April 21: iPad vs. Tablet: Which one is Right for You?
11 a.m., April 25: Android vs. iPhone: Which one is Right for You?
2 p.m., April 26: Bundle, Minutes, Pay as You go? how to Decide Which plan is Right for You.
Fall Football and Cheer Registration: PopWarner. Martin County South Youth Athletic League. Port Salerno Civic Center, 4950 SE Anchor Ave., Stuart, 1-4 p.m., April 14. Age 5-15. $150-$160. Register: 772-834-1267; mcsyal.org.
Creative Art fair: Artwork, crafts, plants, baked goods. Summerfield Clubhouse, 6542 SE Twin Oaks Circle, Stuart, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 14. Benefits Habitat for Humanity. 772-781-0948.
The Party Dogs Dance Concert: Carlin Park, Seabreeze Amphitheater, 750 S. A1A, Jupiter, 7-9 p.m., April 21. 561-966-7099; pbcparks.com.
Fine Art and Craft show: Jensen Beach Art League. Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 North Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 15. 772-692-1191.
Monday Movie Night: "Bull Durham," starring Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner. coffee bar Blue Door, 38 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart, 8 p.m., April 9. 722-221-7707; coffeebarbluedoor.com.
Medicare Made Clear: have questions about Medicare? Turning 65? Join us and learn. Duffy's Restaurant, 6431 SE U.S. 1, Stuart, 10 a.m., April 11. Age 55+. Register: 772-579-8400.
Poppleton Creek Dog Park Anniversary: Humane Society celebrates one year. Poppleton Creek Dog Park, SE Central Parkway, between Kanner Highway and U.S. 1, Stuart, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 21. hstc1.org.
LOOKING AHEAD
An Evening of Comedy: Actor/comedian Larry Silver, comedians Marvin Lee, Barry John and juggler/comedian Barry John. Barn Theatre, 2400 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 8 p.m., April 6. $20. Tickets: 772-287-4884; barn-theatre.com.
Lox through A Lens: Photo presentation, luncheon. River Center, 805 N U.S. 1, Jupiter, noon, April 6. RSVP: 561-743-7123; Rivercenter@loxahatcheeriver.org.
Poetry and Measure: Speaking against Error, Roderick Hofer, Ph.D., IRSC English professor discusses poems of Yeats, Moore, Ashbery, Gluck. Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, 2-3:30 p.m., April 6. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.
First Friday Flix: "Departures". Unity of Stuart, 211 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, 7 p.m., April 6. 772-286-3878; unityofstuart.org.
Passover Seder: Religious celebration. Chabad Jewish Center, 2809 SW Sunset Trial, Palm City. 7:45 p.m., April 6. chabdmsl.com.
History Lecture Series: Illustrated talks by Josh Liller. Cummings Library, 2351 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2-4 p.m., April 6; 3-5 p.m., may 25, June 15. 772-221-1403; library.Martin.fl.us.
Good Friday: Stations of the Cross with Reserve Sacrament. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5150 SE Railway Ave., Stuart. 7 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 6 p.m., April 6. 772-286-5455; stlukesfl.org
Holy Saturday: Service in the Memorial Garden.St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5150 SE Railway Ave., Stuart. 10 a.m., April 7. 772-286-5455; stlukesfl.org
Hike through History: Jupiter's National Landscape Conservation system historic site. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter. 8-10 a.m., April 7. Ages 5+ w/ adult. RSVP: 561-747-8380 ext. 101.
13th Annual Easter fair: Games, egg hunt, cotton candy, hot dogs, more. Flagler Park, Flagler Ave., Stuart, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 7. 772-287-7422; fbcstuart.org.
Gators Creators: Special arts 'n' crafts program for kids. River Center, 805 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter, 10 a.m,. April 7. Age 3+. $3. Reservation: 561-743-7123; education@loxahatcheeriver.org.
