Author Archives: vincegp

Hello world!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by vincegp

Hello back! I have been absent for about 4 years – I think! I have learnt to keep my opinions to myself – I’m mellowing out and becoming passive aggressive – instead of just, aggressive. No more “every problem is a … Continue reading →

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101 Best Novels of all time (SA voted)

Posted on July 24, 2007 by vincegp

The 101 best novels of all time, as voted for by Exclusive Books customers: The Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkien The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper … Continue reading →

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Funny Story: Curry Cook-off

Posted on July 19, 2007 by vincegp

Annual Curry Cook-off Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg South Africa Judge #3 was an inexperienced food critic named Frank, who was visiting from America. Frank: “Recently, I was honoured to be selected as a judge at a Curry Cook-off. The original person … Continue reading →

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Understanding RSS Feeds

Posted on June 16, 2007 by vincegp

Microsoft Help Files on RSS Feeds:   What is a feed (RSS)? Feeds, also known as RSS feeds, XML feeds, syndicated content, or web feeds, contain frequently updated content published by a website. They are usually used for news and … Continue reading →

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WiMAX steps up to ADSL in SA

Posted on June 5, 2007 by vincegp

WiMAX networks step up to ADSL Cape Town – Internet Service Provider MWeb began trials for a WiMAX network in mid-May, and according to the reports, so far so good. MWeb was granted a test license by the Independent Communications … Continue reading →

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Time to scrap the internet?

Posted on April 17, 2007 by vincegp

Time to scrap the Internet?  Anick Jesdanun 16 April 2007 at 11h29 New York – Although it has already taken nearly four decades to get this far in building the Internet, some university researchers with the federal government’s blessing want to … Continue reading →

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Fight the real Anti-Semites

Posted on April 12, 2007 by vincegp

He isn’t an anti-Semite. He’s right! Micheal Ray Richardson said Jews are ‘crafty’ and adept at security. Correct on both counts. By Zev Chafets, ZEV CHAFETS is the author of "A Match Made in Heaven: American Jews, Christian Zionists and … Continue reading →

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Technorati Tracks 50 million Blogs

Posted on March 29, 2007 by vincegp

Technorati Profile Technorati tracks 50-million blogs 14 August 2006 at 06h00   Fifty million blogs, which are online multimedia journals, were tracked on the internet last month. Technorati, a website devoted to tracking the growth of the worldwide blogosphere, claims … Continue reading →

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Fighting for survival of Afrikaans

Posted on March 9, 2007 by vincegp

Fighting for survival of Afrikaans Published in: From SA With Love NewsDate: 01 March 2007Category: Your Taste of HomeIssue No: 209 The Afrikaans language was being eroded in many spheres of society, former President FW de Klerk said. ‘I find … Continue reading →

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New National Credit Act – South Africa

Posted on March 8, 2007 by vincegp

New National Credit Act 06 Mar 2007 / by Denise Simpson How will this affect home loan finance? The New National Credit Act is set to come into effect towards the middle of 2007, and the banks now need to … Continue reading →

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