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Aftermarket for all ages
Editor's Note: This article is included in the August 2005 issue of Professional Carwashing & Detailing®. If you would like to submit an article or topic idea for the Technical Tip of the Week, please e-mail Editor Kate Carr.
As a business owner, you have a vested interest in ensuring the longevity of your detailing shop.
You likely got into the business because you excelled at your craft, people trusted you with their automobiles, and the promise of financial success was within your grasp.
If your bottom line is lacking and current market pressures coupled with environmental or other legislations have got you searching for other revenue streams, look no further than aftermarket offerings.
Tailored offerings
A shop owner can tailor his or her aftermarket offerings to suit each demographic within a target market. A detail shop can essentially become a mini-mall for clients.
By offering various aftermarket services you can satisfy the needs of both a retired widower that drives a 1999 Cadillac DeVille and a younger 30-something software engineer that is driving a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX.
Entrepreneurs shouldn't be too quick to bet their business's success on simple services and basic offerings.
Within today's consumer segment lies a group of strong impulse buyers who are always looking for something more.
With careful planning and research, any detail shop owner will begin to realize the benefits of offering aftermarket services and products.
People love to personalize
Americans love personalizing their automobiles.
Detail shop owners should feel encouraged; the market is rich with products and ready consumers.
Some of the most popular and well-known aftermarket items available today include:
- Alarms;
- Audio systems;
- Car covers;
- Performance products;
- Wheels;
- Tires;
- Glass repair/replacement;
- Hitches;
- Lighting;
- Tinting;
- Plating; and
- Dent repair.
These are just a few of the more popular add-ons and options currently being offered by detailing shops across the country.
Four key questions
You don't have to pay to get answers to some of the most important questions about your customers, simply look around to gather the information.
The answers should influence your choices of aftermarket items to offer your clients.
Ask yourself the following four questions:
1.What are the hot vehicles selling in the area now?
A drive to half a dozen dealerships will provide that answer.
2. What are the aftermarket items currently being offered by area car dealerships?
An aftermarket item is really popular when it starts being offered by dealerships and beyond that, if it stays popular, you can bet it will be offered as a direct option from the factory within a couple years.
3. What resources can you put towards starting an aftermarket program?
This includes time, money, personnel, floor/counter space and marketing.
4. What are the environmental and financial conditions in your area?
Answering the aforementioned questions and other important ones can qualify or more importantly, disqualify certain aftermarket items.
Once you have a better idea of what items can meet your clients' needs, you will be able to further increase your bottom line.
The search is on
You need to search out suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors for those products and in some cases enroll in training sessions.
The Internet is a great place to start. For instance, a Google!" search for 'paintless dent removal' turns up over 54,000 results. Another Google!" search for hail will show you the states with the most frequent hailstorms.
Paintless dent removal (PDR) and hail are a good business combination.
Trade publications, such as the one in hand, are a great place to look as well. There's a reason that people advertise their products in trade magazines — to reach clients just like you.
They have a proven product that they have done their research and development on to ensure its success.
Trade shows are another fabulous way to get your hands on certain products, see them in use and meet key people from the companies you are considering doing business with.
Car shows — both small and corporate types — provide a great opportunity to browse around to see what vehicles are creating the most interest and why.
Your use of that information, coupled with your own customer research can create a winning combination.
Creative questioning
Many times business owners are reluctant to simply ask questions.
While looking at a car that has a sizeable crowd standing around it at a car show, take two or three minutes to ask people that are walking away what they didn't like about the car.
Ask them what it was that first attracted their attention.
While talking with a vendor at a trade show, ask how many other clients stock their product in your area.
Ask if it is possible to have a protected territory for a product.
When a client comes in to have their vehicle detailed in your shop ask them if you offered window tinting, electroplating or premium car covers would they be interested in finding out more about the product or service.
With your clients, it's best to ask the question in person, but when that's not possible a simple postcard follow up after their visit which provides an incentive to visit again coupled with the question is a great way to get feedback.
When you have the right information, the right attitude and the right product mix aftermarket sales are possible.
The aftermarket is yours for the taking so take your first step today.
Blake Corkill is a freelance writer with an extensive auto detailing background. Blake is located in


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August 2, 2013
Are you stressing out because you don't know how you are going to pay for a college education? Joining the military is one way to help you pay for college and build your resume.
After high school, Richard Coughlin decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard because they would pay for his college education and provide many benefits such as health care. Coughlin was enlisted from September 2006 until September 2012 but he chose to extend his service for two years and thinks of his time in the military as a very positive experience. Coughlin spent most of his service in Hawaii, where he trained and took classes that were transferred to his current university. According to Coughlin, military members who complete their service feel lost and confused because they weren't proactive about their next step; however, the Veterans Affairs office at one university was extremely helpful at transferring college credit hours and guiding Coughlin through the process of attending a university, which is why he chose to attend the school he will one day call his alma mater.
Also, since Coughlin was enlisted with the Coast Guard, he was able to get a job as a dolphin trainer as soon as his service was completed. Normally, a dolphin trainer needs either a bachelor's degree or a certificate but the process was quicker for Coughlin because he had experience from the Coast Guard. The G.I. Bill requires the military to pay for veterans' college tuition, books, and room and board, but Coughlin has money from dolphin training that can be used towards personal expenses.
Though he initially joined the Coast Guard to help pay for college, Coughlin believes that his service has helped him land a job and taught him respect and independence he will carry with him for the rest of his life. Have you considered joining the military before attending college?
Carly Gerber is majoring in journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She loves fashion and hopes to cover the topic for a Chicago-area magazine. In her free time, she focuses on her blog, loves making jewelry and spending time on Pinterest and Pose. She hopes to use this blog to guide and relate to its followers: college students like herself!
August 6, 2013
Abby Egan
On the way to college: "Okay, the car is packed. I can't see out the back window but everything fit – barely. I wonder how I'll fit it all in my dorm room..."
Unpacking at college: "What do you MEAN I only get one closet?!"
All unpacked: "I guess I'll just send half of this stuff home with my parents because there's no more room for it."
