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Yahoo! Answers – Your Questions, other People’s Answers

Admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:47:11 +0000

Yahoo! Answers is a portal, driven by search engine Yahoo!, where regular people ask and answer questions online. The key word here is regular people – your questions are being answered by other people. However there is no telling whether these other people are professors, highly literate individuals, or people who never got a grade 2 and now sell tie-die scarves on the side of the road.

Yahoo! Answers works in much the same way as Wikipedia, although the information on Wikipedia seems to generally be more accurate. The portal is “full of inaccurate statements of fact, snarky and ignorant replies, and all-in-all is a poor reference tool” according to an article on www.searchenginejournal.com. Despite this, Yahoo! Answers has solicited more than 400 million answers, drawing in over 120 million users.

The portal offers new users three choices – Ask, Answer or Discover. Each of these involves the interaction with someone else’s question and or information, and the rating and categorization thereof.

A quick search through today’s hot topics in the Discover section quickly indicates that this seems more like a forum site than an actual hub of real and quality information. Topics such as “Is it normal for a boy to put his arm around you in a cinema?”, “What equips God with the right to decide what is good and evil?” and “Will my Chinese dwarf hamsters like me?” are laughable, but enduring in their unassuming sincerity. However, if I was researching the rise and fall of the Third Reich, or trying to get a hold of the financial affect of mergers and acquisition, this would clearly be the wrong site for me.

Again unlike Wikipedia, the site permits any topic to be shared (within the confines general user protection). While Wikipedia may not always have the correct information, the basis of its site is fact, as opposed to opinion. On Yahoo! Answers, a great deal of the content seems to be musings, and other peoples’ opinion on these musings.

Yahoo! Answers elicits a far more social feel than does Wikipedia or other such “answers sites”, which is possibly why it’s become so popular. People like to share, and while there are an almost limitless array of social networking sites to share comment, thoughts, pictures and mundane details of day-to-day life, there are not that many sites which permit sharing of a “factual” basis.

Yahoo! Answers have some guidelines as to how to be a good and responsible Yahoo! Answers user. These are:

Sharing what you know
Being courteous
Being a good citizen
Citing your sources
Asking clear questions
Categorizing your questions correctly

Yahoo! Answers is clearly a very popular tool to many people for many reasons – however the central tenet seems to be the ability to share knowledge and opinion, in a categorized online environment. Remember, however, that the information on this site is gathered purely from other people’s answers – if you want a factual answer to your question, it might be better to head to a library.

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The Best Christian Dating Websites

Admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:22:04 +0000

The best Christian dating websites available online are those that allow the single, unattached Christian to honour God in their relationship. There are many Christians that have actually met their soul mate through these sites and a lot have testified to believing that they were divinely drawn to each other over the Internet through one of the many dating services. Male and Female single Christians all over the world are making use of date sites to get to know each other and build potential relationships with each other.

One of the best and most popular Christian dating sites available on the web is Christian Cafe who offer a fully functional 10 day trial membership. If you decide to join, they may be on the higher end of the scale price wise but well worth it if you are serious about your dating and meeting good decent people instead of the time wasting types that come with a lot of online date services. This recommended site is run by Christians ensuring that everything is done in order and in line with the word of God. If you are a Christian Man or Woman looking for a partner you can trust then this site is definitely one of the first to explore.

It can be incredibly difficult to find a partner who shares a commitment to their faith in the same way as you do. Thanks to these online services thousands have been introduced and many fruitful relationships have come out of it and even marriages. If you are having trouble finding your soul mate, or even if you are just looking for a moral online friend then check out all the best Christian dating websites and sign up for the one which suits your fancy.

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Using the Gumtree Cape Town Service Online

Admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:30:27 +0000

Care needs to be taken by those who choose to use the Gumtree Cape Town service online as there are often scams floating around and always scammers on the lookout to catch their next victim. We certainly recommend using the service and it is a fantastic place to find jobs or buy and sell stuff and even get involved and chat with others via the forums. We are simply saying take caution as we are aware of people who have been scammed and had attempted scammers approach us on different occasions.

One example of how easy it is to be scammed when using the Gumtree Cape Town service is in an instance where you have second hand goods for sale or an item to sell online. The scam artist will first reply to your classified ad posing as a potential buyer and may tell you that he or she is in a different area of South Africa, like Johannesburg for instance, asking if you would be prepared to courier the goods to them and they will be prepared to cover courier fees. They will request your bank account details so that they can make payment up front and they promise to forward you a proof of payment.

