Roadway fatalities are never easy to accept. Fatalities due to an automotive failure are unacceptable and must be remedied. This is a huge recall for Toyota, no doubt about it. But it's not the biggest, and it's not the worst. What about the Firestone/Ford Explorer tire recall in 2000 where over 100 people lost their lives to tire failure? We would no more instill fear in to the American people and discourage them to buy Ford. Why would we do the same with Toyota, the manufacturer THE most American-made vehicle on the market? --the proud owner of a Toyota Sienna minivan, made in the USA (Indiana).
I would really appreciate having these for all of my family! Between my cancer, and a child's extensive health issues, it's really hard for any of us to remember every test, diagnosis, consult, etc.
This was hit home when ER Frequent Flyer child was hospitalized recently during my chemotherapy. The Father had never had to negotiate a hospital stay before; a PHR would have been invaluable then.
Perhaps one could start a PHR at home, thus having records, results available to print & add to a patient file?
One of my absolute favorite products is a weighted bookmark. I got mine on ebay a few years ago, and it is wonderfully perfect for holding books open without breaking their spines in all sorts of locations - in the kitchen for cookbooks, in the office for academic books while reading and typing on the computer (I'm a grad student), even just when you have a new(ish) book that you're reading while eating a messy lunch - and you don't want to get it dirty with your gloppy hands to hold it down. So simple, yet so useful, and so cheap (mine is leather and was less than $10). You can even make your own!
Do you have any advice that is is not specific to the media industry? Most of us don't have jobs that afford the creation of portfolios or can use sites such as Decorati.
Lystoil is my favorite cleaner. It works for greasy stains on clothing. I love it to wash windows and mirrors. Just mix up a bucket of water with a dash of Lystoil. Wipe down your windows and mirrors with and old rag them wipe until dry with an old terrycloth towel.
I love my bread machine for Pizza dough!
I can't survive the winter without my oversized down comforter!
I would not hesitate to buy a new or used Toyota. Have owned them for years and have never, I mean never, had a problem. Toyota has taken this head on and I expect they will be a better manufacturer for it.
We own 2 Toyotas an 06 RAV4 and an 08 Prius. I have no problems with driving either of the cars local or long distance. I would buy again, especially with the deals. My family (parents, sister, myself) has owned at least one Toyota since 1972. All that said I will not be looking to replace any cars for many more years (knock on wood).
There are a few Andrea Dicksons out there (I tried starting a Facebook group, but the others weren't as excited as I was). As much as I can figure, there was an Andrea Dickson who grew up in Bellevue (I grew up on the other side of the mountains). I don't know where she lives now, but I get plenty of friending on Facebook from people who think that I am her.
There's also another Andrea Dickson who lives on the East Coast and who I get TONS of email for, so I just forward them on to her.
I made a big move to Richmond, Virginia a year ago for my first job. My Garmin NOVI GPS is awesome! Yes, sometimes it tells me the inconvenient equivalent of "driving into the lake," but overall it has been IMMENSELY helpful.
I'm kind of a nervous driver, and even worse with directions in new cities. But I feel so confident with my GPS and don't worry that I'll get lost if I miss a turn or an exit.
If you know someone who is a recent graduate or someone relocating, a GPS would make a very helpful gift! I love my Garmin, but I'm sure others are great, too.
there is a lip balm by philosophy called kiss me. i've used it since 1996. it was about the only thing that helped my chapped lips. i loved this product. recently they have changed this product. because of this i've had to look at finding a new favorite lip balm. it sucks when companies do this but it happens.
i really wonder what the early cars were - to my knowledge, Toyota didn't start using drive-by-wire until 2003, and i believe this was directly related to the accidental acceleration issue.
Silly but true...I have a jar with a screw on lid that I use to mix flour and water or milk to make gravy. I have no idea where the jar came from, but it's "Mom's gravy making jar" and everyone knows to be careful with it.
Six months ago, I would have said my Franklin planner, but now it's my iPhone.