Dorm rooms are notorious for being the size of a closet – think Harry-Potter-Cupboard-Under-the-Stairs small – but you can do some magic of your own when it comes to organization. Most dorm rooms come with a closet/dresser, a few extra drawers and a desk for storage. The best trick to making space is by utilizing the space under your bed: Though it can be disconcerting to have your bed so high – I'd suggest getting a stepstool if the height is a problem for you – it's the easiest way to free up space. Plastic drawers, bins or boxes can be used as under bed storage, plus most colleges have beds that can be adjusted high enough to slide at least one piece of furniture under. The more you fit under your bed, the more floor space you're going to have.
Thank goodness we live in the 21st century where stores are stocked with aisles of nifty little storage contraptions for dorm rooms. There are amazing storage products out there for students like us – shoe holders that hang on the back of your door, accordion shelves that hang from your closet pole and bed risers to give you even more height than the school bed can reach – so take advantage of these opportunities to create more space. Freeing up even a few square feet can really make the difference between feeling claustrophobic and feeling comfortable in your own space.
Abby Egan is currently a junior at MCLA in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she is an English Communications major with a concentration in writing and a minor in philosophy. Abby hopes to find work at a publishing company after college and someday publish some of her own work. In her spare time, Abby likes to drink copious amounts of coffee, spend all her money on adorable shoes and blog into the wee hours of the night.
August 7, 2013
Mary Steffenhagen
Some days in college feel like a battle against the clock: We students are constantly at the beck and call of our class schedule, homework and the professors who assign it. Add a job on top of that or perhaps an internship, sprinkle a few friends in here and there, squeeze in a few meals and the day is already gone! Believe it or not, it doesn't have to be that way no matter how busy you may find yourself: It all depends on the way you organize and prioritize, and you'll often find that it's the little things that count most.
I've found that doing things the night before (and I don't mean homework!) can save loads of time and worry. Try setting out your clothes, packing your meals (if you commute) or putting together your necessary class materials before you go to bed rather than in the morning before class. If you end up running late, you'll still shave off crucial minutes; plus, it's easier to make sure you won't forget anything if you check it over twice.
Draw out your general weekly schedule and stick it somewhere obvious. I have found that being able to actually see where your time is being spent is incredibly helpful as opposed to just going day by day in a planner. Block off the times you know you'll be in class, take advantage of the empty spaces and you'll soon get into a groove that allows you control over your time.
I multitask...a lot. Say you've got a lot of reading to do – try finding it in an audio format and listen to it while you work out, do laundry or drive. All those obnoxious little activities that must be done can do double-duty if you need them to.
If you still feel overwhelmed, don't be afraid to make time for yourself. Skip a class if you must, put aside the obligations and homework and just take some time to relax. All the planning in the world is no use if you're simply too overworked. It's OK to throw the schedule out the window every once in a while and do what makes you happy. Time is a precious thing – even more so in college, it can seem – so make the clock your friend rather than your enemy!
Mary Steffenhagen is a junior at Concordia University of Wisconsin who is majoring in English with a minor in business. She hopes to break into the publishing field after graduation, writing and editing to promote the spread of reliable information and quality literature; she is driven to use her skills to make a positive impact wherever she is placed. Mary spends much of her time making and drinking coffee, biking and reading dusty old books. In an alternate universe, she would be a glassblower.
August 8, 2013
I had my freshman year of college perfectly planned and one aspect that was going to make college the ultimate experience for me was to join a sorority. During rush, I found the sorority I wanted to join as well as an equally awesome backup and when the second round came along, I was ecstatic to find out that I was asked back by my top two choices. Then, third round I was extremely disappointed that neither sorority chose me. A sorority I knew I didn't want to join requested to see me during the third round, but I was too upset about getting rejected by the houses I was most interested in so I dropped out of rush entirely.
I felt alone because all of my friends from home and the friends I made at school got into their first choices. I thought there must be something about me that the women in the sororities didn't like and instead of being happy I made great friends at school who accepted me, I became extremely insecure. Looking back, I wish I had rebounded quicker. Honestly, it took me almost four years to accept that not getting into a sorority was best for me but now I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Going Greek wasn't in the cards for me and if I were in a sorority, I would not have had time to join other extracurricular activities that I love and I also might not have reached out to people who are now great friends.
The lesson here is to not let disappointment affect your college life. The seemingly bad things that happen to us can secretly be the best things so move on and accept that better experiences are ahead of you. You'll see!
August 13, 2013
Melissa Garrett
Getting a job in college can be a good opportunity for students in financial need, taking off tuition charges or putting more spending money directly into their pockets. Although choosing a job can be a stressful decision, one of the biggest issues comes from deciding between on- or off-campus options. There are upsides and downsides to both but fortunately, it is not too hard to find out which employment choice is better for you.
On-campus jobs are definitely convenient, as they require little traveling time and transportation. Students without cars can greatly benefit from being able to walk to their job within a matter of minutes. If a student decides to do a work-study, then they may get to pay less in college costs; however, campus jobs for one's own profit are often in short supply after work-study students have gotten their jobs. If it's money in your pocket that you are looking for, then on-campus jobs might not be as practical.
Earning money that can be put in the bank is always a good idea and the money earned at an off-campus job can be put towards college costs just as funds from a campus job or work-study can. Bosses at jobs off-campus are sometimes less understanding of a student's college schedule but this can often be worked out with one's employer since businesses surrounding college campuses get many student applicants. There is also the matter of transportation, which can be an issue for students without their own cars.
Whether you decide to work on or off of your college campus, finding one isn't really that difficult. For jobs at school, consult an on-campus career counselor who can guide you in the right direction; you can also check with your department head for a major-related position. Otherwise, search around campus for nearby shops and restaurants – if you take the time to walk in and ask for an application, the result could prove quite beneficial to your college experience!
Melissa Garrett is a sophomore at Chatham University majoring in creative writing with minors in music and business. She works as a resident assistant and is currently in the process of self-publishing several of her books. She also serves as the president of Chatham's LGBT organization and enjoys political activism. Melissa's ultimate goal is to become a college professor herself.
