Prosthetic Arm

A new technique that capitalizes on remaining nerves allows amputees to intuitively control their prosthetic limb, providing them with a much better level of control than traditional prosthetics.
Scientists describe a procedure to surgically transplant nerves from the shoulder to the upper-chest muscle.
The rerouted nerves then grew into the muscle, which amplified the messages once sent to muscles in the arm and hand; those signals are read by sensors on the prosthetic limb and translated into movement. The patient also developed a surprising degree of sensory perception in the upper chest, which scientists say will be key in the next generation of prosthetics.
Most artificial arms are controlled by remaining muscles near the amputated limb. But the devices can be frustrating and slow: the user must consciously contract those muscles to trigger a movement, and only one movement can be performed at a time.

The scientists transplanted to the upper chest both motor and sensory nerves that, prior to the amputation, would have traveled from the shoulder to muscles in the arm and hand. In the months after the surgery, the transplanted nerves grew into the chest muscle, eventually triggering twitches in the shoulder muscle when the patient thought about moving her hand or elbow. Scientists then mapped the precise pattern of muscle activity that occurred when the patient mentally executed specific movements, such as grasping or moving the elbow. Liberating Technologies, a prosthetic-device company, then made a specialized prosthetic limb, which was programmed to sense muscle activity generated by the transplanted nerves and use it to control movement of a motorized elbow, wrist, and hand.

The patient was able to use her new arm within a few days, becoming four times as fast on movement tests as she was with her traditional prosthetic.

Fall 2008/Winter 2009 Fashion Trends

HAIR REMOVAL AND HAIR IMPLANTS FOR WOMAN

Hair Implants For Women

Talking about bald spots for women used to be a taboo subject. No woman wanted to admit she had a bald spot because the hair is such an important part of the overall look. Most women who had hair loss problems just opted for a wig and let it go at that. This may have been OK when women tended to sit around and not be physically active. This has all changed now as hair loss in women is an important subject. No longer are today’s women happy to sit around, they would rather be skiing on the slopes, surfing the waves, or on a horseback riding full out.

One of the best method to get hair growing again in a bald spot for a woman is by using hair implants for women. Hair implants, or hair plugs as they are also known, have been around for years but have mostly only been used on men. This method was not used for hair loss women very much because of the mechanism for the hair harvesting. In the old hair implants it was required that the patient have a portion of the scalp that showed heavy hair growth. A patch of this hair covered scalp was then removed and the individual hair follicles and shafts removed from the flap. If a portion of scalp could not be found for the transplanting of hair then artificial hair implants would have to be used. This is an OK solution but not near as good as having your own hair growing.

The problem with hair implants for women was that women tend to experience hair thinning along with a spot problem. Thus there was not good donor area with thick hair growth. We were forced to use some other hair loss treatment for women instead of implants.

This all changed with the advent of DHI or direct hair implants. This new method uses a revolutionary tool to remove individual hair units and place them in the bald area. The hair can be transplanted from several different areas of the head and even other parts of the body. A skilled surgeon can place the hair in such a way that it is virtually unnoticeable compared to the existing hair. It is also a very fast female hair loss treatment. You can have a direct hair implant done in about and afternoon at the doctor’s office.

This new technique has revolutionized the treatment of hair loss for women. Now a woman can have her own haired transplanted to the bald area and no one needs to be the wiser.

Best Options for Hair Removal

Many women struggle with the issue of hair removal. Here's a guide to help you find the method that's best for you.

Hair Removal Method No. 1: Laser/Pulsed Light

What It Does: One of the more popular ways to remove hair is via laser or pulsed light - energy that goes through the hair shaft down to the follicle, where it destroys the hair's root. Best For : Laser hair removal can be done anywhere on the body. The best candidates are women with dark hair and light skin. Lasers won't work on white hair, and they are much less effective on blond hair.

Hair Removal Method No. 2: Electrolysis

What It Is : The only method of hair removal that is permitted to be called "permanent," electrolysis uses a tiny needle that slides down into the hair follicle until it reaches the cells responsible for hair growth. Best For : Like other forms of hair removal, it is safe to do electrolysis anywhere on the body, though Kirby says the most popular place for women is the face.

Hair Removal Method No. 3: Vaniqa

What It Is: This topical prescription cream, also known as eflornithine 13.9%, works by blocking an enzyme that would otherwise stimulate hair growth. Without the enzyme, hair growth is retarded in that area, and eventually may stop. Best For : Vaniqa works best for facial hair growth on the upper lip, chin, and cheeks.

Hair Removal Method No. 4: Waxing

What It Is : It's been around for centuries, but today's waxes are far different than the sticky honey treatments of the past. Best For : Waxing can remove hair anywhere on the body, including the upper lip, chin, eyebrows, arms and legs. A bikini wax removes hair that might show when you're wearing a skimpy bathing suit bottom, while a Brazilian wax removes all hair from the genital area.

