On Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:40:44 -0700, "Bill"
wrote:

Many people are in a *very* tight fix financially with these high gasoline
prices. Here are some ways to cut expenses. Some of these things are not
pretty, but if you want to survive, might just need to do some of these
things.

How to lower your standard of living 101...
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2. What are your *least* important priorities?
Examples:
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-Phone or cell phone. Have it disconnected.

And how would you reach 911 emergency services if you have no
telephone service?

I have the cheapest landline I can get, solely for the ability to dial
911 in case of emergency.