"My Favorite Bird" Art, Essay Contest Picnic: Possum Long Nature Center, 621 Palm Beach Rd., Stuart, 1 p.m., April 7. audubonmartincounty.org.
Easter Sunday: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5150 SE Railway Ave., Stuart. 6 a.m.; 9 a.m.; 10 a.m. April 8. 772-286-5455; stlukesfl.org
Easter Egg Hunt: Over 1000 filled eggs. Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 N.E. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach, 10:30 a.m., April 8. Ages 2-10. Bring a basket. 772-334-3404; trinityjb.org.
Easter Celebration, Egg Hunt: Service followed by Egg Hunt, Reception. the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 4484 S.W. Citrus Blvd., Palm City, 10 a.m., April 8. 772-283-6221; adventpalmcity.org.
Treasure Coast Youth Symphony: "From the Soul"; special guest 2011-2012 Concerto Competition Winner, Hannah Geisinger. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 p.m., April 9. $7-$18. Ticket: 561-207-5900; treasurecoastyouthsymphony.com.
April 23: "Ospreys of Pelican Island: an Exploration into the Life of the Fish Hawk"
Mark Bittman: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 p.m., April 10. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.
Surfrider Foundation, Treasure Coast Chapter: Greg Braun of Sustainable Ecosystems International. Kona Beach Café, 3340 NE Pineapple Ave., Jensen Beach, 7 p.m., April 10. Ww2.surfrider.org/treasurecoast.
Landscape Maintenance Training: Exam prep. Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 11. Age 18+. $35. Register: 772-288-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.
Ballet Folklorico: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 p.m., April 11. $25-$30. Tickets: 561-207-5900; palmbeachstate.edu//x13028.xml.
Republican Party Open House: Martin County Republican Executive Committee: Indiantown Civic Center, 15516 S.W. Osceola St., 6 p.m., April 11. martingop.org.
Historical Society Enrichment Program: the History of the Palm Beach Gardens Library Palm Beach Gardens Regional Library, Campus Drive, 7 p.m., April 11. 561-622-6156; pbghistoricalsociety.org.
Open House: Community invited for appreciation, appetizers. Edward Jones Financial Services, 6060 SE U.S. 1, Stuart, 3-6 p.m., April 12. edwardjones.com.
Fine Art Fundraiser For Denali Botolino: Silent art auction. 51 Supper Club, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 12. 561-906-0254; devinmhowell@gmail.com.
Swing into Spring Outdoor Concert: Veterans Plaza, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 p.m., April 12. 561-630-1100; pbgfl.com.
Spring Music Festival: Band, chorus, more from the Upper & Middle Benjamin School. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 p.m., April 12. $5. Tickets: 561-472-3476; thebenjaminschool.org.
Critters, Cows and Cowboys: Speaker, Bob Montanaro, photograph and video project chronicling Sexton Ranch. Audubon House, 621 S.E. Palm Beach Road, Stuart, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., April 12. 772-288-2637; audubonmartincounty.org. Also, walking tour field trip to the cattle ranch, April 13.
Creative Cocktails Creative Couture: Woman's Club of Stuart, 729 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 5:30-8:30 p.m., April 13. Ages 21+. $30-$35. Ticket: 772-834-8508; womansclubofstuart.com.
Focus on Foreign Film: Cinema club screens & discusses movie. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2 p.m., March 2, April 13, may 4, June 1. 772-221-1403; library.Martin.fl.us.
2012 Stuart Sailfish Regatta: Benefits USS Sailing Center, Children's Museum and Maritime Museum. Stuart Causeway. 10 a.m., April 13-15. stuartsailfishregatta.org.
Loxahatchee River Photography Contest Celebration Event: Cocktail reception. River Center, 805 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter, 7 p.m., April 13. 561-743-7123; rivercenter@loxahatcheeriver.org.
Walk to Cure Diabetes: Flagler Park, 201 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 9 a.m.-noon, April 14. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Fdn. 561-686-7701; walk.jdrf.org.
