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It begins with one empty white page, and it ends with massive damages!
Yes, that’s my opinion about what web social life is. It could be a key to travel beyond the ocean or a weapon to kill ourselves down slowly, painfully and messy…
For some it’s a door to heaven. They use it to create a better life, a virtual one which they can modify as much as they want. Ffor them it’s a good thing to finally live the life that they always dreamed of as perfect, as the one they see in their wildest fantasies…

Not everyone had the chance to participate in this year's artwork program.  Now's your chance to show the SEED community your own home sweet home - with a picture, drawing, painting, or something else. 

(If your answer references a particular piece of artwork from this year's program, be sure to include the image or the URL within your reply.)

There are lots of ways to tweak energy consumption in your home. I have found an effective—and attractive—way to reduce heating costs. The trick is to use insulating curtains—or draperies or blinds, depending on what works best for your windows.

The idea is to create a barrier that will keep out cold air. This is done in a variety of ways which can accommodate different budgets. The most basic insulating curtains have a thin foam backing that prevents cold air from coming in. Others have a thin reflective layer that functions the same way. More expensive and complex versions use multiple layers, with foam backing, a reflective layer, and cotton padding to block incoming cold air. In this type the insulating part is a separate liner. The thicker and more expensive versions also work better. And if you are handy with a sewing machine, you can make the lined curtains yourself. You can also buy premade thermal linings to attach to existing window treatments.

Home took on a little different meaning for me last year - I was traveling back/forth between Houston and Gatwick on business training a new team for most of it. Home often translated into a hotel room at the end of a long day. What made it all bearable was all of the little things that family and friends sent to me: a picture of a child, a good book to read, music, and a lot more.

They say home is where the heart is, and that is certainly true. For me, I looked at those small gifts as welcome breadcrumbs so I could always find my way back home.