All ok so far except the proof of payment sent to you in the case where it is a scam attempt will be fraudulent. It is surprisingly easy to forge a completely real looking proof of payment that looks like it has genuinely come from ABSA, FNB, Nedbank or Standard Bank. DO NOT send any goods to a potential buyer on a proof of payment alone no matter how many times they contact you to try and hurry you up. Wait until the funds have cleared in the bank first, even this is risky so be extremely cautious and use some common sense. In actual fact, it is even more advisable to only sell second hand goods to people you can meet in person where a physical exchange of goods and money can take place. The staff at the Gumtree Cape Town service actually recommend this as the only way to transact.

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Gumtree Durban for Jobs, Cars and Everything Else!

Admin — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:01:18 +0000

The Gumtree Durban website offers jobs, cars for sale and many useful classified ads for those looking to buy products and use services in the KwaZulu Natal region. Maybe you feel it could be time to change employment and you are looking for a better paying position or a job with more perks or better working conditions. You could be in the market to buy a used car, scooter, motorcycle or a bakkie, then check out the many vehicles available to buy listed under the appropriate category.

With so many categories to choose from within the Durban Gumtree website one can spend hours browsing for good deals and bargains on vehicles or finding the right employment. Are you looking for friends or dating services for instance? Under the Friends/Dating category you will find adverts online for girls seeking guys, guys seeking girls, friendship and so-on. Jewellery, second hand books, dvd’s and cd’s, clothes and digital camera’s, there is just such a diverse range of products and services to pick from within the popular site.

Use caution if using the facility to buy and sell online for the first time. Although this is a recommended resource there are many scams and scammers lurking behind the scenes trying to catch out buyers and sellers, especially those who are perhaps not quite as educated yet. Follow your common sense and make sure you meet somebody in person before any money gets exchanged. If you are selling a product, never send an item before receiving payment, even if a potential buyer has sent you proof of payment, these are very easy to forge. Just take care and use your wisdom and you should find that no matter if you are using the Gumtree Durban site for buying or selling a new car, finding a new job or even the love of your life, the facility can be an extremely useful one.

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Reggies Toys South Africa

Admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:07:25 +0000

Reggies Toys South Africa for various toy products ranging from baby’s, boys and girls, educational, dvd’s, gaming and more have stores in Cape Town, Durban, Gauteng, Port Elizabeth and other places throughout the country. Whether it is a gift for your son, daughter, nephew, niece or other family member’s children or kids of friends, this SA favourite family store, which incidently is one of the country’s oldest and foremost, is sure to stock the items you are looking for.

Specials are often available at Reggies Toys South Africa and for those with a good Internet connection it is always worth heading over to their official website at reggies.co.za and having a look at what products are currently on promotion. Customers can browse and shop online via the shopping website conveniently and quickly. There’s more to do on the site as well, such as being able to buy in-store or online gift cards for friends and family members or signing up for the online newsletter to stay up to date via email on the current specials or promotions on certain toys.

Best sellers are always worth taking notice of especially if you wish to buy a child a gift and are not sure what to purchase. Barbie products and High School Musical items were popular gifts for girls at the time of writing and PlayStation 3 consoles and games as well as Lego products according to reggies.co.za were keeping the boy’s happy! No matter where you are in South Africa, if you need to buy gift cards or shop for the latest items online to keep the kids happy, try Reggie’s Toys South Africa, they are sure to have something for you no matter what age the baby or child.

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Mymaties Stellenbosch University Website

Admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:39:14 +0000

Mymaties Stellenbosch University website for students wishing to send and receive email, manage personal records, get exam results, keep up to date with campus news and announcements and even book meals is offered online at mymaties.com. The site is available in both English and Afrikaans language formats and users sign in to make use of the facilities using their network username and password. New users are urged to read and understand the intellectual property and electronic communications of Stellenbosch University before logging in for the first time.

Students making use of Mymaties Stellenbosch University website can browse and use the various facilities online at leisure and navigation is simple and easy to understand whether a user is browsing the English or the Afrikaans translation website version. Library databases and services are among the many features available to learners and can save a lot of time when it comes to researching certain subjects and information needed. Exam results are posted and accessible to learners that do have access to the site from any pc.

There is a help section for those trying to use the features on the site and who maybe experiencing problems logging into the portal or using email and other features. It is not uncommon for learners to experience the odd error message when trying to gain access but this can be resolved by visiting the help section available. Campus news and announcements are posted regularly on the site at mymaties.com for students wanting to keep up with what is happening, there is also the opportunity for learners to send in news related items. If you are a student looking for access to exam results, library services, exam and class time tables and a whole lot more, be sure to obtain your username and password to login to the popular Mymaties Stellenbosch University website online.

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Makro Specials and Promotions

Admin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:49:57 +0000

Makro specials and promotions for those looking to get good deals on products from one of South Africa’s most loved stores are available on a regular basis. There is a wide selection as well, from appliances, office furniture and toys, through to computers, footwear and luggage. No matter what it is you are looking to get a low price on, you are sure to find it here. Physical stores are found all around the country in Gauteng, Cape Town, KwaZulu Natal and even up in Zimbabwe, the head office is located in Johannesburg.

