The soul of an old machine

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Univ of Pennsylvania professors Eckert and Mauchly invented the computer, which they called the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), in 1946. Sadly, they received very little money or credit for the machine that subsequently revolutionized business and industry.

Personal narratives, Computers, Digital computers, History, Inventors, University of Pennsylvania, Eckert, J. Presper, Mauchly, John William

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Next stop on the underground railroad

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Afro-American author Lorene Cary first gained prominence through her memoir, 'Black Ice.' In her latest book,'The Price of a Child,' Cary narrates the plight of slavewoman during the 1850s, who escapes through the underground railroad.

Portrayals, Authorship, African American authors, African American writers, Underground railroad, Underground Railroad (Slave escape network), Slaves, Cary, Lorene

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What it took

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Richard Cramer has just published 'What It Takes: The Way to the White House,' a 1,000-page book analysing the presidential campaign of 1988. His career, political views and pursuit of stories on politicians are discussed.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Presidential candidates, Criticism and interpretation, What It Takes: The Way to the White House (Book), Cramer, Richard Ben

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