August 12, 2013
Veronica Gonzalez
In today's age, professors and students are communicating with each other more than ever thanks to student email. Now, you may think that it's pointless to have a school email if you already have a personal email; however, there will be some points that you must use this account, no matter how boring or extra it may seem.
As a college student, some of your priorities are to have a student email and to be up-to-date with that account. Teachers will expect you to communicate with them via student email throughout your time in college. (For example, a teacher will most likely have you email the homework to them via school email.)
Furthermore, remember the phrase "Don't be a square"? The same rules apply to your student email because it keeps you in the loop of what's going on at your school. It's highly likely that student mentors and/or faculty members may contact you about certain events that are happening so if there's a social, a spectacular celebration or pep rally for homecoming coming up, you'll know about it via email. Plus, students/teachers may also contact you about stuff that needs public attention (ex. emergencies, deadlines, etc.). In a sense, knowing about important alerts can help you stay safe physically and academically.
So if your professor or school adviser introduces you to your student email, don't be afraid to embrace it. Your email from school can help you in many ways, as it could be your greatest asset when it comes to communication and schoolwork in the ever-evolving world of college.
Veronica Gonzalez is a rising junior at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her current major is English and she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in this field. She served as the vice president of the UIW chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta from 2012 to 2013 and she returns as a junior delegate in the fall of 2013. Her dreams are to publish novels and possibly go into teaching in the field of English.
August 14, 2013
Chelsea Slaughter
It's almost time to start a new semester and getting a good head start on planning will make for a great and successful one. The more you prepare yourself, the smoother the transition will be so here are a few tips on how to prep before the fall semester begins:
Always remember that failing to plan is planning to fail. If you start off on the right foot, a good semester will follow!
Chelsea Slaughter is currently a junior at Jacksonville State University majoring in communications major (public relations concentration) and minoring in art. She serves as a resident assistant on campus, serves as treasurer in the Public Relations Organization and is an active member in W.I.S.E., NAACP and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Leadership Society. She aims to work in the entertainment industry post-graduation and is well on her way thanks to an internship with a digital marketer to several music artists. Chelsea strives to achieve all of her goals and motivate others along the way.
August 15, 2013
When I started living at school, it became very clear to me that there are certain things that you absolutely need in the residence halls. Every person is different but the three main items that I found were impossible to live without were a fan, a surge bar and a hidden stash of cash. Here's why:
What are YOUR dorm must-haves?
August 20, 2013
No matter who you were or what you were known for in high school, college is a fresh start for all students. With a new academic year upon us (already?!), here are some tips for incoming freshmen on how to make their first year a great one:
Do you have any advice for incoming college freshmen?
August 21, 2013
College libraries are often misunderstood and get very little spotlight in the student world. Many students miss the fact that the college library isn't just a place to study – it's also a place to learn. Here's how to get to know your school's library.
You'll never be a stranger to computers, copiers and printers in college but it's important to know how to use the technology in public spaces like the library accordingly. For instance, if you have homework to print out, do so to your discretion because it's likely other students will be waiting to complete the same task on the same equipment.
Next, there are the reference areas. They normally house dictionaries, encyclopedias and academic journals that require special consideration and care because of their age and value. Depending on your school's library policies, it's likely that reference books can NEVER leave the building so if you know you are going to need one for an essay or project, plan accordingly.
Knowing where different books are at can speed up the research process when completing homework and writing papers. Most libraries have maps that highlight certain sections but if yours doesn't, there should be a chart containing call numbers for different subjects. Still unsure where something is? Ask a librarian – they're there to help!
Finally, the most important thing to do at your school library is to pick up a book and read. Fiction, non-fiction or whatever interests you...just read, Read, READ! Though you may regularly read in your dorm room, doing so in a comfy chair in the library is a nice change of pace. Take the opportunity to visit your school library and check it out for yourself!
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Lady Falcon Softball Knocks Off Lenoir-Rhyne for First Time since 2001 with 1-0 Game Two Walkoff
April 3, 2013
MISENHEIMER, N.C. A walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh in game two by Ashlee Ellen (Jacksonville, FL) helped host Pfeiffer University split a non-conference softball doubleheader with Lenoir-Rhyne on Wednesday afternoon. The Bears, who were ranked #25 in the nation last week, picked up a 2-0 win in the opener while Ellens hit gave the Lady Falcons a 1-0 win in the nightcap. Lenoir-Rhyne moves to 24-11 overall on the year while Pfeiffer slides to 14-22.
In game one, a Lauren Elder (Taylorsville, NC) RBI single in the third plated the Bears first run, unearned, while a Brittany Coursen (Virginia Beach, VA) single in the fourth gave Lenoir-Rhyne their insurance run. The Lady Falcons would have another quality scoring chance in the bottom of the seventh with two on and one out, but Bears starter Maryann Hoskins (Havelock, NC) finished off her complete game shutout with nine strikeouts.
Scoreless heading to the bottom of the seventh in game two, Jaclyn Boever (Bostic, NC) started the frame with a single down the left field line while Sadie Saine (Crouse, NC) drew a walk two batters later to put runners at first and second with one out. After a wild pitch moved Saine and Hannah Jackson (Greensboro, NC) to second and third, Ellen laced her base hit up the middle just past the out-stretched glove of Chelsey Long (Nakina, NC) at short for the walk-off win.
Sam Jarmusch (Colfax, NC) would pick up the win in game two for the Lady Falcons tossing all seven innings allowing just four hits with six strikeouts. Tyresha Ellis (Jefferson, SC) recorded two hits in her two at-bats to go along with an intentional walk in the sixth.
The game two victory for Pfeiffer snapped a 30-game winning streak for the Bears over the Lady Falcons. Wednesdays win marked the first time since the 2001 season that Pfeiffer defeated Lenoir-Rhyne on the softball diamond.
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Bill Dever, defense attorney for Jeffrey Waller, 25 — accused of shooting to death, James Thurman, 33, in August of 2012 — hammered away at the discrepancies between the original statement made by Thurman's wife and Waller's then-girlfriend, Anna Thurman and her statement Monday under questioning by Scioto County Prosecutor Mark Kuhn.
