2012
01.12

It is easy to take for granted new technology after it has been incorporated into our daily lives. You look at your cell phone and notice a missed call. “Hmm. I wonder who that could be,” you might wonder. If you are somewhat technically savvy then you know you can go on the Internet and use a reverse directory service to get a pretty good idea of who called you and why. It is a simple act, one that usually does not get much thought, but it is impressive how far technology has come in regards to getting information quickly and efficiently.

Before the Internet, if some one called and hung up before you answered, then you would never know who called. Up until very recently, most people did not even have Caller ID, which used to be a premium telephone service. If the caller did not leave a message or call back then there was no more information about who called and when. It was not until cell phones, which automatically record telephone numbers of missed calls, became ubiquitous that most people obtained the telephone number of their missed calls. A telephone number in and of itself is mostly useless for determining who it might belong to if the number is not familiar.

The only way to get more information about who the caller previously was to use a reverse phone book, or the grey pages, which is like a regular phone book, but instead of listing the numbers by name of owner alphabetically, it lists the numbers numerically and then lists the associated name of the owner. Reverse phone books were generally available to the public, and were instead mostly used for commercial and government services. If the number was from a different location than the area incorporated in the reverse phone book, then the reverse phone book that you were using was essentially useless for your purposes. Short of doing something extreme like hiring a private investigator, there was now no easy way to determine who called you and why.

Compare that same scenario to its present day incarnation using modern technology. Someone calls your cell phone which registers their phone number, when they called, and how many times they called. If this person has called before their name and information may already be in your address book. Otherwise it might show up in your address book if you use a service such as Facebook that links accounts with your friends, if the caller had their information in one of their address books. If the caller is truly unknown. Any Internet device, such as a smart phone, can use a reverse directory service to look up the numbers location, what type of line it is, and possibly a name of the person or business. Literally, within seconds of noticing a missed call you can obtain more information about the caller than you probably could get at all when it was 10 to 15 years ago. Who knows where we will be in 10 to 15 more years?

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2012
01.10

Book a flight to Gothenburg and you’ll find one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe can be found on the west coast of Sweden. Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-largest city and sits at the mouth of the river Gota Alv. The city was founded in the year 1621. It is now home to just over half a million people.

The city has a mild climate all year round, thanks to the moderating effects of the Gulf Stream. The average high temperature in the summer is about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It rarely gets down into the teens during the winter. Snow is common during the winter months.

Gothenburg is a university town. It is home to the University of Gothenburg and several smaller schools. Students from all over Sweden come to Gothenburg to study. Volvo Cars is also headquartered in this picturesque town.

Tourists flock to the city for numerous reasons. First and foremost are the views; the city is spectacularly beautiful. It is well known for both its magnificent natural setting and its architecture. Some of the more well-known buildings include the East India House, Gothenburg Central Station and the Gothenburg Opera House.

The Gothenburg Film Festival is held every winter. It is the biggest gathering of its kind in Scandinavia and attracts about 115,000 people every year. Nearly 500 films are screened over the festival’s 10 days.

Music fans gather in the city to hear the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and attend concerts by internationally known indie and heavy metal artists. The Metaltown Festival brings heavy metal bands to town each June.

Sports fans also come to Gothenburg in large numbers to watch ice hockey, football, figure skating and numerous other sports. The city has played host to both the FIFA World Cup and the World Figure Skating Championships, among other sporting competitions.

Those interested in classical culture will not be disappointed by Gothenburg, either. Aside from its own symphony orchestra and opera company, the city also boasts several art museums, a concert hall and one of the most important botanical gardens in Europe. Visitors interested in history or the natural sciences also have several museums to choose among.

Finally, Gothenburg is also home to the biggest shopping center and the biggest amusement park in all of Scandinavia. This city truly has something for all visitors.

Gothenburg can be reached by air, rail, car, or sea. The city has its own airport, sea port and a rail hub.

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2011
12.30


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