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To: Anthony Wong who wrote (3790)	1/16/1999 11:23:00 AM
From: Neal davidson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 11568

Killer article... Thanks for posting (although I won't get to be surprised when I open the magazine when it is delivered to my house)

To: Anthony Wong who wrote (3790)	1/16/1999 1:10:00 PM
From: VFD	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 11568

Very reassuring. Thanks for posting it.

To: Anthony Wong who wrote (3790)	1/16/1999 7:38:00 PM
From: Teddy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 11568

More cost cutting: (this is a joke, WCOM shareholders can have fun once in a while, right?) How Ebbers Is Whipping MCI WorldCom Into ShapePart 2: Effective Monday the following revised procedures apply: Lodging ---------- All employees are encouraged to stay with relatives and friends while on business travel. If weather permits, public areas such as parks should be used as temporary lodging sites. Bus terminals, train stations, and office lobbies may provide shelter in periods of inclement weather. Transportation ---------------- Hitchhiking is the preferred mode of travel in lieu of commercial transport. Luminescent safety vests will be issued to all employees prior to their departure on business trips. Bus transportation will be used only when work schedules require such travel. Airline tickets will be authorized in extreme circumstances and the lowest fares will be used. For example, if a meeting is scheduled in Seattle, but the lower fare can be obtained by traveling to Detroit, then travel to Detroit will be substituted for travel to Seattle. Meals ------- Expenditures for meals will be limited to an absolute minimum. It should be noted that certain grocery and specialty chains, such as Hickory Farms, General Nutrition centers, Costco, and Sam's Club often provide free samples of promotional items. Entire meals can be obtained in this manner. Travelers should also be familiar with indigenous roots, berries, and other protein sources available at their destinations. If restaurants must be utilized, travelers should use "all you can eat" salad bars. This is especially effective for employees traveling together as one plate can be used to feed the entire group. Employees are also encouraged to bring their own food on business travel. Cans of tuna fish, Spam, and Beefaroni can be consumed at your leisure without the necessary bother of heating or costly preparation. Miscellaneous --------------- All employees are encouraged to devise innovative techniques in effort to save company dollars. One enterprising individual has already suggested that money could be raised during airport layover periods, which could be used to defray travel expenses. In support of this idea, red caps will be issued to all employees prior to their departure so that they may earn tips by helping others with their luggage. Small plastic roses and ball point pens will also be available to employees so that sales may be made as time permits. We welcome any suggestions for further cost cutting.