On Feb 22, 1:40*pm, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:15:02 -0600, The Daring Dufas





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On 2/22/2013 9:52 AM, Norminn wrote:
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The manufacturers have solved the countertop problem with granite -
robust and hides crumbs. But, they really need to work on finding a
surface for appliances. *Probably find some aerospace material works,
like carbon composite with laminated granite?

The Chinese have solved the problem for appliances...plastic, engineered
to not last long enough to get dirty. *Last time I went shopping, I
tried to find something NOT made in China...all I could come up with was
a picture frame made in Mexico.

Take a look at the link. ^_^

http://www.americansworking.com/

It's amazing. *Those who whine most about Chinese crap are the same
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Define "buy American".

If I buy a product in which the $50 worth of parts were all made in
the US and the final product was assembled in the US by a $1,000,000
robot that was made in Japan, does that constitute "buying American"?

This is an interesting site related to "Qualified 'Made in USA'
claims":

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bu...e-usa-standard

Did I "buy American" if the label says:

"60% U.S. content."
"Made in USA of U.S. and imported parts."
"Couch assembled in USA from Italian Leather and Mexican Frame."

Buying American isn't as clear cut as it used to be, and certainly not
as easy.