Dever asked if she had ever taken out a protection order against her husband. She told him she didn't remember, but Dever produced two such orders - one from 2005 and the other from 2011.
He asked if she had feared for her life when she took them out. She said she didn't. But reading the narrative back, she said she did fear for her life.
"Were you lying then or are you lying now?" Dever asked.
Anna Thurman responded she was not in a good frame of mind when she made the original statement, but had 10 months to think about how it really "went down."
Under direct questioning by Scioto County Prosecutor Mark Kuhn, Anna Thurman said James Thurman came into the back bedroom of their home at 890 Brown-McNamer Rd., where she and Waller were sitting on the bed - "James shoved Jeff in the back of the head with his foot," Thurman said.
Dever, again, during cross examination, called attention to her original statement, she had said he "kicked" Waller in the back of the head.
Anna Thurman went on to say she got up and went toward James Thurman who was up against the wall, and that he raised his hand. She said she originally thought he was going to hit her, but in retrospect decided it was somewhat of a defensive move, because that is when Waller reportedly grabbed a sawed-off shotgun and shot James Thurman in the chest. Anna Thurman said the "bullet" went by her when it struck James Thurman.
Shortly after that, she said Waller left with the gun, which she had purchased for her husband at Swap Days. According to the Scioto County Sheriff's Office, Waller was arrested a short time later. Meanwhile, Anna Thurman said she helped James Thurman to the porch. The victim was transported by squad to Valley High School, then taken by helicopter to Cabell Huntington Hospital. Hospital officials contacted the detectives at 3 a.m. and advised that the victim was deceased.
The incident began on the Thursday before James Thurman was shot on a Monday. She said James had come to the house to see their three children, and over a four-day period, there were moments of peace and some tension between Waller and James Thurman. She said Waller talked a lot about his experience in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).
Waller is facing charges of murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, possessing a weapon while under disability, unlawful possession of dangerous ordinances and a firearm specification. The trial continues into its second day Tuesday.
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Woods Drops Career-High 34 on USC-Aiken as Men's Basketball Rolls 97-78
November 21, 2009
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SALISBURY, NC - Pfeiffer junior Chris Woods (Greensboro, NC) scored a career-high 34 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading the Falcons to a 97-78 win over USC Aiken in mens basketball action at the Salisbury Roundball Classic on Saturday afternoon at Goodman Gym. The Falcons improve to 2-1, while the Pacers fall to 2-1.
Woods had 18 points in the final half as Pfeiffer pulled away over the final 12 minutes. The teams were deadlocked 40-all at the break, but the Falcons took the lead for good when James Morse completed a three-point play a minute into the second half.
The Pacers pulled even at 53-all with a seven-point run that included a pair of baskets by Michael Technow (Boca Raton, FL) and a three-pointer by Casey McMasters (Harrisburg, PA). That would be the final tie of the contest as Kierre Jordan (Atlanta, GA) sank a pair of free throws with 13:35 remaining and Pfeiffer held the lead the rest of the way.
Technow pulled Aiken within 70-65 on a jumper with 8:55 left then Pfeiffer raced out to its first double-digit lead at 78-67 with 6:56 to go. A dunk by Woods stretched the lead to 89-72 with 2:09 remaining. USCA led by as many as seven in the opening half, but Pfeiffer erased the deficit and tied the contest with 54 seconds left in the half on a free throw by Woods.
Jeff Pettiway (Edgewood, MD) added 15 points for the Falcons, including a perfect 10-for-10 day at the charity stripe. Jordan reached double figures with 10 points, while James Crowder (High Point, NC) had 10 rebounds and six assists.
Technow came off the bench to lead USCA with 16 points and added six boards. McMasters had 15 and Bryon Faison (Sumter, SC) 13. Sterling Council (Camden, SC) and Rashad Flowers (Charleston, SC) each had 10 points off the bench.
Pfeiffer shot 47% in the second half and 42% for the game, while Aiken hit just 37% in the second half and 39% for the contest. Pfeiffer held a 44-42 edge on the glass and helped force 31 Pacer turnovers.


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Friday - 10/26/2012, 7:00am EDT
The level and type of public-private information sharing on cybersecurity has expanded, particularly since 2007 when the Defense Department kicked off the Defense Industrial Base pilot program. The concept of information sharing, however, has existed for at least the past decade.
"It's the idea of crowdsourcing before the term crowdsourcing came up," said Jason Miller, executive editor of Federal News Radio. "All of us together are smarter than each of us alone."
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp hosted a panel discussion with Miller and Scott Algeier, executive director of the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) and vice chair of the National Council of ISACs (NCI), as part of the multimedia special report Cybersecurity Rising.
Algeier said the key to a successful public-private partnership in cyber info sharing is to treat each party as an equal. Both parties, however, must also recognize that each has different goals when it comes to protecting networks, he said.
"Industry views it from the business perspective. I have business assets I need to protect. They manage that risk like they manage a lot of other risks. There's only so many dollars industry can spend without impacting shareholder value," Algeier said. "The government views this from a national security perspective, so their tolerance for risk, I think, is a lot less."
Industry and government must first identify common issues to work on and develop a plan jointly, Algeier said.
"I don't think it's enough for industry to be shared documentation that says, this is our plan and you have a week to tell us what you think," he said.
Establishing info sharing center
As agencies move more to e-gov and e-commerce, the government has become increasingly dependent on the private sector, Miller said.
The federal government realized, "The partnership has got to be stronger," he said.
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC), launched in 2009, is the "nexus of information sharing between the government and the private sector," said Mark Weatherford, the deputy undersecretary for cybersecurity at the Homeland Security Department, in an interview with Miller.
IT-ISAC is part of the NCCIC forum. Once industry shares information with NCCIC, that information is distributed to other agencies.
"To bring it full circle, a lot of my members, a lot of IT companies, are actually contractors to those agencies. They then ...develop the tools and technologies," Algeier said.
Workforce skills
Industry and agencies each have skills they can share with each other. Industry, for example, has done a good job securing new networks, Algeier said.
