Because of the extended mess with Earthlink non-access, I got a gmail address just for my business stuff (credit card, utilities, etc). So now I have three email accounts: my fannish gmail, my business gmail, and my real name comcast. Sometimes I get confused as to whether I had something sent to business or real name, but I feel more comfortable knowing my business accounts will still be able to reach me should my ISP flake out again.

Also, I wish you luck with Verizon. ::looks at them askance::