National Library Week Celebration: Join Library Friends, staff for cake; print and digital updates. Friends of Martin County Libraries, Martin County Library system: All Martin County libraries, 2-4 p.m., April 14. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.
Jove Comedy Experience: Original comedy theater production featuring. improv, sketch and musical comedy. the Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Road #34, Jupiter, 8 p.m., April 14. Ages: 13+. $16. Ticket: 561-575-4942; theatlantictheater.com.
Christian Singles Dance: Buffet Dinner, 15 min worship & message; dancing. Jupiter Elks, 10070 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter. 7 p.m., April 14. Adult. $15. 561-972-1872; meetup.com/Christian-Singles-of-Jupiter/.
Tropical Ranch Botanical Gardens: Rare and unusal plants for sale. 1905 SW Ranch Trail, Stuart. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 14, 15. Guided tours 10 a.m. April 14, 1 p.m. April 15. trbg.us.
Financial Living Course: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 623 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 9am to 3pm, April 14. $25. 772-287-3244; stmarys-stuart.org.
PAL Flea Market: Fundraiser. Cross Community Church, 2575 Lone Pine Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 a.m.-noon, April 14. Benefits kids educational & recreational activities. 561-627-6603; upsonc@pbso.org.
Walk to Cure Diabetes: Flagler Park, 201 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 9 a.m.-noon, April 14. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Fdn. 561-686-7701; walk.jdrf.org.
Blessing Of the Fleet: North Fork of St. Lucie River, Stuart, noon, April 14. 772-221-0232; theblessingofthefleet.com.
Taste Of Success: International Wine Tasting. Harbour Bay Plaza, 3766 SE Ocean Blvd., Sewall's Point, 6 p.m., April 14. $50-$150; benefits Helping People Succeed Foundation. Reservation: 772-320-0776; hpsfl.org.
St Clare Variety show: Students acting scenes, vocal solos & duets, dance numbers. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 p.m., April 14. $10. Tickets: 561-622-7171.
First Step to Stardom Audition Day: Casting the Music Man, through the Looking Glass, the Laramie Project. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., April 14. Ages 6-20. Register: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org/fsts.
Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction: Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 N.E. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach, 4-7 p.m., April 14. $7. kids under 10 free. Ticket: 772-334-3404; trinityjb.org.
Elisabeth Lahti Concert Series: Sha-Boom, Doo-wop singing group. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2 p.m., April 14. Ticket: 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.
Your Florida Yard Series: Everything You Wanted to know About your Yard. Hosted by St. Lucie Extension and Master Gardeners. St. Lucie Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon, April 14. Register: 772-462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar2.html.
ABC USPS Boating Course: MarineMax, 2370 S.W. Palm City Road, Stuart, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 14; exam 1-5 p.m. April 15. Ages 18+. $75. Register: 772-344-8227; Malischka@aol.com.Kids Yoga: Nature inspired yoga for children. River Center, 805 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter, 9:30 a.m., April 14. Age 3+. $5. Reservation: 561-743-7123; education@loxahatcheeriver.org.
Miss Princesita Palm Beach 2012 Pageant: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 3:30 p.m., April 15. $20. Tickets: 561-667-7719; missprincesitapalmbeach.com.
April 18: Jane du Brin, "The Influence of Modernist Ideals on Artists' Treatment of the Figure"
May 16: Niurka Barroso, Deborah Gooch, Amarilis Velis, "Three Women Artists: Aesthetics & Identity"
Lighthouse Lecture Series: Melissa Tolbert: Balancing the Environmental Needs of a Federal Florida Oasis Lighthouse Deck, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter. 3 p.m., April 19.
"Arsenic and old Lace": two spinster sisters have a nasty habit of poisoning their guests. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 p.m. April 19-21, 2 p.m. April 21-22. $7-$25. Tickets: 561-207-5900; pbshakespeare.org.
Mini Movie Day: Kid friendly movie with popcorn and juice box. River Center, 805 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter, 10 a.m., April 19. $3. Reservation: 561-743-7123; education@loxahatcheeriver.org.