Finally, it's my insulated coffee tumbler. I don't know the brand because I got it as a promotional gift from an insurance company. It rocks - can't go anywhere without it.
**Pink Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I even painted my kitchen pink to match it. And just bought a pink blender to match as well. I use it several times a week, sometimes several times a day! Awesome!
**Santuko knife (also in pink :) I'm finding that I got rid of most of my other knives and use my santukos pretty much exclusively now. Love to chop!
**salad spinner. Now I know that my salad is clean and dry before I eat it!
(how much space do I have? There are so many useful things!!)
**disinfecting wipes. So nice to be able to clean and really know it is clean, especially with the flu bugs around.
The point of the article is that we make twice as much as the average person and everything still sucks. I still live paycheck to paycheck. I still have to worry if my car is going to get me to and from work. I haven't bought myself any clothes in three years. My dad made one third the money I make now at the same age and yet we had two new cars and he put both kids through private school. I drive a POS and send my kid to public school.
What is the point of working harder, of doing the things that the average person can't, if not to have the "easy" life. This country is raping its middle class. It would be better if I lost my job, divorced my wife, and committed a crime. That way I would be in jail (not working) getting free room and board and my wife and kids would be getting handouts from the government.
By the way. I saw my neighbor on TV the other day. He was picking food up at the local shelter. Maybe that is the point. Maybe the point is that the middle class is now poor and you have to be a millionaire to enjoy that "easy" life.
I love, love, love my Kirby vacuum. We got it 17 years ago, and while it was pricey, it has more than paid for itself. In 17 years of heavy use (we vacuum every day) we've only had to have it serviced a couple of times and had a couple of inexpensive parts replaced.
I'm a coffee lover with coffee loving family and friends. I got a Keurig with my Christmas money and I love it! The ones at Sam's come with 72 free K-cups. I've only been to Starbucks 2x in the last month because I love my Keurig so much! Considering that I have a Starbucks gift card so the Starbucks cost isn't an issue, I've been amazed at how happy I've been to just stay home or grab my own coffee to go. I love the price. I love the fact that I can have a perfect cup of coffee in under a minute with no waste. I love the fact that when we entertain, everyone can have the kind and amount of coffee they prefer. I also love the fact that I have instant access to very hot water - we use it for tea, the dc use it for their instant oatmeal, etc.
I also have to chime in on Magic Erasers - love 'em! Sam's has a great price for a big box of them.
We live reasonably near 3 supermarkets. When we know the product/brand we want we have 3 different lists developing the cheapest/shop lists. I notice some lines do vary quite considerable shop to shop. It works quite well for cereals, milk, tins etc.
We were bulk buying but then realised one of the stores would have an other e.g. 3 for 2 which would have been cheaper if we had gone for that.
So now our tactic has changed slightly. For example we know that somewhere there will be a cat food offer of 2 for £5. We bulk buy this as much as possible knowing that when it runs out another store will offer the same deal.
Overall, it helps keep a close eye on pricing in our area.
Toaster ovens are like buffet to cockroaches. There's nothing neurotic about cleaning the ash and food stains off of them. One frozen french fry crumb is like a week's supply of food to those vermin...
I absolutely love my Redi-Fork meat thermometer. I use it constantly when I'm cooking meats on the stovetop. I love the long handle so I don't end up with popping burns!
I'm also in love with my salad shooter. I try to sneak a lot of veggies into casseroles and the like. It's amazing how many veggies can be neatly grated and hidden inside a delicious casserole. And the salad shooter turns what would have been a long and arduous process into a two-second job.
Roadway fatalities are never easy to accept. Fatalities due to an automotive failure are unacceptable and must be remedied. This is a huge recall for Toyota, no doubt about it. But it's not the biggest, and it's not the worst. What about the Firestone/Ford Explorer tire recall in 2000 where over 100 people lost their lives to tire failure? We would no more instill fear in to the American people and discourage them to buy Ford. Why would we do the same with Toyota, the manufacturer THE most American-made vehicle on the market? --the proud owner of a Toyota Sienna minivan, made in the USA (Indiana).
