Mobile Telephone - The Most Important Invention of the 20th Century?

By Sam D Goddard

Depending on who you ask, the mobile telephone is either the greatest invention of the twentieth century or the most annoying. It is undeniable that the technology behind the mobile phone is one of the greatest inventions and that advances in technology keep making the cell phone more and more a must have device.

Mobile telephones have changed the world of communication. From the first call made in 1946 on one of only a handful of portable phones to any one of the millions, probably billions of calls made today, the mobile or cell phone has changed the course of communication forever.

Day to Day Life

Before the invention of the cell phone people went about their daily lives in a constant state of questioning - even if they didn't realize they were doing so. When a friend or family member went on vacation they wondered if the trip was made safely. When a child left for college parents wondered if they made it without car trouble. It is doubtful that people even realized they were always in a state of questioning.

The mobile phone changed all of the questioning. Now, mothers could call and find out if their children made it to their destination without any mishaps. Husbands could tell their wives when they were running late.

If they weren't wondering about someone's whereabouts they were wishing they had remembered to tell them something before they were away from their office or home phone. Perhaps it was to stop and pick up the kids or to go by the bank because they loan officer called. Whatever the reason, before the invention of the cell phone, they would have to wait to see them and then send them back out to take care of the issue.

Mobile phones have made keeping in touch across long distances easier than ever before. For the most part, the cost of calling across long distances is much less expensive using mobile phones than it is using land lines. Many cell phone plans have free long distance.

Emergencies

Cell phones have changed access to emergency services. Car accidents are called in by more than one person on most occasions and help can be dispatched to the scene faster than ever before. Having the power go out or phones lines cut by an intruder no longer leaves a person in isolation, they have the cell phone for calling out.

Cell phone service has been responsible for saving more lives than has been accounted for. Were someone attempt to put a number on it, it would undoubtedly be in the millions, simply due to being able to contact help no matter where you are located. Doctors can now stay in touch with their answering service at all times, making them more available in the event of emergencies.

Cell phones have become key pieces of equipment in search and rescue operations. The chances are very good that a person who gets lost will have a cell phone. The cell phone can be geographically traced using navigation tools and GPS which is built into most new cell phones. There have been numerous cases of hikers lost in the woods who were only found due their cell phones.

Law Enforcement

This same navigation/GPS technology that makes it easy to find lost people also makes it easier for law enforcement to track down fugitives or missing children. More often than not, criminals forget that cell phones can be traced. They leave invisible footprints in their wake for police and others to follow. These footsteps, in the form of pings sent to communication towers from their phones also become important in prosecuting cases.

In addition to tracking down criminals, law enforcement now finds out about crimes faster than ever before. The hesitant citizen who doesn't want to get involved physically involved in a happening crime will most often call it in to the police. This gives law enforcement a head start on catching criminals.

Cell phones that include video recording can actually film the crime as it happens, offering evidence that is irrefutable in court.

Business Communication

Gone are the days when a business deal is lost because of not being in the office. Nowadays, business deals can be sealed even when on vacation. The mobile telephone has made the office open 24 hours a day in some cases. Being out of the office is no longer an option because most business people are tethered to their office through their cell phones.

Technology has brought the office to the cell phone with the addition of smart phones and email via the telephone. Documents can be sent, reviewed and sent back all while being on the go.

The Flip Side

On the other side of the cell phone debate are those who argue that cell phones monopolize people's time. With cell phones the work day is never over and time spent with family or friends can be constantly interrupted unless the device is powered off.

There are safety issues as well with cell phones. Drivers who can't wait until they are stopped to have a conversation run a much greater risk of being in an accident. Using an earpiece helps the problem but does not eliminate it because the focus is still on the conversation.

Another safety concern that is still up for debate is whether or not they are bad for overall health. Some doctors claim that having a cell phone up to your ear constantly can cause brain tumors. While the jury is still out on a definite answer, it is worth looking into.

Then there is the rude factor. Diners enjoying a quiet, relaxing dinner most certainly don't want to hear what is going on in other people's lives and cell phones have done just that. Most people don't exercise proper phone etiquette and the buzz, ring or tones of cell phones can be heard just about anywhere you go. The Future

As technology makes advancements in the options and features available on cell phones they become more and more important to daily activities. Banking, bill paying, and more are able to be done while on the go and running errands. The cell phone has made down time more productive. Parents waiting on school to let out can do their banking or check their home email.

Those who argue against them are fighting what seems to be a losing battle. Not only are they here to stay, but they are advancing in what they are able do. Today's world has been shaped and will continue to be shaped by the cell phone.

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Communication - The Key to Great Fortune

By Terryal Petter


Imagine you're coordinating a wedding and you need to be precise on the timing and the execution of things whether it's the catering, knowing when to play the music, starting the service, or even how to set up the venue. The correspondence and communication has to be precise in order for things to go off without a hitch (no pun attended). A perfect way to get the communication working at top-notch speed and precision is a two-way radio. In order for a two-way radio to work, you need to have two-way radio batteries that work and work well.

