The federal government has just released its updated dietary guidelines for 2005. Dr. Marion Nestle looks at how the government's recommendations about health and fitness have changed over the past five years. And we'll be taking listener calls about the revisions. Call 212-267-WNYC. Next, we'll find out how Stella Rimington, the former head of Britain’s MI5 Security Service, uses her years of intelligence work to lend credence to her first novel, the spy thriller At Risk. Finally, Simon Singh explores the origin of the universe in his latest work: Big Bang.
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The federal government revises its dietary guidlines every five years. Dr. Marion Nestle runs through the changes released in the 2005 guidelines. Call 212-267-9692 with your questions.
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True Spies
Stella Rimington, the former head of Britain’s MI5 Security Service, on writing her first novel, the spy thriller At Risk.
Events: Stella Rimington reads and signs books on:
Tuesday, January 18, 7:00PM
Barnes & Noble
675 6th Ave., New York, NY
Music: Soundtrack ...
Events: Stella Rimington reads and signs books on:
Tuesday, January 18, 7:00PM
Barnes & Noble
675 6th Ave., New York, NY
Music: Soundtrack ...
Start at the Very Beginning
Simon Singh investigates the beginning of the universe: Big Bang.
Events: Simon Singh readings:
Tuesday, January 18 at 7PM
American Museum of Natural History's Kauffman Theater
Central Park West and and 79th Street
Tuesday, February 8 at 6PM
NY Academy ...
Events: Simon Singh readings:
Tuesday, January 18 at 7PM
American Museum of Natural History's Kauffman Theater
Central Park West and and 79th Street
Tuesday, February 8 at 6PM
NY Academy ...
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