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PHOTO (COLOR): In the library, the chair is by Vasconcellos, the lamp is vintage, and the table is by Joaquim Tenreiro. These days, Vasconcellos's design practice straddles architecture, furniture, and interiors, and that desire to include something almost unknowable in her work often translates to a focus on contemporary art, which she passionately collects. FEATURES WHEN BRAZILIAN DESIGNER JULIANA Lima Vasconcellos was a child, she dreamed of being a painter. [Extracted from the article]

Clean your clothes without putting them--or your utility bills--through the wringer. Xeros's prototype washing machine uses 90 percent less water than ordinary models, which at[so eliminates energy-intensive spin cycles and [...]

The article discusses the best innovations of 2009 in home technology, as determined by "Popular Science," including a pneumatic nailer by Bosch that eliminates the return chamber in the nailer for more power, a hybrid electric water heater by General Electric (GE) that uses less electricity than conventional heaters, and the K-tect system by Kama which are prefabricated insulating panels designed to minimize heat loss.

Discusses the health risks associated with ephedra, an herbal stimulant used in diet supplements. Death of Shannon Gregory, an apparently healthy woman who was taking ephedra to lose weight, from a heart attack while jogging; Lawsuits filed against ephedra-product makers; Examples of people who suffered drastic side effects related to ephedra. INSET: ATHLETES AND EPHEDRA: A FIELD OF BATTLE.

Presents entertainment briefs as of May 15, 2000 including the tendency of music artists to have more than one farewell tour, a drop in ratings for 'The Early Show' with Bryant Gumble, and Oliver Reed in the new movie 'Gladiator.'

Profiles Denny Bellesi, pastor of the Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, California, including details of his efforts to encourage his church members to enrich God by investing in the needy.

Profiles former Hollywood gossip reporter Rona Barrett, focusing on the launch of the Lavender by Rona Barrett beauty and food product line, proceeds of which will go to the Rona Barrett Foundation, which funds nonprofit groups that aid the elderly.

Focuses on the outlook for 'Basic Instinct 2,' the sequel to a motion picture release in 1992 which featured Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone. Amount of money that Stone is reported to expect from the movie; Reasons that Douglas will not appear in the sequel; Denial by involved parties that the movie has been cancelled; Continuing search for a male lead to act opposite Stone and several actors who have been considered.

Focuses on the relationship between singer Paul McCartney and model-activist Heather Mills.

Focuses on the daughters of several male celebrities, including Kimberly Stewart, daughter of musician Rod Stewart, and Jade and Elizabeth, daughters of musician Mick Jagger.

The article previews a clothes-washing machine in prototype development by the company Xeros that substitutes plastic beads for most of the water otherwise used in traditional machines.

Discusses the idea that many of actor Brad Pitt's girlfriends have starred in the music videos of Melissa Etheridge.

Discusses the sale of a house owned by Patti LuPone in Connecticut.

Presents an interview with actor Luke Perry, including his role in the musical 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'

Discusses the endorsements and investments of Washington Wizards owner Michael Jordan, in light of his endorsement of a signature handheld computer.

Presents the comments of singer Trisha Yearwood concerning the book 'The Red Tent,' by Anita Diamant.

Discusses the sale of a house formerly occupied by singer Bob Dylan.

Report on the efforts of celebrities in California to save energy, in light of the energy crisis in the state, including the advice of singer Barbra Streisand.

Reports on the health of model Niki Taylor, who was injured in an automobile accident.

Discusses injuries sustained by motion picture actors and actresses while filming, including that of Salma Hayek, who was attacked by a monkey.