"They repel thousands of attacks a day on their networks. I'm not going to sit here and say all industry networks are as secure as they can be, but I think the overall track record of industry securing new networks is pretty strong," he said.
On the other hand, some agencies have cyber skillsets that are as good or better than across industry, Miller said. Some examples could be found at the National Security Agency or the U.S. Cyber Command, he said.
"I think the government sometimes gets a bad rap, but they're the ones developing [or funding] a lot of the cutting-edge technology that industry kind of commercializes and broadens and makes it better," Miller said.
Today's panel is part of Federal News Radio's multimedia project Cybersecurity Rising, which focuses on the progress federal agencies have made in the last six years on securing their systems and protecting their networks.
DHS broadens public-private efforts to combat cyber risks
DoD doubles down on cyber threat reality
Cyber progress fueled by agency brass recognition
Column: Cyber dominance meaningless without skilled workforce (Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I.)
Column: Cyber inaction may be our Achilles' heel (Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas)
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A vascular ring is a defect of the aorta and nearby large vessels. The aorta is the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the body. When the aorta and nearby large vessels form in abnormal positions, the trachea and esophagus can become constricted by the "ring" formed by these abnormal vessels. Examples of this type of defect include:
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Vascular ring is a congenital defect. This means that the baby is born with the condition. During fetal growth in the womb, the large vessels near the heart do not develop normally. It is not known exactly why some children's vessels develop in this way.
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Symptoms vary and can range from mild to severe. They may include:
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The goal of surgery is to divide the vascular ring and relieve compression on the trachea and esophagus. This surgery may even be done if your child has minor symptoms.
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Orthodox Christian Feast of Theophany celebrates the baptism of Jesus
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Ryan Haydoc, 28 (left), and Ben Weatherhogge, 15, enter Blackman's Lake in Snohomish to retrieve a cross thrown by Father David Sommer of St. Thomas Orthodox Church. The congregation gathered at the lake to celebrate the Feast of Theophany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus.
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Ben Weatherhogge, 15, retrieves a cross from Blackman's Lake in Snohomish.
Elizabeth Sommer, 3, talks to her friend, while her dad, Father Sommer, blesses the home of Kit and Jenese Zell during the Feast of Theophany.
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Father David Sommer, of St. Thomas Orthodox Church in Snohomish, blesses the home of Kit and Jenese Zell during the Feast of Theophany.
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Father David Sommer blesses the home of Kit and Jenese Zell during the Feast of Theophany.
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Parishioners of St. Thomas Orthodox Church in Snohomish gather at Blackman's Lake on Sunday to celebrate the Feast of Theophany. Father David Sommer commemorated the baptism of Jesus by throwing a cross into the lake, which was retrieved by a member of the congregation.
The Everett High School freshman wasn't doing a late New Year's Polar Plunge. He did it so he could get the small cross and a blessing from Father David Sommer of St. Thomas Orthodox Church.
"It's a celebration and a tradition," Ben said.
The receiving of the cross is part of the Feast of Theophany celebrations held by the Orthodox Christian Church around the world. The day celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. It is believed that God's voice was heard and the Holy Spirit was seen in the form of a dove.
"It was the first time in history that the Holy Trinity revealed itself," Sommer said.
This is the sixth year the Snohomish church has celebrated at the lake with hymns and a prayer.
Days before, the church held special services and read the Old Testament announcing the coming of Jesus.
About 40 parishioners attended the Sunday ceremony where Sommer blessed the waters. After Jesus, baptism became a way to enter the Christian church. After baptism, "we become adopted sons of God," Sommer said.
The congregation gathered at a private house near the lake. The home was blessed by Sommer, who would also bless every home of his 65 parishioners. They also held a feast.
Homeowners Jenese and Kit Zell believed the blessing can bring them understanding, hope and enlightenment in 2013.
"It's a blessing for all the good and bad times," Jenese Zell said.
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Secret Service chief to step down this month
Friday - 2/1/2013, 8:23pm EST
By ALICIA A. CALDWELL
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan announced his retirement Friday, bringing to a close a turbulent period for the law enforcement agency that included a South American prostitution scandal and a pair of White House gate-crashers.
In nearly seven years as director, Sullivan had to answer serious questions from lawmakers on two occasions about his employees' actions on the job and off.
Last May, in testimony before Congress, Sullivan apologized for the conduct of Secret Service employees caught in a prostitution scandal in Colombia. Thirteen agents and officers were implicated after an agent argued with a prostitute over payment in a hotel hallway in Cartagena, Colombia.
The employees were in the Caribbean resort city in advance of President Barack Obama's arrival for a South American summit in April. After a night of heavy partying in some of Cartagena's bars and clubs, the employees brought women, including prostitutes, back to their hotel. Eight of those Secret Service employees were forced out of the agency, three were cleared of serious misconduct and at least two were fighting to get their jobs back.
The incident prompted Sullivan to issue a new code of conduct that barred employees from drinking within 10 hours of the start of a shift and from bringing foreigners to their hotel rooms
In 2009, Sullivan had to answer questions about how a pair of aspiring socialites talked their way into a state dinner at the White House. That the pair made it into the highly secured event was not only a violation of protocol but raised questions about how easily an unauthorized person could gain close access to the president and vice president.
"In this case, I fully acknowledge the proper procedures were not followed and human error occurred in the execution of our duties," Sullivan told lawmakers after the incident.
Sullivan struck a similar tone in May when he apologized to lawmakers for the behavior of the Secret Service employees in Colombia, insisting that the incident was not indicative of a larger culture problem at the agency.
Sullivan's retirement is effective Feb. 22. His replacement has not been announced.
In an internal message Sullivan sent to employees Friday, he said he was "extremely proud to have had the opportunity to work with the men and women of the Secret Service and represent an agency so deserving of its reputation as one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the world."
Sullivan joined the Secret Service in 1983 after three years as a special agent in the Inspector General's Office at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He was appointed director in 2006.
Despite the scandals and questions from lawmakers, he maintained support from Obama, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and numerous lawmakers.
"I want to thank Mark Sullivan for nearly 30 years of service to our nation at the United States Secret Service, a tenure that saw the agency protect five first families including my own," Obama said in a statement. "And since 2006, as director, Mark has led the agency with incredible dedication and integrity."
