Cancelling cellphone extras (!), starting Life on Mars

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I went ahead and did it: I cancelled my cellphone's voicemail. It was actually a very quick and painless process, so kudos I suppose go to Rogers for that. I also got rid of my caller ID. Turns out I don't really need it. Why have I gotten rid of these services? BECAUSE THEY SHOULD BE FREE! And I refuse to pay for them anymore. Well, to be sure, I hardly use my phone, or its services, all that much anyway.

I believe this is right.

Oh, and I've started watching Life on Mars. So far pretty impressive!

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