Month: February 2007
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Complaining
You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.Ziggy Marley
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Facelift
A woman decides to have a facelift for her 50th birthday.She spends $15,000 and feels pretty good about the results.On her way home, she stops at a newsstand to buy a newspaper.Before leaving, she says to the clerk, “I hope you don’t mind my asking, but how old do you think I am?”“About 32,” is…
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Durable Goods
How long should it last?ItemMaximum Life span (Years)Dishwasher10Microwave11Range17-19Bathtub10-15Water heater11-13Ceramic or laminate countertops10-15Garage door opener10Wall and trim paint5-10Exterior paint7-10Washer13Dryer14Refrigerator17Carpet11Wood deck15Gutters30Heat pump15Central air15Minneapolis Star-Tribune, 25 October, 2006 citing National Association of Home Builders and The Home Team Inspection Service maximums.
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Snacks should be snacks
In an article titled, “Sizing Up Super Snacks” in the 12 February 2007, Time, Joel Stein talked about how snacks should be snacks, not health food. And made this observation,Far worse than organic snacks are the traditional ones trying to be healthy. There are 100-calorie packs of everything, which can’t be good for the environment,…
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Race
The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.Mary McLeod Bethune, Educator and Civil Rights Activist
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Technology does help with relationships
Apple Computer announced today that it has developed a computer chip That can store and play music in women’s breast implants.The iBreast will cost $499 for mono or $599 for the stereo version.This is considered to be a major breakthrough because women are always complaining about men staring at their breasts and not listening to…