Napolitano thanked Sullivan for his service. "His commitment to keeping our country and its top officials safe is unparalleled and his devotion to the mission of the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security has been unwavering," she said in a statement.
In three decades with the Secret Service, Sullivan's career took him to Detroit, Columbus, Ohio, and ultimately Washington, where he served on the security detail for President George H.W. Bush.
Sullivan, who is from a large Irish Catholic family, has been married to his wife, Laurie, for more than 20 years, and they have three daughters. He loves hockey and played in an adult league until a few years ago.
"If you were casting someone for the role of director of the Secret Service, he looks the part," Sullivan's former boss in the service's Detroit division, James Huse, told the AP last year. "He's a tall, handsome Irishman, with grey hair and the demeanor of a born leader."
Associated Press reporters Eileen Sullivan and Josh Lederman contributed to this report.
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|Belmont, NC-- The Pfeiffer softball team swept a Conference Carolinas doubleheader with Belmont Abbey this afternoon, winning 5-4 in the opener and 10-1 in five innings in game two. The Falcons are now 24-21 overall and 10-8 in Conference Carolinas, while Belmont Abbey falls to 10-33 overall and 4-14 in Conference Carolinas. Senior Dacia Ijames earned the win, allowing four runs on 11 hits in a complete game effort. She struck out five.
In the second game, Pfeiffer scored one in the second and four more in the third to open a 5-0 lead, and added five more in the fifth, getting a bases-loaded single by Hannah Clark that drove in all three runs. Freshman Allison Braswell earned the win after surrendering one unearned run on three hits while striking out five. Pfeiffer returns to action on Monday as they host Barton College at 2:00.


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On behalf of all of us involved with 1st Englefield Green Scout Group, can I offer our heartfelt thanks for your recent generosity in getting in touch with the Group and offering the use of one of your vans for our camping trip.
Following the theft of our trailer, the cost of hiring a vehicle or replacement trailer was likely to have been prohibitive for a small group such as ours and there was a real chance we would have had to cancel the trip. this would have been such a disappointment for all the boys involved, however with your generosity the Cubs and Scouts enjoyed a terrific weekend.
Having fund raised to purchase the trailer, the theft has hit us hard, both financially and also as a result of the frustration it causes to the leaders and helpers involved with the Group. Everyone works so diligently to raise money to ensure the children are able to enjoy a range of activities; occasionally it takes a gesture such as yours Will to reaffirm our belief that it is worth the effort.
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When the Sharks and Lions clash tomorrow in the first big game of the Currie Cup pre-game hype will count for nothing.
Popular perception has Dick Muir's Sharks getting off to a winning start against Eugene Eloff's Lions, but a win for the visitors cannot be discounted. Stranger things have happened.
Although the match is being played at Durban's Absa Stadium, it wasn't that long ago that the Lions came and conquered against all odds at the same place in the biggest game in the competition.
It was the 1999 Currie Cup final and with several long-serving stalwarts about to leave, the match was viewed as the perfect swansong for the Natalians.
Instead the Lions crashed the party, winning 32-9 consigning the Sharks to the first of three consecutive Currie Cup final defeats.
Flank AJ Venter was a member of that Lions team. Tomorrow he leads the Sharks against his former team. "I don't really think of the Lions as my old province," Venter told keo.co.za.
"I feel they will be areal threat as I know they are hurting from the Super 14. And having Wikus back is good for them. I'm expecting a tough physical challenge."
Venter is modest in mentioning Van Heerden's role – it is one he does with equal aplomb at the Sharks. Venter also welcomed the return of Johann Muller and Ruan Pienaar back to the Sharks.
"We feel sorry for them, but I must be honest we were clapping hands when we heard they were coming back. They are both very important to us."
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|Introduction | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f2.8 Power O.I.S lens performance | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f2.8 Power O.I.S versus competition | Conclusion
When zoom lenses were first beginning to be viable alternatives to a bagful of prime lenses back in the 1980's there were two focal length ranges that were dominant, 35-70 and 70-200: the 'standard zoom' and the 'tele zoom'. Well this 'old' approach seems to be back, Panasonic's 35-100 for their Lumix range exactly matches the 70-200 range while their 12-35 that we reviewed recently fills the 'standard' slot.
Converted to 35mm equivalent focal lengths the Lumix 35-100 is equivalent to a 70-200. It has a fixed maximum aperture of f2.8 throughout the range and has Panasonic's Power O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilization) built in. Power O.I.S is Panasonic's highest performance stabilization technology. Optically the 35-100 comprises 18 elements in 13 groups. Two of the elements are ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and one is UED (Ultra Extra-low Dispersion) glass. Minimum focus is 0.85m giving a maximum magnification of 0.1x. For a fast, telephoto zoom the weight and size at just 360g and 99.9mm are quite small.
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
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In May this year Panasonic announced the first premium, constant maximum aperture zoom for a mirrorless system, the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm ASPH Power OIS. Now, after months of teasing and showing of prototype models at trade shows and press events, it's come out with a telephoto companion, the Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 OIS. Clearly both lenses are designed to complement the company's new flagship camera, the Lumix DMC-GH3, and feature a matching dust- and splash-proof design.
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NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP — A one-vehicle accident sent a Punxsutawney man to the hospital after his vehicle struck a tree at 2 p.m. Monday on Route 119, North Mahoning Township.
According to Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police, a 2010 Lincoln Town Car driven by Charles G. Rumpf, 68, Punxsutawney, was traveling north on Route 119 near Midway Stables when he fell asleep and his vehicle traveled off the roadway.
Police said Rumpf's vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway and struck a tree.
(The Spirit is pleased to share with our readers vignettes of life in the 19th century as originally reported in past issues of the newspapers. These reproduced stories include their original headlines and spelling.)
Local Intelligence
March 4, 1896
The Adrian Hospital will accommodate, in its present condition, eighteen people. It was designed for twelve, but additional cots have been placed in every available place until it has half a more than it was intended to hold. The hospital is always crowded.
