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Olympic Figure Skating Champion Gets New Job Representing America

Five-time world figure skating champion Michelle Kwan is taking on a new role representing the United States, and it has nothing to do with skating; rather Kwan will represent America as the country’s first public diplomacy envoy. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice made the announcement at a State Department press briefing yesterday. “Michelle embodies the American dream,” Rice said of the nine-time U.S. figure skating titleholder. “The daughter of Chinese immigrants, she rose to the heights of artistic and athletic excellence through her discipline, her drive and her determination.” In her traditional humble manner, Kwan said she hopes that by … Continue reading →

CNN Loses Anchor To Higher Calling

She’s been known (and bashed) for being radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh’s former love interest, but now CNN veteran anchor Daryn Kagan says taking herself out of the media spotlight. After a 12-year run on CNN, Kagan is quitting her high profile job to concentrate on a “higher calling.” Kagan told fellow reporters that she wants to find out “if there’s a business in good news.” The anchor is planning to depart CNN in September and turn her attention to creating a website devoted to showcasing inspirational stories. “I think there is a void in the straight news business … Continue reading →

Julia Roberts’ New Job

Julia Roberts has wrapped up her stint on Broadway and has moved on to a new project—she’s trying to save the environment for her toddler twins… and the rest of us. The Academy Award-winning actress has agreed to be the new spokesperson for Dallas-based Earth Biofuels—an alternative fuel. “It’s very important that we expand our use of clean energy and make a long-term commitment to it. Biodiesel and ethanol are better for the environment and for the air we breathe,” Roberts said in a statement released this week. According to the company, Earth Biofuels produces “biodiesel and is the exclusive … Continue reading →