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The Southeast Missourian asked people how technology has changed their lives.

Sharon Bucher: "My son will be going to college, and he will be taking a cellular phone. We have an unlimited package for calls after 8 p.m., so access will not cost a fortune."

Larry Hoffmeister: "I use a cordless screwdriver which makes the job a lot easier. Diamond bits for drilling masonry go through concrete with a lot less force."

Pat Biri: "My bread machine makes bread a lot easier. You just put all the ingredients in it, and it does all the mixing. I make different kinds of bread, and it's better than the frozen kind."

Donna Ellis: "I am totally dependent on computers. I am addicted to E-mail which I use to write to friends all over the world. I also use the Internet and my computer has over 500 bookmarks."

Ron Eftink: "The microwave oven has changed the way I eat oatmeal for breakfast. It cooks for a minute and 30 seconds. Before the microwave, I had oatmeal less often."