Hair Removal Method No. 5: Shaving

What It Is: Whether done with an electric or straight razor, shaving is akin to cutting hair - only it does so ultra-close to the skin. Shaving does not remove hair at the root, nor does it disturb the follicle. That means the effects are temporary, lasting anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Glamorous Winter Coats

Coats are a big fashion for understated dressing. But in 2009/10 that understated archive inspired coat is simply code for wearing fashion as a form of stealth wealth. Stealth wealth is easily shown in both the cut of the mantle and the handle quality of the cloth. These understated statement coats make the wearers feel wrapped in luxury.

With winter coming, perhaps it’s time that we update our wardrobes a bit. Well, here are the hottest winter fashion trends that may help you in your winter shopping.

Top designers have done their jobs… it’s our turn to do ours!Let’s make sure that the streets are filled with fashionable women with fabulous winter style this season!

5.Marc by Marc Jacobs Quilted Waterproof Parka

For all of those windy and wet days, I recommend you wearing this stylish Marc Jacobs parka. You see, during rainy weather, a girl still has to keep to those fashion senses. You’ll surely be able to secure that style with this coat.

4. Burberry Wool Jersey Trench Coat

Don’t let those cold weather wet days get you down. With this Burberry wool jersey trench coat, you will be able to smile again. This makes the perfect layer over jeans for the day time. It is also great over a dress during an evening of elegance!

3. Vivienne Westood Anglomania Wrap Coat

This coat comes to you with the perfect harmony between chic and comfort. It will look great with both skirts and and skinny pants. For those of you that have a great fashion sense, you sure are going to turn heads when you wear this.

2. Collection John Lewis Women Tie Coat

With this John Lewis coat, you will definitely be going chic this fall. The color is so beautiful and such a great option for those who are tired of blacks, greys and browns that usually dominate the fall-winter season. Simply beautiful!

1. Miu Miu Wool Belted Coat

This is the perfect coat for those chilly times. It comes to you in sumptuous black and there are no complaints about it. It would look stunning with high heeled OTK boots.

Sun Care Face Cream

NEW Clinique Sun SPF 30 Face Cream
Innovative SolarSmart technology stabilizes high-level protection against the aging and burning effects of UVA and UVB rays. Triggers a repair that helps prevent signs of aging. With solar-activated antioxidants that help prevent visible damage. Gentle enough for sensitive skins. Dermatologist tested. Oil-free. You can find this for 17.50$


Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Face Cream SPF 50 PA+++
A highly nourishing cream-formula sunscreen for the face that defends against powerful UVA/UVB rays thar cause sunburn, cell damage, dryness, roughness and premature signs of aging such as fine lines. Smoothes on with no trace of stickness. Invsible on skin for just 44.80$

Clarins Tinted Self Tanning Face Cream SPF 15
A self-tanning gel to bring out healthy color in the skin.What it is formulated to do:This lightweight and non-oily gel promotes a natural, golden tan for face and body without sun exposure. It's instantly absorbed, so there's no need to wait before dressing, with results in just two hours. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is ideal for those who wish to maintain a year-round tanned appearance. Its exclusive multi-cellular complex brings dual-functions. This wonderful
Helps protect against signs of premature aging.


Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Eye Cream SPF 10
Reduces the appearance of dark circles and fine lines around the eye.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Eyes promotes firmer, looking skin and soothes puffiness
Helps protect against future signs of aging
Dermatologist, ophthamologist & clinically tested
Fragrance free
For all skin types



Chanel PRO LUMIERE Professional Finish Makeup SPF 15

The secret of a flawless complexion

A natural coverage foundation designed for a professional finish: a perfect complexion in all light conditions.
Enriched with reflective pigments to catch and diffuse the light, in a semi-matte finish will even out your complexion, for all day coverage. With these pigments, you can vary the intensity / coverage of your application.
A professional finish in this semi-matte texture is easy to apply, and the absorbent powders help to reduce sebum (shine).

SPF 15 provides protection against the ageing sun damage, and the moisturizing properties of Vits C + E, and glycerin work to protect the skin from environmental elements

Anti Aging Face Cream with Colllagen

This anti-aging skin care cream is designed to reduce the skin aging process and to regulate moisture. The Collagen stimulates the formation of new collagen fibrils, leading to skin regeneration. At the same time elasticity is improved and moisture contant is increased, helping to smooth wrinkles on the face and neck.

This collagen cream also contains Sun Filters. Acacia Collagen also known as vegetable collagen is made from the leaves and fruits of the Australian Acacia Tree. Safe for even sensitive, fragile skin, it is a superb, easily absorbed emollient.

Massage onto cleansed skin. Use regularly to delay premature aging. Ideal night cream.

What does collagen have to do with wrinkles?

Collagen is a protein that provides strength, resilience and support to the skin. As we age, our bodies naturally lose collagen resulting in the formaion of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen is the most powerful substance known to help keep skin young, soft and vibrant. As we age, our body produces less and less collagen. By replenishing the collagen levels in our skin, we help slow down the appearance of aging by giving our skin its youth back. Look for products that go directly to this source of aging by stimulating collagen production and smoothing out facial lines.