I would really appreciate having these for all of my family! Between my cancer, and a child's extensive health issues, it's really hard for any of us to remember every test, diagnosis, consult, etc.
This was hit home when ER Frequent Flyer child was hospitalized recently during my chemotherapy. The Father had never had to negotiate a hospital stay before; a PHR would have been invaluable then.
Perhaps one could start a PHR at home, thus having records, results available to print & add to a patient file?
Thank you for your help! Exactly what I was looking for:)
One of my absolute favorite products is a weighted bookmark. I got mine on ebay a few years ago, and it is wonderfully perfect for holding books open without breaking their spines in all sorts of locations - in the kitchen for cookbooks, in the office for academic books while reading and typing on the computer (I'm a grad student), even just when you have a new(ish) book that you're reading while eating a messy lunch - and you don't want to get it dirty with your gloppy hands to hold it down. So simple, yet so useful, and so cheap (mine is leather and was less than $10). You can even make your own!
Do you have any advice that is is not specific to the media industry? Most of us don't have jobs that afford the creation of portfolios or can use sites such as Decorati.
Lystoil is my favorite cleaner. It works for greasy stains on clothing. I love it to wash windows and mirrors. Just mix up a bucket of water with a dash of Lystoil. Wipe down your windows and mirrors with and old rag them wipe until dry with an old terrycloth towel.
I love my bread machine for Pizza dough!
I can't survive the winter without my oversized down comforter!
I would not hesitate to buy a new or used Toyota. Have owned them for years and have never, I mean never, had a problem. Toyota has taken this head on and I expect they will be a better manufacturer for it.
I don't think I'd feel safe enough getting behind the seat of a Toyota after what I read : http://www.londoffadvantage.com/blog/2010/02/toyota-recall-information/
I couldn't live without my Bissell Steam Mop. With two cats and a crawling baby, it's important to me to have a clean floor without using chemicals.
We own 2 Toyotas an 06 RAV4 and an 08 Prius. I have no problems with driving either of the cars local or long distance. I would buy again, especially with the deals. My family (parents, sister, myself) has owned at least one Toyota since 1972. All that said I will not be looking to replace any cars for many more years (knock on wood).
There are a few Andrea Dicksons out there (I tried starting a Facebook group, but the others weren't as excited as I was). As much as I can figure, there was an Andrea Dickson who grew up in Bellevue (I grew up on the other side of the mountains). I don't know where she lives now, but I get plenty of friending on Facebook from people who think that I am her.
There's also another Andrea Dickson who lives on the East Coast and who I get TONS of email for, so I just forward them on to her.
Hey There,
I made a big move to Richmond, Virginia a year ago for my first job. My Garmin NOVI GPS is awesome! Yes, sometimes it tells me the inconvenient equivalent of "driving into the lake," but overall it has been IMMENSELY helpful.
I'm kind of a nervous driver, and even worse with directions in new cities. But I feel so confident with my GPS and don't worry that I'll get lost if I miss a turn or an exit.
If you know someone who is a recent graduate or someone relocating, a GPS would make a very helpful gift! I love my Garmin, but I'm sure others are great, too.
there is a lip balm by philosophy called kiss me. i've used it since 1996. it was about the only thing that helped my chapped lips. i loved this product. recently they have changed this product. because of this i've had to look at finding a new favorite lip balm. it sucks when companies do this but it happens.
i really wonder what the early cars were - to my knowledge, Toyota didn't start using drive-by-wire until 2003, and i believe this was directly related to the accidental acceleration issue.
drive by wire = bad idea.
Silly but true...I have a jar with a screw on lid that I use to mix flour and water or milk to make gravy. I have no idea where the jar came from, but it's "Mom's gravy making jar" and everyone knows to be careful with it.
Six months ago, I would have said my Franklin planner, but now it's my iPhone.
Finally, it's my insulated coffee tumbler. I don't know the brand because I got it as a promotional gift from an insurance company. It rocks - can't go anywhere without it.
