ENIAC: the birth of the information age

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The launching of the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) on Feb. 14, 1946 ushered in the Information Age. ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer in the world, showed that the idea of an all-electronic, programmable computer is feasible.

Computers, Digital computers, History

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Warfare in the information age

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The U.S. troops in Bosnia are provided with modern-day technology weaponry that is helping them win the battle against the Serbs. The technologies include innovations in information-gathering devices, ground and air strike accuracy devices, and protective gear.

Innovations, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Military aspects, Technology, Wars, War, Strategic aspects, Military art and science, Military science

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Finding more information

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Organizations, on-line resources and publications for cancer patients are listed. The resources include the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Information Service and the on-line services CancerNet and CancerLit.

Directory, Cancer, Cancer patients, Bibliography

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