"Rent": School Edition. StarStruck Theatre, 2101 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart, 7 p.m., April 20, 21, 26, 27, 28; 2 p.m., April 22, 29. Age 13+. $20-$30. 772-283-7787; StarStruckFL.com.
Fashion show and Luncheon: "Tropical Delights" theme, door prizes, raffles, silent auction. Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 N.W. Harbour Ridge Blvd., Palm City, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 21. $45. Benefits Port St. Lucie Business Women's Community Action Grants & Awards. Reservations: 772-342-7701.
Spring Plant Sale: Martin County Master Gardeners. Martin County Extension Service (MC Fairgrounds), 2614 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, 9 a.m.-noon, April 21. 772-288-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.
Document Shredding Event: Purge old files. Aycock Funeral Home, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter. 11 a.m. -1 p.m., April 21. $5/box donation. Benefits Rotary Club of Jupiter-Tequesta Foundation. 561-746-5124; AycockFuneralHomeJupiter.com.
Earth Day: Events at the Environmental Studies Center, 2900 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. 10 a.m., April 21. 772-334-4643; escmc.org.
Florida Native Plant Society: Martin County Chapter. Plants to be sold at Earth Day Event. Environmental Studies Center, 2900 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 21.
Art For Animals: Paint a ceramic Florida animal. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 S.E. US 1, 11:30 a.m., April 21. $3. Register: 772-546-2067; hobesoundnaturecenter.com.
John Walsh Child Safety Day: Fingerprinting, DNA kits, photos, more. Treasure Coast Toyota, 5101 S.E. U.S. 1, Stuart, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 21. 772-283-8300; treasurecoasttoyotaofstuart.com.
Seining in the Grassflats: Get wet and seine for small lagoon creatures. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 S.E. Federal Highway, 1 p.m., April 21. Age 4+ with parent. Register: 772-546-2067; hobesoundnaturecenter.com.
Golf Outing: Knights of Columbus Council 7514. Eagle Marsh Golf Club, Royal Oak Drive, Jensen Beach, 1 p.m., April 21. $75-$275. Benefits back to back Ministries. 561-662-5810; KofC7514.org.
Golf Outing: Benefit Hobe Sound Animal Protection League. Four person scramble includes cart, lunch, beverages, prizes, hors d'oeuvres. Champions Golf Club, 3400 S.E. Summerfield Way, Stuart, 11 a.m., April 21. $100 player; $60 sponsor. Reservation: 772-220-4251; beachboytom@comcast.net.
Earth Day Celebration: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 S.E. U.S. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 21. 772-546-2067; hobesoundnaturecenter.com.
Florida Lighthouse Day: Two-for-One admission today only to celebrate Florida Lighthouses. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 21. 561-747-8380 x101; jupiterlighthouse.org.
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet: Speaker, Congressman Allen West. Monarch County Club, Palm City, April 21. $75. Reservation: 772-834-5823.
Hook Kids on Fishing: Learn about casting, conservation, and fishing safety. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 S.E. Federal Highway, 9 a.m., April 21. Age 5-14. Reservation: 772-546-2067; hobesoundnaturecenter.com.
All-American Soap Box Derby: N.W. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach, noon, April 21. Ages 7-17. Register: 772-209-7182; sponsor@jbsoapboxderby.com.
Love and Hope in Action Concert/BBQ Dinner: Christian bands, kids activities. Halpatiokee Regional Park Skate Pavilion, 7645 Lost River Road, Stuart, 5-8 p.m., April 21. $5-$10. Ticket: 772-781-7002; lahia.org.
WOW Girl Scout SAVE Water Badge Program: WOW with Society of Women Engineers. River Center, 805 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter, 8:30 a.m.-noon, April 21. Register: 561-743-7123; education@loxahatcheeriver.org.
