The New York-based company also said the meter problem will cut its 2008 earnings by 22 cents to 33 cents per share.

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However, the bedroom doorways in the single-story structure are cut just 22 inches (about a half meter) wide.

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She explained that she wouldn't because, when things got really tight, she knew she could do one less wash a week and cut down on the heating to save the pound coins going into the meter.

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