Oh, the simple pleasures in life.
I do not own a Toyota but the recent recalls would not stop me.
Check out
http://toyota-alabama.com/toyota-accelerator-recall-what-are-the-odds/
**Pink Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I even painted my kitchen pink to match it. And just bought a pink blender to match as well. I use it several times a week, sometimes several times a day! Awesome!
**Santuko knife (also in pink :) I'm finding that I got rid of most of my other knives and use my santukos pretty much exclusively now. Love to chop!
**salad spinner. Now I know that my salad is clean and dry before I eat it!
(how much space do I have? There are so many useful things!!)
**disinfecting wipes. So nice to be able to clean and really know it is clean, especially with the flu bugs around.
The point of the article is that we make twice as much as the average person and everything still sucks. I still live paycheck to paycheck. I still have to worry if my car is going to get me to and from work. I haven't bought myself any clothes in three years. My dad made one third the money I make now at the same age and yet we had two new cars and he put both kids through private school. I drive a POS and send my kid to public school.
What is the point of working harder, of doing the things that the average person can't, if not to have the "easy" life. This country is raping its middle class. It would be better if I lost my job, divorced my wife, and committed a crime. That way I would be in jail (not working) getting free room and board and my wife and kids would be getting handouts from the government.
By the way. I saw my neighbor on TV the other day. He was picking food up at the local shelter. Maybe that is the point. Maybe the point is that the middle class is now poor and you have to be a millionaire to enjoy that "easy" life.
I love, love, love my Kirby vacuum. We got it 17 years ago, and while it was pricey, it has more than paid for itself. In 17 years of heavy use (we vacuum every day) we've only had to have it serviced a couple of times and had a couple of inexpensive parts replaced.
I'm a coffee lover with coffee loving family and friends. I got a Keurig with my Christmas money and I love it! The ones at Sam's come with 72 free K-cups. I've only been to Starbucks 2x in the last month because I love my Keurig so much! Considering that I have a Starbucks gift card so the Starbucks cost isn't an issue, I've been amazed at how happy I've been to just stay home or grab my own coffee to go. I love the price. I love the fact that I can have a perfect cup of coffee in under a minute with no waste. I love the fact that when we entertain, everyone can have the kind and amount of coffee they prefer. I also love the fact that I have instant access to very hot water - we use it for tea, the dc use it for their instant oatmeal, etc.
I also have to chime in on Magic Erasers - love 'em! Sam's has a great price for a big box of them.
Kate
I think we've all got little products that "rock" our world.
For me, I happen to love "Greening the Cleaning". Don't even know if the make it anymore, but its one of the best household cleaners I've ever found.
Second, I recently discovered "shamwows". They have completely replaced kitchen washcloths in my home.
We live reasonably near 3 supermarkets. When we know the product/brand we want we have 3 different lists developing the cheapest/shop lists. I notice some lines do vary quite considerable shop to shop. It works quite well for cereals, milk, tins etc.
We were bulk buying but then realised one of the stores would have an other e.g. 3 for 2 which would have been cheaper if we had gone for that.
So now our tactic has changed slightly. For example we know that somewhere there will be a cat food offer of 2 for £5. We bulk buy this as much as possible knowing that when it runs out another store will offer the same deal.
Overall, it helps keep a close eye on pricing in our area.
Great article, nice read, thank you
"Covered in crumbs and melted cheese, and displaying prominent smoke stains"
Wait, toasters are NOT suppose to look like this?
Toaster ovens are like buffet to cockroaches. There's nothing neurotic about cleaning the ash and food stains off of them. One frozen french fry crumb is like a week's supply of food to those vermin...
I absolutely love my Redi-Fork meat thermometer. I use it constantly when I'm cooking meats on the stovetop. I love the long handle so I don't end up with popping burns!
I'm also in love with my salad shooter. I try to sneak a lot of veggies into casseroles and the like. It's amazing how many veggies can be neatly grated and hidden inside a delicious casserole. And the salad shooter turns what would have been a long and arduous process into a two-second job.