Great American Clean-Up: Cleaning the intracoastal, Blowing Rocks. River Center, 805 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter, 9 a.m., April 21. Register: 561-743-7123; rivercenter@loxahatcheeriver.org.
Earth Day: Artists, vendors booths. noon-5 p.m., April 22. Between Pirates Cove & Fins Restuarant, Port Salerno. fishhouseartcenter.com.
Slam Breakfast: Knights of Columbus, 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart, 8-11:30 a.m., April 22. $2-$5. 772-286-7507; Wilmafritz@att.net.
How to make Pickles: move over Vlasic! Here we come! Palm Beach Gardens Farmers Market, North Palm Beach, 11:30 a.m., April 22. 888-714-7624.
Palm Beach State College Concert Band & Concert Chorus: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 p.m., April 24. $10. TIckets: 561-207-5900; palmbeachstate.edu//x13029.xml.
Alzheimer's Caregivers: Educational Meeting. Guest speaker Dr. Henry Calas, neurologist. Mayes Center for Hope, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart., 2:30–4 p.m., April 24. 800-861-7826; ext. 501.
Caregiver Educational Meeting: Dr. Calas, neurologist. Mayes Center for Hope, Hospice building, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, 2:30-4 p.m., April 24. 800-861-7826; donna.true@alz.org.
Unwanted Attention: Privacy and Free Speech in the Age of You Tube Lecture. Florida Atlantic University Lifelong Learning Society-Jupiter Campus. 2:30 p.m., April 24. $20-30. Ages: 18+; llsjupiter.com.
Keep Flippin' Gymnastics: "The Endless Summer Camp," unique tumbling and apparatus revue. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 2 p.m., April 28-29. $17. Tickets: 561-745-2511; .keepflippin.com.
Golf Tournament: Treasure Coast Charities Classic includes lunch, door prizes, trophies, silent auction. Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd., Palm City, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start, April 28. $125. Register: 772-971-9391; TreasureCoastCharities.com.
A Dance For everyone: Celebration of National Dance Week. Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, 6 p.m., April 29. $15. Benefits VSAFL. Ticket: 772-286-7827; lyrictheatre.com.Plastic Surgery and Skin Cancer: Dr. Steven Adler on sun exposure, moles, age spots, wrinkles. Treasure Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 S.E. Central Parkway, Stuart, 5-6 p.m., April 30. RSVP: 772-223-5020; tcuuc.com.
ArtWorkshop: Different media, skill levels. Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum and School of Art, Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta. April 30- may 5. 561-748-8737; LighthouseArts.org.
MAY EVENTS
Madeleine Albright: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 p.m., may 3. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.
2012 mARTies Awards: Presented by the Arts Council.. StarStruck Performing Arts Center & Theatre, 2101 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, 6 p.m., may 3. $60-75. Ticket: 772-287-6676; martinarts.org.
"Henry and Mudge": Kids Korner Series. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Road, 6 p.m., may 4. $12. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.
Spring into Dance!: End-of-year concert featuring the Benjamin School Upper and Middle School dance ensembles. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 7:30 p.m., may 4. $5. 561-472-3476. thebenjaminschool.org.
5 De Mayo Celebration: Fiesta. Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant, 3450 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart, 5 p.m., may 5. 772-283-9656; juangarcia_772@yahoo.com.
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches' Patriotic Concert: Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 7:30 p.m., may 5. $15. 561-832-3115. symbandpb.com
Indian River Pops Orchestra presents Broadway: Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 p.m., may 6. $25. 561-207-5900; IndianRiverPops.org.
Mounted Bromeliads: make & take workshop with Christopher Beck. Pinder's Nursey, 5500 SW Martin Hwy, Palm City, 1-3 p.m., may 6. Ages 10+. $40. Register: 772-781-8085; pindersnursery.com.
Art Of the Age & the story Of English: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, 2 p.m., 772-221-1403; library.Martin.fl.us.
