Monday, December 24, 2007

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Making Clean Energy More Affordable

Eric Carlson is the founder, with his wife Lesley, of Carbonfund.org. Eric is using his extensive background in energy efficiency and renewable energy to help people reduce greenhouse-gas pollution and make clean energy more affordable. Tonight we'll find out how it works.

Eric Carlson

Executive Director
Carbonfund.org

 Carbonfund.org

Are Annual Check-ups a Waste of Time & Money?

The annual physical check-up at the doctor's office may not be worth the time or money, researchers said last week. A University of Pittsburgh study reported the annual check-ups and tests are a huge waste of time and money for both doctors and patients. So when should you see a doctor to get checked out? Jeff talks with an expert and takes your calls and e-mails on tonight's Direct Connection.

Dr. Kevin Ferentz

Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Maryland Medical System

 Check Up Study
 Dr. Ferentz' Bio