>>Of course when you have no idiot box [TV] consuming your idle time, your quality of life is probably much better. I envy your will power to resist. I have already been assimilated along with my wife and 2 kids.
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>In my ultra-simple apartment I don't have a TV or a phone line. Though, I do have a 21" montior on a DVD player and my cell phone...

... and DSL for internet connection?