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This Week on the InternetACCESS to vast amounts of information through the Internet has empowered users and changed the way we deal with issues in our lives. This information is often up-to-date, covers the common and obscure and often includes an interactive element where questions can be posed, and information shared through forums and support groups.One of the best local examples of the positive impact of the Net is Labour Guides (www.btimes.co.za/guide/labour.htm). Here users are able to access everything from the latest labour resources to hands-on guides on labour conflicts, hiring and firing and dealing with disputes. Users can also get their particular questions answered by e-mailing Labour Guides, or can check the letters page to see the advice given to someone with a similar query. Labour Guides is the interactive advice site run by Rael Solomon's Labour Consultancy Group. The 25 000-plus health sites on the Net are another excellent example. They have broken the stranglehold on medical information, enabling patients to educate themselves about their conditions, examine alternative treatments and dismiss myths and misconceptions. The Net is particularly useful when dealing with rare diseases, as BT Internet proved when we were approached to help track down information on an uncommon heart condition. Take a look at Health World Online (www.healthy.net) and KidsHealth (http://kidshealth.org) for starters.
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