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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- Volvospeed - Contains articles on maintenance, modifying, and tuning. Also features a forum, reviews, and photo gallery.
- Volvo Cars - Portal with links to official sites throughout the world.
- Volvo 300 Mania - Bilingual discussion forum in English and French, as well as news, member area and a large picture gallery.
- Volvo 200 Series - Contains model details, specifications, comparisons between Dutch and Swedish models, photos, and information about Volvos in the movies.
- Volvo Cross Country Resources - Contains forums, news, photo galleries, and press reviews.
- ukcar.com - Volvo - Features all Volvo models new and old with specifications and pictures.
- Ford 302 Powered Volvo 740. - Features details of the conversion, and photos.
- Swedespeed.com - Resource for enthusiast of Volvo cars old and new.
- Peters Volvo 164 - Dedicated to the author's 1973 Volvo 164 automatic. Includes history, photo gallery, and restoration details.
- Classic Volvo's Downunder - Features a collection of Classic Volvo's, including three 122S Amazons and a 164E, with photographs and history. (English and Swedish)
- 1969 Volvo P1800-S - Features a restoration project with tips, tricks, and photographs.
- SwedishBricks - Features FAQs, details and pictures of models, mailing list, and reveals why the Volvo is referred to as a Brick.
- Devlin's Volvo Page - Picture gallery, racing, tuning, and commercials.
- Brick Board
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Specjalne strefy ekonomiczne w rozkwicie
Ubiegły rok był bardzo korzystny dla specjalnych stref ekonomicznych w Polsce. Napłynęła rekordowa wielkość inwestycji - 10,5 mld zł, o 0,5 mld zł więcej niż w roku 2006. W tym roku, jak szacują eksperci KPMG, skumulowana wartość inwestycji przekroczy 50 mld zł.
Zagraniczne izby handlowe źle oceniają stan polskiej infrastruktury telekomunikacyjnej
Przyjęcie spójnej, długofalowej strategii rozwoju sektora telekomunikacyjnego oraz stworzenie stabilnego otoczenia prawno-regulacyjnego - to najważniejsze postulaty pod adresem państwa polskiego zawarte w "Raporcie o stanie infrastruktury telekomunikacyjnej". Został on opracowany na zlecenie Amerykańskiej Izby Handlowej w Polsce, Francuskiej Izby Przemysłowo-Handlowej w Polsce i Polsko-Niemieckiej Izby Przemysłowo-Handlowej.