We keep 75 percent of that money here, and we fund local agencies. Twenty-five percent goes strictly for research.

Our goal is to maintain that level of support this year — but we always hope the community will respond to generate more dollars. The need continues to grow — women need screening, women need treatment.

We're going to walk and raise money for research.

They're getting rid of unnecessary things and using the money to fund research and development.

Companies have to invest in research and development, lest their competitors pass them by. And they have to spend money in sales and marketing to make sure their products are getting their due in terms of promotion. Right now, the environment is so competitive that it's impossible to shift the increase in costs to the consumer, and companies are getting their margins squeezed.

Everyone should have enough money to get plastic surgery.