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SHIPPENSBURG — Punxsy senior Milea Schall couldn't avoid keeping an eye on the clock during the final lap of the 3,200-meter run at the PIAA Track and Field Championships Saturday morning in Shippensburg.
Since she was near the back of the pack in the 25-girl race, Schall didn't have thoughts of a medal in her mind.
She was in search of the school record.
"The plan was not to look at the clock, but I couldn't help it," Schall said. "I knew the first mile was pretty fast, so I thought I was going to make it. I was just pushing hard."
1. Scottie Pippen, longtime teammate of Michael Jordan, was quick to backtrack from his original comment that LeBron James "may be the greatest player to ever play the game." All of the arguments are out there: James is a better passer and rebounder, which makes him a more complete player than Jordan. Simply put, Jordan has six more rings, and until James wins four or five, he should never be in the conversation with Jordan. It doesn't matter how many rings James wins with the Heat — Dwyane Wade will always be one ring ahead.
Lindsey Ellen Sweet, 50, Punxsutawney, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Mt. Laurel Nursing Home, Clearfield.
She was born March 2, 1961, in Ipswich, Mass., a daughter of the late David Eugene and Ellen (Lavoie) Cook.
She served the country as a U.S. Marine directly after graduation from high school.
Aug. 19, 1990, she married Paul Joseph Sweet, after reconnecting with one another at their 10-year high school reunion.
Janice M. (Hetrick) Kuntz, 72, DuBois, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at her home.
She was born Aug. 11, 1939, in DuBois, the only child of the late Harold F. and Edna Mae (Hickman) Hetrick.
June 30, 1967, in DuBois, she married Donald Walter Kuntz, who preceded her in death Aug. 10, 1994.
She graduated from Sandy High School in 1957 and attended DuBois Business College.
Mrs. Kuntz was Methodist by faith and attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church.
Barbara Ellen Kotula, 92, Lucerne Mines, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at St. Andrew's Village.Â
She was born Sept. 4, 1918, in Eleanora, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Annie (Lewis) Collins.
She was married to Theodore F. Kotula Sr., who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Kotula was a member of St. Mary's Holy Protection Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer City, where she was very active in the Ladies' Guild.Â
She was also a 1936 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and a member of the Greek Catholic Union, Lodge No. 62, Punxsutawney.
Minnie L. Lawson, 76, formerly of Mahaffey, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.Â
She was born July 21, 1934, in Gilford, N.C., the daughter of the late Jasper and Nannie (Bennett) Highfill.
Mrs. Lawson is survived by her husband, Paul Lawson, of Punxsutawney.
Interment was held Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mahaffey.
Arrangements were under the direction of Waldron Funeral Home, Mahaffey.
John (Jack) L. Jordan, 76, Erie, formerly of Punxsutawney, died Monday, May 30, 3011, at the Golden Rehab Living Center, Erie.
He was born Dec. 31, 1934, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late U.D. and Margaret Irene (Heitzenrater) Jordan.
Mr. Jordan was a member of Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney. He was retired from Community Action and The Punxsutawney Spirit.
Helen J. Buck "Teetie," 91, Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011, at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Aug. 16, 1919, in Foxburg, Clarion County, a daughter of the late John Sherman and Mary Adalide (Best) McCoy, who moved to Punxsutawney in 1932.
July 5, 1937, she married Rufus L. Buck, who preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1973.
They had two daughters, Rosalie and Sandra, and moved their family to Cleveland in 1952.


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Code and Design Refactoring is any change to a computer systems' code or design which improves its readability or simplifies its structure without changing its results. This page discusses refactoring with examples but does not
Here we illustrate refactoring techniques which are applicable to Groovy. In general, most Java refactoring techniques apply equally well to Groovy. Sometimes Groovy adds a new twist as well.
We don't discuss tool support to auto implement some of these refactoring techniques. Consult your IDE plugin documentation to see if it has any specific support that you can use.
- Martin Fowler (1999). Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code. Addison-Wesley. ISBN 0-201-48567-2.
- Joshua Kerievsky (2004). Refactoring To Patterns. Addison-Wesley. ISBN 0-321-21335-1.
- Michael Feathers (2005). Working Effectively with Legacy Code. Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-117705-2.
- Dierk Koenig with Andrew Glover, Paul King, Guillaume Laforge and Jon Skeet (2007). Groovy in Action. Manning. ISBN 1-932394-84-2. Discusses the importance of having tests in place before refactoring.
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|Second Annual Research Symposium at All Children's Hospital Showcases Important Collaborative Efforts
The day-long gathering brought together clinicians and researchers from All Children's, Johns Hopkins, the University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center, as well as private physicians, for presentations on an array of topics: cardiology, cardiac surgery, obesity, anesthesiology, critical care, surgery, hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant and more.
Throughout the morning and afternoon, participants and guests strolled through a conference room of the Outpatient Care Center, studying the poster displays. They also had the opportunity to hear a handful of oral presentations by researchers whose projects were selected to be presented verbally to the full group.
In the end, a pair of University of South Florida researchers earned the two awards from more than 50 entries: USF's Michael Fant, M.D. and his four-person team that also included Suzanne Jackman, M.D. of All Children's, won the top honor for basic research. Meanwhile, USF medical student Christie Atchison - whose nine-person team included Ernest Amankwah, PhD, Irmel Ayala, M.D., and sponsor Neil A. Goldenberg, M.D., PhD of All Children's - was singled out for excellence in clinical and translational research.
"I think it's fantastic that there are USF ties on both of these awards," said Dr. Goldenberg, Director of Research at All Children's and Co-Director of the ACH-JHM Pediatric Stroke Program. "When you look at all the abstracts, there's a really nice distribution across different universities involved and private physicians. All are connected in some way to ACH and the ACH community. To me, that's really an exciting part of it, and that's what it really needs to continue to be if we're going to really reflect all the research that's connected here focusing on children."
Dr. Goldenberg measured the success of the event not only by the greater numbers it enjoyed in its second year, but by the joint efforts of researchers from so many distinguished sources.
