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Direct Connection Guests - 2008

May 2008

May 5

The Transformation Age: Robert X. Cringely, Host, The Transformation Age & Howard Frank, Dean, University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business

All You Need to Know for the DTV Transition: George Beneman, Vice President of Technology, Maryland Public Television

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April 2008

April 28

A Look at the Presidential Race: Clarence Mitchell, IV ,Former State Senator, Talk Host, WBAL Radio & Michael Towle, Ph.D., Chair, Political Science Department,
Mount St. Mary's University

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April 21

The Maryland Blue Crab: Rob Kasper, Columnist, The Baltimore Sun
Insiders' Guide to Eating Crabs: Dave Kilpe, Owner, Casey's Crabs

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April 14

Gastric Bypass Surgeries Increasingly Commonplace: Dr. Thomas Magnuson, Chief of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital, Director of the Johns Hopkins Obesity Surgery Service & Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, Director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, Associate Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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April 7

A Review of the MD General Assembly Session: Jim Pelura DVM, MS, Chairman, Maryland Republican Party and Michael Cryor, Chairman, Maryland Democratic Party

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March 2008

March 31

Constellation Energy v. the State: Paula Carmody, People's Counsel,
Maryland Office of the People's Counsel

Live from Camden Yards: Anita Marks, Host, The Anita Marks Show, ESPN Radio Baltimore

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March 24

Steele & Glendening Discuss the National Election: Former Maryland Lt. Governor, now GOPAC Chairman, Michael Steele and former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening

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March 17

Life after the Ravens: Brian Billick, Former Head Coach of the Baltimore Ravens
& Boardmember, Living Classrooms Foundation

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March 3

A Discussion about Presidential Politics: Josh Kurtz, Roll Call
Expansion of Flu Shot Vaccine to More Children: Dr. Virginia Keane, University of Maryland Medical Center

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February 2008

February 25

An Update on the Real Estate Market: Karen Hubble Bisbee, Hubble Bisbee Real Estate Group; Ali Zaghab, Atlantic Coast Realty; Mike Dunn, Prosperity Mortgage.

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February 18

Maryland Public Schools Among Nation's Best: Nancy Grasmick, Ph.D. Superintendent, Maryland State Department of Education

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February 11

The Presidential Primary: Herb Smith, Ph.D, Professor of Political Science, McDaniel College; Kevin Igoe, Political Consultant, Igoe Associate
The Queen of Bargains: Jill Kamp

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February 4

Fighting Identity Theft: Anne Wallace, President, Identity Theft Assistance Center
Dangers of Sleeping Pills and Sleep Aids: Dr. Alan Oshinsky, Director of the Center for Snoring and Sleep Disorders, Mercy Medical Center

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January 2008

January 28

Preparing Your Child for College Admission: James Boyle, President, College Parents of America
Race and Politics: Ronald Walters, Ph.D., Director, African American Leadership Center, University of Maryland

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January 21

Alternatives to Over-the-Counter Medications for Young Children: Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Commissioner of Health, Baltimore City Health Department; Dr. Dan Levy, Pediatrician, Maryland Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics

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January 14

Future Medical Trends: Stephen C. Schimpff, MD, FACP, Author, The Future of Medicine
Switching to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Mark Case, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Regulatory Affairs, BGE

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January 7

Antiques Roadshow from Baltimore!: Marsha Bemko, Executive Producer, Antiques Roadshow; J. Michael Flanigan, Antiques Dealer, J. M. Flanigan Antiques, Appraiser, Antiques Roadshow

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