Word: burnouts
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...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
Second, a single election day will alleviate election and campaign burnout. Many voters felt overwhelmed by the November election and are turned off by the “permanent campaign” of national politics. Staggering local elections with national elections only makes this burnout worse. For example, the mayoral election in Los Angeles is the fourth major election in a year and a half (after the recall, the primary and the presidential election), and the runoff that will likely follow will be the fifth. As a result, the Los Angeles Times has reported greater voter apathy and disinterest...