Year: 2007

  • 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.

  • 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,…

  • Race

    The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.Mary McLeod Bethune, Educator and Civil Rights Activist

  • Losing

    If you lose, don’t lose the lesson.Dahli Lama

  • 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…

  • Self-pity

    Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress.  Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.Maya Angelou

  • Mastercard moment

    Make Up: $60Boob Job: $6,000Forgetting to tuck your nuts….  Priceless.via email from Bob Rosen, Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:04:03 -0800