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Veteran’s Day might be over on the calendar, but it’s not over in the hearts of facial plastic surgeons who continue to offer their pro-bono services to war veterans who have been injured in the line of duty. It’s part of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s (AAFPRS) program FACES OF HONOR. On November 11th the nation watched the Concert For Valor event in Washington DC as stars like Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson performed to express gratitude for veterans and active duty service members and raise awareness for veteran organizations. The Concert for Valor put out the call to make everyday Veteran’s Day , the same goal FACES OF HONOR has been striving toward since 2009 when the AAFPRS began the program. FACES OF HONOR provides face, head, or neck medical and surgical expertise as a thank you to our veterans. For example, a 35-year-old Iraq veteran from Florida received a beard implant after an IED blast robbed him of his ability to grow...

Athletic people never stop doing something that gets heart beats going-whether indoors or most likely outdoors-as thrill seekers and endurance athletes put up with the cold. …BECAUSE-it is too much effort to get into that kind of fitness shape…so it's not worth it to totally lose that low level of body fat. Plus-FUN. Pretty easy to please these individuals----always needing something or losing something-and there's  always an "upgrade" available. Nowadays-retailers off and online are offering a wide assortment of helmets, gloves, and eyewear- for all budgets. we have quite a few only right hand gloves-it's like socks-where do the pairs go??? From REI an assortment of warm mittens and gloves…keeping digits toasty with synthetic polyfill  insulation and wrist straps/ gaiters keep cold/snow out…reflective pops on moisture wicking gloves for runners,. Lobster mittens (far right $49.50)-stretchy nylon shell w/ waterproof inserts, goat skin leather palms ...

AT that tweener time in life where it's all about what everyone else has-those middle school years are tough to live in- and maybe with. HELP: Holiday gift ideas that'll get a smile from a gal that maybe rarely does these days… Numero UNO idea- a gift card…packaging is everything---this adorable snow globe-and other porcelain selections double as a clever gift card holders ($7.99-$9.99)…from Improvements Catalogue . Stocking stuffers-for nails… KISS Nail Tattoos (so easy), Design Perfection (stencils) and thematic Nail Art kits - the latest thematically tied to Disney's Good and Evil  (complete with artistic sparkling trims, brush tools, polishes/top coat-and fake stick-on neutral nail tabs if needed…) are FUN and affordable-widely available (Walgreens, Drugstore.com…etc) and top out. price-wise at $9.99 KISS Nails Manicure sets-from Rowallan ® of Scotland-are keepers-$55-$65 By now every suburban dwelling female under a certain age...

NYC Sparkling or subtly classic-a bit of bling = always great gifts…guaranteed to bring a recipient's smile. For guys- Cuff links are a 'safe'choice-whether for those who spend their time on the golf course (or couch)- rarely in French cuffs…or for men with a permanent seat at the boardroom table... Handcrafted-custom  (and rtw) cufflinks-by Auburn Jewelry creations can be in silver, 14k gold and other metals,  and enamel…$95+-initial cuff links pictured $120 Barton Como by menswear veteran designer Robert Graham @robertgrahamnyc Mechanical-self-winding watches are making a comeback-these handsome timepieces by Perrelet -  include esteemed selections with retrograde, jumping hour, double-motor complications and top tier tourbillons. Turbine Pilot -P-331/In-House Caliber-water resistant 5 ATM-see through case back  For gals---- Versatile Belt Envy's original art worked' pendants-for belt buckles, pendants, and bracelets...