She says the wonders of e-technology are no replacement for the simple pleasure of waking up to find a postcard on your doormat.

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If you type it Alfred can find a restaurant to suit your dining pleasure.

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They will also find a growing number of physical stores that compete to make shopping a pleasure.

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