Technology is a broad concept that deals with the usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects the ability to control and adapt to the environment. In human society, it is a consequence of science and engineering, although several technological advances predate the two concepts. Technology is a term with origins in the Greek language: "technologia", "τεχνολογία" — "techne", "τέχνη" ("craft") and "logia", "λογία" ("saying").[1] However, a strict definition is elusive; "technology" can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines, hardware or utensils, but can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include "construction technology", "medical technology", or "state-of-the-art technology". Other species have also been observed to have created and used technology, including non-human primates, dolphins, and crows. Peoples use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of food and the invention of the wheel helped humans in travelling in and controlling their environment. Recent technological developments, including the printing press, the telephone, and the Internet, have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact on a global scale. However, not all technology has been used for peaceful purposes; the development of weapons of ever-increasing destructive power has progressed throughout history, from clubs to nuclear weapons. Technology has affected society and its surroundings in a number of ways. In many societies, technology has helped develop more advanced economies (including todays global economy) and has allowed the rise of a leisure class. Many technological processes produce unwanted by-products, known as pollution, and deplete natural resources, to the detriment of the Earth and its environment. Various implementations of technology influence the values of a society and new technology often raises new ethical questions. Examples include the rise of the notion of efficiency in terms of human productivity, a term originally applied only to machines
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- Clubs • 6
- TVR Vixen Workshop Manual - Workshop manual and parts list for Tuscan and Vixen cars.
- TVR Car Club Tasmin Challenge - A complete guide to the cars, drivers, races and results.
- Project M - TVR 3000M Restoration - Details the complete body off restoration of a 1976 TVR 3000M, including restoration diary, news, parts lists, advice, gallery, and FAQs.
- Rollcentre - A team in the TVR Tuscan Challenge. Includes pictures, race reports and race statistics.
- Pistonheads.com: TVR - Features news, price guides and specifications.
- TVR Vixen S3 - Russell's Garage - Information on rebuilds, maintenance, and the problems of ownership.
- The TVR Files - A collection of TVR photographs.
- TVR 2500M - Description of parts, supplies, and modifications for the TVR 2500M.
- Exhale - Its not just about racing - Blog about racing Caterhams 7s.
- TVR Chimaera Pages - A guide to ownership and maintenance of the TVR Chimaera. Includes a gallery and buying guide.
- TVR Technical Specifications - Contains technical details of most models.
- Andi's TVR page - Pictures of Andi's TVR Griffith 500.
- TVR Chimaera 400s - Pictures, specifications, service schedule and costs, of the owner's TVR Chimaera 400.
- TVR Grantura Registry - Owners can register their Grantura on this site.
- TVR 2500 - Ownership history and pictures of a TVR 2500.
- Team Jet Black Motorsport - Racing team contesting the TVR Tuscan Challenge with its 450 BHP, 4500cc open top TVR race car. Includes history of saloon and sports car racing, photo gallery, and contacts.
- John's TVR Homepage - A website dedicated to the TVR marque in the US. Focuses on the Jomar, Grantura, Griffith, Tuscan, Vixen, M, Tasmin, and others.
- Chris' LBC Garage - Includes pictures of the owner's 74 TVR 2500M and pictures from the Unofficial TVR Owners Group.
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Rok 2010 będzie rokiem e-faktur
Tak przynajmniej twierdzą przedstawiciele Krajowej Izby Rozliczeniowej. Ich zdaniem liczba elektronicznych faktur wystawionych w Europie w latach 2005-2009 wzrastała średnio o 41% rocznie, osiągając liczbę 1 mld.
EN FACE: dr Wojciech Jerzy Bober...
... pracownik naukowy i dydaktyczny w Instytucie Filozofii Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, zajmujący się problematyką etyki informatycznej.