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Tuesday October 4, 2005

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12:06Computer Guys

They're Back!! It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means. Tom & John, The Computer Guys, update us on the tech world and answer all your hardware and software questions.

Guests

Tom Piwowar, TJP&A, Piwowar and Associates, the Mac Guy

John Gilroy, WAMU Resident Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers

13:06Montgomery's Agricultural Reserve at 25

In 1980, Montgomery County launched an ambitious plan to preserve a huge swath of its rural farmland. In the 25 years since, Montgomery's agricultural reserve has become a model for other suburban counties around the country. But some say the reserve is facing new threats as development pressures grow.

Guests

Dr. Royce Hanson, Research Professor and Director, Center for Washington Area Studies, The George Washington University

Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Programs and Education Director for Celebrate Rural Montgomery; also author of "Sugarloaf: The Mountain's History, Geology, and Natural Lore" (Pub: Univ. of Virginia)

Wade Butler, Farm manager and owner, Butler's Orchard

Susan Wachter, Professor of Real Estate, Finance and City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School

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