Cell phones have the capability to handle the functions of a two-way radio, but time is of the essence in many scenarios that require the two-way radio to be used. The radios often have great range and are very clear, but the battery must also be employed for one to work and work well.

Ditch the wedding scenario for a minute and consider other venues where a two-way radio battery is important. You have the construction field, police officers, movers, wedding planners, coaches, and event planners. For all these fields that require the highest level of communication, an adequate battery or batteries are required.

A battery should be long lasting and free of any kind of defect. Batteries that are long lasting will typically take longer to charge, but worth it when it comes to usage. Don't risk an event or any important situation be delayed because you didn't have a good means of communication.

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How to Become Successful - Control + Belief + Action = Success

By Jamin Thompson

These days, everyone wants more control. Control over their finances, goals, career, kids, lifestyle, etc. But despite this natural desire for greater control, most people ironically toss away all possibilities for more control once they say or think things like:

• It is the economy
• I don't have time
• I'm too tired
• It is the way I was raised
• It is my bosses fault
• It is too hard
• I'm not smart enough
• I don't have enough money
• I don't deserve it
• It is going to be risky

You get the idea. You might not like to hear this but the truth is that wherever you are in life is exactly where you really choose to be. And you will continue to be exactly where you are as long as you continue to waste time making excuses and saying "it's the". Every time you say the words "it's the", you've already failed.

Life may be hard at times, but whoever said success was easy? Billions of people have experienced mind-blowing success over the course of history, but yet the question remains: Why are some people super successful and others complete failures? Why do some people reach their goals and others make the same previously failed resolution year after year? Most people spend their entire lives wondering, "what is the miracle formula for success?" They seldom realize that the choice was given to them at birth.

For every tragedy, handicap, and difficulty there are two stories. Each person, by his or her actions, chooses which story will be theirs.

Succeed or fail, your choice.

Case in point.

I used to work with two athletes who had similar talents and were both loaded with potential. They were about as equally matched as they come. A coach's dream.

One guy, Ryan, was tremendously talented, but had struggled to stay in the elite group of players in the country. He developed little, if at all, and every training session was a grind for him.

The other guy, Luke, was quickly developing into an elite athlete. He also had tons of talent, and was one of the most sought after high school recruits in the country.

During the training sessions with Ryan, I would constantly hear long dissertations about all of the factors that were negatively affecting his development. Just about every imaginable outside influence bothered this guy. He had to stay up late doing homework so he was too exhausted to train as hard he should, he was mad at his girlfriend, he had a nagging injury, the competition in his division was too good, and so on and so on. Every session he would complain about the same crap. It was like a broken record of misery.

I will admit though, that the stuff Ryan used to whine about affects every athlete. I used to deal with those same issues when I was playing, but the difference between an elite athlete and a "pretty good" athlete is how much control you let these factors have over you.

If you consistently make excuses and say "it's the" all of the time you do briefly make yourself feel better, but the downside to that is you lose control. When you make excuses you put off responsibility, and without responsibility you have no control. Being a winner means having a winning attitude; and winners take responsibility for everything that they can control.

Whenever you reject responsibility, you give up control. An ounce of control is worth an ounce of responsibility.

On the flip side, my training sessions with Luke were very productive and he rarely brought up factors that were negatively affecting him. Instead he would brainstorm with me and talk about unique methods he was using to keep his focus sharp, his energy levels up, and his goals on track. He was determined to keep developing as an athlete and not let external influences derail his plans. He would ask me what strategies I used to use and how they might work for him. "How would this or that pro athlete deal wit this x-problem?" - he would ask. Or he would say stuff like "I really slacked off and lost focus in the gym last week. Here is how I can correct it."

Luke accepted all the responsibility for his wins, losses, success, failures, achievements, and errors, and in doing so remained in control of his destiny.

In all of my years of playing competitive sports and working towards a definitive goal, the most valuable thing I have learned is that we become what we think about most. We essentially make ourselves by the dominant thoughts that we choose and act upon; and literally become what we think. It has been said that act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits.

So what do you think about? What is your ultimate goal? Do you have it written down? Perhaps you have more than one? Write all of your goals (short term and long term) down on paper, and then ask yourself this question: Am I pleased with my present place in the world? If your answer is yes, what's your next move? If your answer is no, what are you going to do about it? You are today the sum total of your thoughts, up to this point in your life.

Our thoughts control our destiny, and we can control what we think about, so essentially we can decide our own fortunes. If you stop thinking, or think damaging thoughts, you won't become much of anything at all. Think positive, then take action, and life will reward you.

Jamin Thompson is an internationally recognized fat loss expert, fitness model, motivational speaker, and sports performance expert. He is the author of the best selling fitness and diet e-book, The 6 Pack Secret: Fat Burning Secrets of The World's Top Fitness Modelshttp://www.the6packsecret.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jamin_Thompson