Women and men of all ages use Cream Egalisante to see REAL and noticeable results. Within a couple of weeks your face can have a healthy, attractive and vibrant glow. You can look in the mirror and see our Collagen Cream working every day. With steady and daily applications you can experience the proven benefits of our scientifically advanced formula.

Glamorous Stage Outfits

Tina Turner
It's nearly three decades since Tina Turner starred alongside Mel Gibson in Mad Max.And as she approaches her 70th birthday than what better way to show she's still got what it takes than to pull on her old costume.Tina appeared onstage at Madison Square Gardens in New York last night in a modern interpretation of her chainmail outfit in the iconic Eighties film.


Madonna
It takes some panache to pull off a multitude of looks so successfully, and it's safe to say Madonna had it and then some. Throw in a cocky attitude, a smart mouth and a sense of reckless abandon, and the end result is as evident today as it was when she made her world debut.





Elvis Presley
This Elvis “Aloha” jumpsuit costume was first worn for the landmark Elvis television special “Elvis Aloha From Hawaii” on January 14, 1973. Bill Belew designed the white Elvis "Aloha" Eagle jumpsuit costume to signified America with an American Eagle patterned in red, gold, & blue gems. The costume was accented w/a belt decorated with gold American eagles. A spectacular calf-length cape proved to be too cumbersome during rehearsals, so Elvis ordered a hip-length cape to replace it.





Michael Jackson
Michael becomes the biggest star on the planet!He releases the best selling album of time and the most popular music video ever!




Cher at the Oscars in 1988, wearing a rather revealing black mermaid outfit!
It's the biggest night in the fashion calendar - a date every movie star has had circled for months. The most glamorous women in the world pull out all the stops to deliver the most stunning Oscars look, knowing that the eyes of the world are upon them.

Michelle Obama Vogue Cover

If one woman symbolizes International Women's Day for Americans, and black American women in particular, it's Michelle Obama, the successful career-woman and mother of two who became First Lady.

Michelle LaVaughn Obama née Robinson (born January 17, 1964) is an American attorney and the wife of Barack Obama, President-elect of the United States. She will be the first African-American to become the First Lady of the United States.
She was born and grew up on the South Side of Chicago and graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

After completing her formal education, she returned to Chicago and accepted a position with the law firm Sidley Austin, and subsequently worked as part of the staff of Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, and for the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Glamorous Lady Diana

She was Lady Diana Spencer, a shy kindergarten teacher who became a royal princess and future queen of England. But the world lost her one tragic night. There have been songs about Diana. There have been books. There have been videos painting a picture of this loving mother, glamorous lady, and haunted woman.

"Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can."


"HIV does not make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug: Heaven knows they need it."

"I don't go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head."


"I want my boys to have an understanding of people's emotions, their insecurities, people's distress, and their hopes and dreams."

Christian Dior fall 2009, Paris fashion week

Glam shoes-Milan Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2009/2010)

It happened during Phillip Lim’s runway presentation for Spring 2009. He used Christian Louboutin shoes to match his creations and it was a hit. Let us take a peek on what’s going on with the much-talked about collaboration between Phillip Lim and Christian Louboutin which are going to be out in the stores come March.


Shoe addicts out there will no doubt be scrambling to get a pair and if luck and money is on their side then they will be going home with pairs of these so called Christian Louboutin ruffled shoes to add to their collection.





The Christian Louboutin shoes for 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2009 Collection will no doubt be quite expensive. However, the style and uniqueness of each pair will make it worth your while. Women bleed for fashion, literally and symbolically. What’s a few grand for one extremely perfect pair of shoes, right?



If rumors are to be believed, then this wonderful collaboration will continue until Fall 2009 and will come up with more affordable and reasonable price tags.

Milan Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2009/2010)-PART 2

The fashion week runways for the Women's 2009/2010 Autumn (Fall)/Winter collections may be something truly different. In the midst of the economic crisis impacting the fashion industry one can expect smaller shows, fewer catwalks, more upcoming talent as opposed to big name models, and a general cut back in all areas. But that doesn't mean that we're going to love these catwalks any less; the fashion may be more staple, but its influence upon Fall 2009 and 2010 fashion trends will be no less powerful.


Calvin Klein-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway



Oscar de le Renta-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway



Ralph Lauren-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Lacoste-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway



Gianfranco Ferre'-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway



Prada-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway

Milan Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2009/2010)-PART 1

From January the 17^th till January the 20^th, Milan was once again the center of one of the most important fashion events in the world: Milan fashion week, which this year was concentrated into just four days in order to allow journalists and designers to fly to Paris and take part in Paris fashion week, which started already on January the 21^st. On the occasion of this edition of Milan fashion week, many Italian and foreign fashion houses had the opportunity to show their men’s autumn-winter 2009/2010 collections before focusing their attention and energies on the latest details of their women’s autumn-winter 2009/2010 collections that will also be presented in Milan, but from February the 25^th to March the 4^th .


Gucci-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Versace-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Dolce & Gabbana-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Burberry Prorsum-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Marc by Marc Jacobs-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Emporio Armani-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Tommy Hilfiger-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Roberto Cavalli-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway