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Nuke tests are naughty, not nice. So the U.S. plans to bar exports to North Korea of some of Dear Leader Kim's favorite toys, such as iPods, plasma TVs, Segway scooters and Harley-Davidsons...
MicroOptical has begun selling a model that connects to a video iPod for $299. The challenge is to avoid the Segway scooter's problems: sticker shock and nerdiness. "We have to overcome the geek factor," admits Kokinakis, "so we have more of an Oakley look than Star Trek...
...Jong Il, to abandon his nuclear-weapons program. Now, the U.S. hopes, it's hitting Kim where it really hurts. Following a U.N. Security Council resolution banning the export of luxury goods to North Korea, last week the U.S. published a list of some 60 forbidden fruits, including iPods, Segway scooters, cognac, leather handbags, silk underwear, plasma TVs, baby grand pianos, jetskis, snowmobiles and eau de toilette. It's not just an attempt to personally aggravate the Dear Leader, who enjoys a notoriously plush lifestyle even while many of his countrymen starve. Cutting off the supply of expensive gifts...
...Other Two-Wheeler I read with interest your recent report about the innovative Segway scooter [Aug. 21]. It is without a doubt an elegant and stylish invention, but I do not understand why I should spend nearly $5,000 on something that has no advantage over a good bicycle, which is inexpensive and environmentally friendly and provides good exercise, with no battery to charge. Alberto Fumagalli Carugate, Italy...
...wonderfully simple explanation of the problem surrounding Pluto's definition as the ninth planet, as well as a warning of the dangers of overthinking that and other, less important issues. Albert Aukema Pretoria, South Africa The Other Two-Wheeler I read with interest your recent report about the innovative Segway scooter [Aug. 21]. It is without a doubt an elegant and stylish invention, but I do not understand why I should spend nearly $5,000 on something that has no advantage over a good bicycle, which is inexpensive and environmentally friendly and provides good exercise, with no battery to charge...