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...Constitutional Crisis Re "Brussels Burnout" [June 13]: by voting against its ratification, the people of France and the Netherlands did not reject the European constitution. They rejected the fat cats sitting in Brussels who get rich at Europeans' expense and tell us how to live. The E.U. has the most undemocratic political system, but it could work very well if national leaders of member countries would keep their hands off it and let the European Parliament, which is elected by the people and therefore has the mandate, make decisions regarding the E.U. The only way the E.U. will work...
...flashes colored lights on her tummy when new e-mails arrive. The wi-fi rabbit, which also plays MP3s and MIDI files and dances a jig, flags these quotidian needs in order to reduce time spent in front of the computer. "Nabaztag is a way to stay connected without burnout," explains Violet co-founder Olivier M?vel. Its creators wanted a noncomputer form for their invention, and a bunny fit the bill. "We wanted something that was cute, modest and not intimidating,"says M?vel. Retailing for $120, Nabaztag is scheduled for launch in France at the end of June...
...minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder quotidian needs in order to reduce time spent in front of the computer. "Nabaztag is a way to stay connected without burnout," explains Violet co-founder Olivier Mével. Its creators wanted a noncomputer form for their invention, and a bunny fit the bill. "We wanted something that was cute, modest and not intimidating,"says Mével. Retailing for $120, Nabaztag is scheduled for launch in France at the end of June...
...sprinkle synthetic pesticide in your yard? Recent studies link exposure to the chemicals with reproductive and neurological problems. Only 5% of 90 million lawn-owning households use strictly all-natural, organic methods, such as St. Gabriel Laboratories BurnOut Weed & Grass Killer and TurfMaize weed inhibitor, which cost up to 25% more. To learn about organic lawn products, visit planetnatural.com...
...five to four hours a night. That means he can usually get to bed by 4:30 a.m. at the Arlington, Va., condominium he shares with his daughter Chaia, 17. (King has been divorced three times.) The talk-show veteran is confident that he will recognize the signs of burnout if and when they show up. "I hope I never lose my curiosity," he says. "I hope I don't start interviewing myself." Knowing King, even that might be worth tuning in. --By Richard Zoglin. Reported by Carol Honsa/Washington