Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'dissatisfied'

American Discontent Or 'Why We Hate Us'

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:13:00 EDT

In his new book Why We Hate Us, Dick Meyer argues that for the most part Americans are dissatisfied with their own society. But he offers a solution: "a return to some traditions that predate the '60s."

Some Patients Say Life After LASIK Not Perfect

Thu, 01 May 2008 01:56:00 EDT

About 5 percent of patients are unhappy with the results of their LASIK procedure. Some cite lack of information about possible results to be key. The FDA is beginning a LASIK study and wants to hear from those who are dissatisfied.

IRS Clears California Church, But Dispute Isn't Over

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:00:00 EDT

The IRS closes its investigation of All Saints Episcopal church in Pasadena, Calif. The church will keep its tax-exempt status despite a sermon that prompted the probe. But the church is dissatisfied with the resolution.

'Little Children' Film Rachets Up Tension

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:00:00 EDT

Little Children tracks an affair between a dissatisfied housewife and "the prom king," a stay-at-home dad who avoids studying for the Bar as he visits the playground with his son. Things come to a head when a man sent to jail for exposing himself to children is released and moves into the community. The story is Todd Field's adaptation of the novel by Tom Perrotta, who co-wrote the screenplay.

Parliamentary Vote Approaches in Ukraine

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Many Ukrainians are dissatisfied with the slow progress of democracy in their country. Meanwhile, those who helped organize last year's Orange Revolution are optimistic about upcoming parliamentary elections.

Theater Backs 'Cinderella' with Refund Offer

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

AMC theaters offer full refunds to any patrons dissatisfied with the movie Cinderella Man. The deal, aimed at getting more people to take a chance on the film, has resulted in only a handful of refunds, according to the company. Employees at AMC theaters are instructed that any guest who presents a valid Cinderella Man ticket stub for a same-day show and asks for a refund should receive a full discount. Michele Norris talks with Dick Walsh, film group chairman at AMC Entertainment, Inc.

Cultural Differences Seen in Male Perceptions of Body Image

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

Preliminary results of a study from the Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital finds that Taiwanese men are not as dissatisfied with their bodies as Western men. Sean Cole explores the permutations of body image perception among men.