April 3: Buddhist Art — Ajanta Caves in India
May 8: Alfred Stieglitz 1864-1946
Paul and Sandra Goldner Arts in the Gardens for Young People: Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 9:45, 11:45 a.m., may 8. 561-207-5900. eisseycampustheatre.org
Tee it Up for Honor Flight: Reception, golf tournament. Eagle Marsh Country Club, 3869 NW Royal Oak Drive, Jensen Beach, reception 3-7 p.m. may 18; tournament 9 a.m. may 19. $100. Register: 772-631-3671; honorflightsefl.org.
Spring Showcase: Palm Beach Suzuki School of Music. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 p.m., may 18. $12. pbssm.com.
Guys and Dolls: Atlantic Arts Academy presents the timeless musical comedy. the Borland Center, 4901 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., may 19. Ages: 7+. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-4942; theatlantictheater.com.
New Gardens Band presents Honoring America's Fallen: Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 p.m., may 26. $20. 561-207-5900. NewGardensBand.org.
Mrs. Florida, Ms. Florida and miss Florida Teen Pageant: Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 p.m., may 27. $25-$30. 1-800-384-3600. mrsflorida.com
Exchange Club Blue Water Open Charity Fishing Dolphin Mania Tournament: Fort Pierce City Marina, 1 Avenue A, 6:30 a.m., may 19. Registration, Marina's Tiki Bar, 6 p.m., may 18. Captains Meeting, 7 p.m., may 18. $200-$250. 772-532-9375. bluewateropen.org.
"Pippin": Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Road, 7:30 p.m. may 18-19, 2 p.m. may 20. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.
End Of Season Sale: 10-50% off everything. the Fish House Art Gallery, 4745 SE DeSoto Ave., Port Salerno, noon-5 p.m., through may 31. 772-223-6303; gallery@fishhouseartcenter.com.
JUNE EVENTS
"Bye Bye Birdie": Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Road, 7:30 p.m., June 29-30. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.
JULY EVENTS
"Willy Wonka Jr.": Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Road, 7:30 p.m., July 27-28. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.
Technology has proven to never rely on dormancy and has constantly been improving people’s lives every minute. it is also because of advancements in technology that makes it possible for people to feel connected despite physical distance between them. this particular statement holds true for iPhone 4’s additional feature called FaceTime, which allows a person to see the person he is talking to. However, recent studies show that FaceTime not only benefits the callers involved but plastic surgeons as well.
Since its release, there’s been a noticeable increase in FaceTime users who are not satisfied with the way they look in the video call. Since the caller looks downward at the phone’s front camera, it creates this illusion that people look much chubbier with noticeable fullness and sagging, especially in the neck area. Of course, no one would want to look like this when speaking to another person, more so if he is trying to make a good impression with the one he is calling.
In order to address this, a Northern Virginia plastic surgeon developed a this medical procedure called “FaceTime Facelift” that is tailored for clients who are unsatisfied with the way they look on FaceTime. this is technically aimed to reduce the fat or flabby-looking neck seen during video chats so people won’t feel embarrassed in front of their friends on FaceTime.
Dr. Robert K. Sigal is based at the the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery and specializes in Plastic Surgery. he got the idea when his wife bought an iPhone last 2011 and started using FaceTime. she then complained that she does not like her looks while on video calls which stirred the curious mind of her husband. Since the FaceTime Facelift’s creation, the number of client’s entering his clinic has been increasing, an indication that it does actually help people.
FaceTime Facelift is like a unique neck-lift since it pulls the chin a bit so that the fullness or extra skin and fat won’t be that obvious, or even seen, in front of the camera. People might wonder what makes this new ‘lift’ different from the usual facelift and the answer is in the location of the incision. For the usual facelift, the incision is made right under the chin but for FaceTime Facelift, it is made under the ears. this is because a scar under the chin would be very obvious in front of the camera and would definitely defeat the purpose of creating this new procedure. a scar under the ear would not be seen during video calls so people wouldn’t know that you had a simple nip-and-tuck done.
