Monday, May 22, 2006

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Marylander Named National Teacher of the Year

Montgomery County kindergarten teacher Kimberly Oliver is the first Maryland teacher to be named the National Teacher of the Year. Ms. Oliver received the award from President Bush at a ceremony at the White House. She joins us to talk about her teaching style and what set her apart from the other finalists from around the country.

Kimberly Oliver

Kindergarten Teacher, Montgomery County, Maryland and, National Teacher of the Year

 National Teacher of the Year

 Maryland State Department of Education

New Developments in Controlling AIDS

Dr. Robert Gallo is the world's foremost expert on AIDS and is one of the co-discoverers of the link btween HIV and AIDS. Dr. Gallo talks about new developments in controlling the disease and talks about the World Aids Crisis.

Dr. Robert Gallo

Director, Institute of Human Virology

 Dr. Robert Gallo

Barbaro's Recovery

Dr. Daniel Dreyfus is the attending veterinarian who X-rayed Barbaro after the disastrous break at the Preakness and discovered the twin fractures. We'll get an update on Barbaro's condition and look ahead to the horse's rehabilitation.

Dr. Daniel Dreyfus

Veterinarian

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