The New American Essentials

"U.S. News and World Report" has released a list of the TEN Things We (Americans) CAN'T Live Without. Foregoing the Food, Clothing, Shelter regulars on the list - these are THINGS other than the LIFE essentials Americans need in their lives.
The list is not in any particular order;

1. Portable Computers
2. High-Speed Internet Access
3. Smart Phones
4. Education
5. Movies
6. TV
7. Music Downloads
8. Pets
9. Booze
10. Coffee