I'm glad you mentioned glass mdrew because the reckless abandon i'm reading about the limited use and throw away attitude of metal pots and their teflon covered, flaking surfaces has me nervous that the North American culture really doesn't give a damn about handing a polluted world to our kids.
Metals are also a limited resource people, not just gas (something people notice thanks to the increasing prices the past few years).
For those looking for lifetime pots, that do not need to be thrown out, and that are not glass (or porcelain in the case of a slow cooker), try Paderno.
http://www.paderno.com/ No, they are not 'true' non-stick teflon coated crap but they have a very polished surface which has never been an issue for sticking food, not even with eggs, for many years. They retain heat like you wouldn't believe thanks to the properly constructed base.
The handles never get hot and they have several pot style and sizes for most occasions. They are not Costco crap cheap (for a reason) but not so expensive that only big restaurant chefs could afford them.
On a side note, they do have a popular pro line with restaurants, though i'm not sure how much of a U.S. share they have. They are a Canadian company.
http://www.paderno.com/corporate/
