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   In article , Bernard Peek   
    wrote:   
   > On 17/01/14 11:23, J. Clarke wrote:   
   > > In article , bap@shrdlu.com says...   
   > >> On 17/01/14 00:35, J. Clarke wrote:   
   > >>>>   
   > >>>> Perfect application for a pod system. If your fridge forgets to order   
   > >>>> the milk you can just order it online. It should be delivered in less   
   > >>>> time than it takes to drive to the store.   
   > >>>   
   > >>> Since it takes me zero time to drive to the store that I am passing on   
   > >>> the way from work, how will this help?  And how much will the individual   
   > >>> pod delivery add to the cost?   
   > >>   
   > >> That's certainly true now. With a pod system in place that local store   
   > >> probably won't be there, there wouldn't be enough trade to justify it.   
   > >   
   > > So your justification for your pod system is that it can be used to   
   > > destroy the retail industry as we know it?   
   >   
   > The retail industry (and every other industry) is doomed anyway.   
      
   Doomed? It is pretty much dead already thanks to the take-over by the   
   big businesses like Walmart, Kmart, etc. The rise in online shopping is   
   only hastening the disappearance of the small local retailer shop.   
      
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