It's a Dot-Com World!
This is one of two funny stories that I wrote for Hallmark in their "Laughing Out Loud" gift book.
It’s a Dot-Com World!
In the old days if you had an errand to run, you had to jump into your car, fight the traffic, and put up with the kids bouncing around the backseat.? You would arrive at your destination all frazzled, stressed, and a bundle of nerves.
But things have changed, my friend.? You no longer have to leave the safety and comfort of your home to tackle the things on your “to do” list.? You may already be a savvy cyber-surfer, but if you have not ventured into the World Wide Web, hang onto your hat.? We are going to give you a whirlwind tour!
By now you have probably seen those Pricelinedotcom commercials on television, starring William Shatner (aka Captain Kirk from Star Trek), where he talks about the benefits of shopping for a hotel room online.? “Name your own price for a luxury hotel room, and save, save, save!” he exclaims.
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But it is not just hotel rooms where you can save big bucks on the Internet these days.? You can save money on airline tickets, fruit baskets, belly button lint brushes, and just about everything else under the sun.? Not to be outdone, the medical community is rumored to be setting up its own version of Pricelinedotcom.
Here are just a few of the net Internet sites that will soon be launched early next year:
We hope this information has been very helpful for you.? Visit us next week for some types on cyber-law: from Janitor to Judge in One Easy Keystroke!
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