Sports Agent Fails Again at Olympics Bid *
Dec 22nd, 2005 · Patrick Quinn's pursuit for a spot on the U.S. Olympic luge team ended yesterday. The 39-year-old Quinn and his teammate lost a race down an icy course in Lake Placid.
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'Syriana' Director on Ruthless Pursuit of Oil, Power
Dec 9th, 2005 · The film Syriana depicts the inner workings of the global oil industry, weaving together stories of Arab royalty, CIA agents, ruthless businessmen and terrorists. Madeleine Brand speaks with Syriana writer and director Stephen Gaghan about his complicated expose, which opens in theaters across the nation on Friday.
In Search of 'Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits' ****
Nov 17th, 2005 · In Search of 'Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits' November 17, 2005 · Alan Cheuse reviews Laila Lalami's Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits. Lalami's first book of fiction focuses on a group of North African immigrants seeking a better life in Spain.
Chris Mooney, 'The Republican War On Science'
Nov 11th, 2005 · Chris Mooney about what he calls "the Republican War on Science." From evolution to climate change to stem cell research, he says politicians are mishandling science in pursuit of a larger political agenda.
'Bait and Switch' in the White-Collar World *
Oct 24th, 2005 · Barbara Ehrenreich's latest book is Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream. In it, Ehrenreich details white-collar unemployment and the industry that sells unemployed resume assistance, job fairs, and networking events.
Finding Work in America: 'Bait and Switch'
Sep 8th, 2005 · Barbara Ehrenreich's latest book, Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream, builds on the success of her 2001 bestseller Nickel and Dimed. In it, she goes "undercover" by pretending to be a public relations professional looking for work.
The Pursuit of Energy Independence
Aug 1st, 2005 · The gigantic energy bill headed to the president's desk would encourage new nuclear power plants, make the electricity grid more reliable and extend daylight savings time. But, it would do little to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Join host Neal Conan and guests for an exploration of energy independence.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness *
Jul 4th, 2005 · At 27, Andrew Sullivan became The New Republic's youngest editor, a position he held for five years. The English-born writer and commentator finds his beliefs rooted in America's Declaration of Independence.
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