"We really had a great launch a year ago, with a lot of participation particularly from the ACH community and some participation from USF and Moffitt," he said. "So it was really important to see that this would be sustained beyond the initial enthusiasm, post-integration (with Hopkins). It was great to see that we actually had a pretty significant rise in research submissions for abstracts for this symposium, and that the quality of that work was really excellent."
Ultimately, 27 projects were selected to be presented, and four of those were chosen to be featured in oral presentations. And unlike last year, two awards were given out instead of one. The awards were determined by an independent judging panel, which scored various criteria of all the different poster presentations.
"We ended up having poster presentations on more work than we did last year," Dr. Goldenberg said. "We also found that because of the caliber of the work, we wanted to give out two different top abstract awards this year. Last year, we had a single category that lumped all types of research together. This time, we really wanted to distinguish between basic research and clinical and translational research, because of the amount and high caliber of the submissions."
The variety of places generating the submissions was particularly encouraging to Dr. Goldenberg.
"It was great to see the amount of participation outside of folks who are ACH employed," he said. "We had a fair amount of privately employed ACH community physicians in some of our private practices. But we also had a really great showing from the USF Department of Pediatrics, predominantly researchers who are based on the St. Pete campus."
Dr. Goldenberg also noted that there was strong participation from Moffitt - a center which counts All Children's as its only pediatric affiliate. The variety of sources, he added, "were reflected in the abstract poster presentations and the oral presentations and even some of the awards."
Dr. Fant, who works in the USF research building on the ACH campus, won for a project titled "Plac 1 (Placenta-specific 1) is Widely Expressed in the Developing Embryo and Essential for Normal Brain."
"He was looking at a marker called Plac 1 that is involved in placental development and he showed some exciting new data that this protein from the gene has a role in normal development of brain tissues," Dr. Goldenberg said. "And in fact, it seems to be involved in a lot of other organs in development."
"As a USF professor, it really is another great example of the innovation that is happening in Tampa Bay and how it has implications for child health based in the ACH community," he added.
Dr. Fant echoed Dr. Goldenberg's excitement over the collaborative efforts showcased in the Research Symposium. "It's extremely important," he said. "There are too many smart, bright folks on both sides are doing great things. And the potential that comes out of those interactions and collaborations can make two good things even better."
He also credited the work of ACH's Dr. Jackman, saying, "She was actually the Fellow who took it on to characterize the mouse model. It was her work that first identified the brain observation that we made, so a lot of the stuff we did built upon her work. She's a stakeholder in the things we're doing now."
Dr. Goldenberg learned of Atchison and her impressive hematology work through USF Chair of the Department of Pediatrics Dr. Patricia Emmanuel. Atchison was hoping to conduct clinically oriented research in hematology and oncology.
"She seemed to have an emerging interest in clotting disorders," explained Dr. Goldenberg, "So I started to mentor Christie in a project that looked at risk factors for the development of thrombosis in kids hospitalized here, hoping that that would be generalizable knowledge for other children's hospitals around the country."
Atchison's project was singled out at USF among a highly competitive field of entries, giving her a national grant to continue her research. The grant required that she work with a hands-on mentor, and Dr. Goldenberg was glad to assist.
"I definitely really lucked out being able to work with him and collaborate with All Children's," she said. "USF has its own (pediatric) residency but it doesn't have a children's hospital. So being able to collaborate with All Children's was my dream for this year."
So was being recognized last Friday among such a distinguished field. "I submitted the abstract just hoping to get a poster," she said. "I was surprised to get an oral presentation. I'd never done one before. So that was exciting by itself, because I was the only student presenting. I didn't expect anything else, so I was completely surprised when I won."
Added Dr. Goldenberg: "The project is a nice example of Dr. Emmanuel being very collaborative in reaching out on behalf of Christie to identify me as a potential mentor. And then you have a USF med student working with a JHU faculty member and focusing on ACH based data. I think it's really a great example of that kind of collaboration."
Reflecting on the second symposium, Dr. Goldenberg says the sharing of research efforts bodes well for the future of children's health.
"It's really gratifying because I think one of the key goals that I've had - and I know that (ACH President and Vice Dean) Dr. Ellen has as well - is that we really establish a community of researchers that benefits the children in the region and beyond the region," he said. "To do that successfully, particularly in rare diseases in children or pediatric medicine more generally, you really need to take a collaborative approach and leverage all your strengths.
"There are great strengths here at ACH, USF, and Moffitt. And bringing JHU into the mix has been a tremendous gain. But we want to make sure that the work we accomplish isn't limited by too much attention to the hat someone wears as far as the university affiliation."
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After the photos are ready, everybody cooks and eats the fake weapons together sharing a local multicolored delicacy.
Since 2001 Tokyoite Tsuyoshi Ozawa has taken portraits of women holding vegetable weapons in countries around the world – including Iceland, Uganda, China and of course Japan. He first finds a local model and asks her to gather vegetables and other ingredients needed to create typical local recipes. After the food is creatively arranged in the shape of a weapon, he starts shooting the absurd war-like portraits.
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|Greek Children's Fund to Benefit All Children's Hospital Patients and Families
(Tarpon Springs) Colorful canisters will be cropping up at a number of north county businesses and restaurants in coming weeks. They'll offer customers a chance to help families whose children have turned to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg for much needed care. And the generosity will be directed to where it's most needed by a fund with a proven track record.
The Greek Children's Fund at All Children's Hospital was launched on February 27 to support patients and their families served by the hospital. The Fund, originally established 26 years ago by Stanley Matthews, also supports non-medical programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital and Schneider Children's Hospital in New York.
Stanley Matthews, the founder of the Greek Children's Fund, attended the kickoff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who is serving as the Honorary Chairman of the Fund, Clearwater Vice Mayor, George Cretekos and Gary Carnes, President and CEO of All Children's Hospital.
At the kick-off, a check for $10,000 was presented to All Children's to provide support to patients and their families who are in need of assistance such as: rent, food, medicine and other miscellaneous non-medical supplies.
To learn more about the Greek Children's Fund at All Children's Hospital, please contact Stanley Matthews at 727-725-7742 / 201-767-1142 or Lydia Bailey at All Children's Hospital Foundation, 727-767-4199.