The web has opened the portals to a different world. It is international; it is available to all segments of society, with no barriers in terms of race, creed,color, or social and educational status. It is accessible to those with visual or other physical impairment or disability. The web has opened opportunities for the physically challenged.

Its a whole new world with unlimited access to ideas and subjects for the curious, the researcher, the academic, the scholar, the entrepreneur, the writer, the techie and almost anyone who learns how to surf the web.

The internet is open to all segments of society and to people from all walks of life. The web transcends social, age and education barriers. Access is not limited to the technologically savvy or inclined. It is no longer as intimidating as it was when the information superhighway first opened in the 20th century.

People are less apt to admit to their computer illiteracy, rather, more members of our society are learning how to navigate the cyberspace.

It has inspired innovation among enterprising individuals. Never before has there been opportunity for aspiring writers to practice their craft and hone their writing skills and talent.

E-commerce is growing exponentially. Looking for a product or service? Check on-line. The web offers endless resources and information on any topic, even unpleasant ones. The possibilities are endless.

The web has become a medium of communication as never before. Any place in the world is closer than one can imagine- its just a click of a mouse away. Truly,the web is a global.

Communities are sprouting all over the web. Like-minded people share and exchange ideas.Friendships blossom, love affairs are ignited, the lonely and the timid forget their inhibitions. Activities are not restricted by time nor space. It is a very real world, albeit sans that human touch, but there is a personal feeling to it.

The web empowers the reader. Trust that what you write will be read by a well-informed group of people who spend more and more time surfing the web in hungry for knowledge, information or entertainment.

These netizens are always in search of the latest news, and innovative ideas on a wide range of interests. They want information and they want it quickly.

Read what the multitude of e-zines and newsletters have to offer. This gives you an idea of what interests people. What are the latest trends? Pay attention to issues that tend to pop out here and there, again and again. Subscribe to pertinent groups or forums that can be helpful in your quest. Stay abreast with the latest news, be interested in anything and in everything.

Having a website is no longer for the technologically privileged few. There are millions of websites- everyone wants a website. Its getting easier to get a website running. Then there is blogging. Welcome to Wikipedia.

On the downside, the web created a new stage for crime of all kinds, and new crimes, at that! It is a virulent tool for predators and pranksters of a different kind.

Just as parents try to street-proof their children, there is a need to monitor the activities of their children on the net.

Danger lurks in dark streets and alleys, same danger is a threat from an obviously innocent looking tool as the computer and the monitor and the internet. Beware of the power of the internet.Surfing the web also tends to be addictive!

Who knows whats next.