Want to get Makro specials and promotions in an instant? Head on over to their website at makro.co.za and click on the get our email link. Fill in the simple online form with the few personal details required and submit free of charge to be notified of new promotions, exciting new products and more. If you do not have a Makro card number you will first have to apply for a card but hey, you can do that online via the makro.co.za website as well!

Buying goods at these shops around the country is no hassle at all and the customer can feel relaxed in knowing they have purchased items with a “peace of mind policy”. The peace of mind policy guarantees satisfaction for customers on any purchase they make and will refund or exchange most goods returned within 14 days subject to their manufacturers return and refund policies. if you are looking to go shopping for products at the lowest prices possible then be sure to check out the Makro specials and promotions at a store closest to where you live.

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Flymango Airlines and Specials when you Fly Mango

Flymango Airlines and Specials when you Fly Mango

Admin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:40:19 +0000

Flymango airlines provides cheap domestic flights and specials for clients who fly Mango can be snatched up from time to time for those who are quick enough! Whether you are travelling by plane for business or pleasure around South Africa, booking with this popular airline will see you get to your destination quickly, safely and at an affordable price. This company are starting to get a reputation of being one of the country’s most trusted and affordable national carriers with cheap flights and good deals available to all.

Booking tickets online at flymango.com for a flight from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban or Bloemfontein is a quick and painless process, although not all Mango specials are advertised on the site. It may be a good idea to give your local travel agent a quick call to see if there are any cheap deals running through them. But within the site you can view your booking, pay for it online and change a few details if necessary. You can even sort out your travel insurance requirements all from the flymango.com website, convenience at your fingertips!

There is a very cool feature on the website which requires you sign up with your email address and mobile phone number, you will see this at the bottom of the screen. What is nice about this nifty little feature is that whenever specials on flights become available you will receive an sms text message alert on your mobile phone! This means you can always be up to date and know exactly when is a cheap time to fly and when Mango airlines are offering the best deals on flights in South Africa.

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EquineSA Horses

Admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:06:15 +0000

EquineSA is a South Africa based website through which horses and equipment related to the equestrian sector are bought and sold. This excellent online facility available to anyone who wishes to register is a well designed directory for bringing together the country’s equine industry. It is basically a one stop shop for those who maybe interested in buying horses for sale online, or for people who wish to advertise the sale of them can make use of. In a nutshell, it brings buyer and seller together and stretches across SA borders as well to neighbouring countries such as Zimbabwe and Swaziland.

They are actively involved in the industry and EquineSA have sponsored several large shows supporting different breeds of horses and disciplines nationally. Apart from horse buyer meeting seller and vice versa, the site also offers other related categories for the sale and purchase of products such as saddlery and tack, horseboxes, stallion services and stabling just to name a few. At the time of writing it is reported that the website gets in excess of 20 000 visitors a month and continues to grow.

For those wishing to register and advertise on the site, photo’s are one of the main requirements in order for an advert to be approved. The registration process must be completed before being able to place an advert with them which is simply a matter of filling in a simple online form with a few personal details and submitting. If you are looking for a fully interactive online social networking site relating to the equestrian world where you can do a lot more than buy or sell horses and ponies on the Internet then be sure to check out the Equine SA website today!

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Boardman’s South Africa

Admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:41:47 +0000

Boardman’s stores in South Africa home catalogue listing furniture, kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom and other products for the home is available online to visitors looking for information on this popular shops products. Whether you want to buy gifts for yourself or a loved one, the Boardman catalogue allows you to see clearly what items are for sale and what you can buy online. Clients need to be registered on the site in order to be able to add items to baskets and interact with the online shopping facility. Once registered, a user can then log in to the facility and shop away!

Shopper’s looking to buy products from the Boardman’s catalogue online in South Africa can do so using their Edgars account details as an alternative to using a credit card if preferred. There are two options for having items delivered to you from the website, one being to your front door by courier and the other being items you order getting delivered to your nearest Edgars for your collection. Delivery costs are reasonably cheap with home delivery costing R30 and to your nearest Edgars store being R20. They are fixed charges no matter the size or quantities of items you purchase from the online shop.

People that do not have an Edgars account have the option to pay for products in the checkout area of the shopping site using major credit cards such as VISA and MasterCard. Lay buys are not accepted but refunds and exchanges are possible providing goods are returned in their original packaging with proof of purchase and within thirty days from when the goods were bought. If you are looking to buy cheap products online for the home and getting value for money prices on quality items then check out the Boardman’s stores catalogue for South Africa shoppers!

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