Despite its potential, there are still people who find this procedure a bit too much. For them, there are other ways which can help people hide the heaviness of their face during video calls. One is to put the camera a bit higher and then tilt the chin a bit down. this old camera trick hides the excess fat (if there is) and highlight the bones and chin. another would be to use makeup and put a darker shade on points in the face so that it reduces the flab or fat. the problem with this is that people would have to constantly re-apply makeup and should be mindful of the angle that they put the camera and their face in. For people who have the resources for the FaceTime Facelift and would vie for a more permanent way of making the skin tighter, FaceTime Facelift is the way to go. the steady increase in the number of patients availing of this procedure is a good indicator of its effectiveness.
Hot topics: a lift for iPhone video chatters with flab; Heavyset black women have higher self-esteem than white women; how many years facelifts really take off..
Don’t like the way you look while video chatting on iPhone’s FaceTime app?
There’s a nip-tuck for that.
Dr. Robert K. Sigal, a plastic surgeon in the Washington D.C. area, is making news by marketing a neck-flab fix without the scar that gives it away.
The doctor says in a press release: “The angle at which the phone is held, with the caller looking downward into the camera, really captures any heaviness, fullness and sagging of the face and neck. People say ‘I never knew I looked like that! I need to do something!’ ”
Sigal’s procedure involves changing the location of the facelift scar so it isn’t visible under the chin while the iPhone chatter points the phone up at his or her face. The new venue? The scars go under the ears.
A poll by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation found that although black women are heavier than their white counterparts, black women have much higher self-esteem. While 41% of average-sized or thin white women report having high self-esteem, the number was 66% for overweight or obese black women.
More than 800 women across America were interviewed, resulting in one of the most extensive and detailed studies of black women in decades.
The story says, “The notion that all women must be culled into a single little-bitty aesthetic is just one more tyranny, they [black women] say. and black women have tools for resisting tyranny, especially from a mainstream culture that has historically presented them negatively, or not at all.”
Recent headlines said facelifts can take 7 years off your life — but did you read the rest of the story?
A study in which those who got plastic surgery were rated by observers who guessed their ages showed that getting only a face and neck lift took off 5.7 years on average. that was according to those making the assessments via before and after photos.
For patients who also had brow lifts, it was 7.5 years, and those who got forehead lifts in addition to the other procedures looked 8.4 years younger.
Together, it came to an average of 7.2 years.
Almost all the plastic surgery patients in the study were women middle-aged or older. a single doctor performed all the procedures on 60 people over 3 years.
“Honey, is my neck too flabby?”Is your unsightly double chin keeping you from video chatting on your iPhone? Well, never fear! There’s a…plastic surgery procedure for that, apparently.
Sigal says he was inspired to invent the procedure–which is different from a regular facelift, but more on that later–when his wife got an iPhone in 2011. His wife didn’t like the way she looked when she talked on her iPhone, because when she held it below her face the camera tended to accentuate any “fullness” in the area (of her face).
The FaceTime Facelift is basically a mild neck-lift procedure, but, unlike typical neck-lifts, the incision isn’t made under the chin (because, after all, if you’re holding your iPhone below your chin, then people will see the scar). Instead, incisions are made behind the ears and a “lateral swing lift” is performed. see Sigal explain the procedure below:
Sigal says that people don’t typically come in asking for the “FaceTime Facelift,” but rather complain about how they look on their phone’s video chat. A couple of quick cuts and a lift, and Voila!–no more neck flab when you video chat.
As The Huffington Post points out, there’s an easier, cheaper, and less-invasive way to combat your flabby neck: hold the phone higher and tilt your chin down. Poof–no neck at all! CNN anchors on TV and teen girls taking photos for MySpace alike know of this magical neck-flab-banishing move. but, of course, if that’s too difficult (your arm might get tired, after all), go ahead and book an appointment.
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By PAUL ELIASAssociated Press
“Honey, is my neck too flabby?”Is your unsightly double chin keeping you from 
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