Here I could connect with friends on the other side of the world from my student days, read articles on many subjects and join groups for various interests.
It's through the internet that I stay in touch with my writing friends, and my critique partners — most of whom are located on the other side of the world.
There was a time when the idea of being able to chat through your computer with strangers on the other side of the world would have seemed incredible to say the least.
Items that are handmade in small quantities are less damaging to our environment than mass - produced items made in large factories on the other side of the world.