Bobert - Yeah, the Internet is making quite a difference, no doubt about it. We have a much freer flow of information than we would without it. This is good.
GfS - Dead right. Each moment of a person's life can be dedicated to living out those ideals...or not...and therein rests one's share of happiness or sorrow in this life. I have to keep reminding myself of that when I get negative, as I sometimes do.