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First computer delivered to Census Bureau

June 14, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

On June 14, 1951 the first commercially produced computer, UNIVAC 1, was delivered to the U.S. Census Bureau. The computers of the late 1940’s were all unique items created either at research labs or by companies...

Higher credit rating no help to the people of Honduras

June 11, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Ever wonder about the purpose of those international "credit rating agencies" such as Moody's, Standard and Poor's and Fitch?

A right-wing apologist in sheep’s clothing

June 1, 2012 By Sam Webb

David Brooks positions himself as an above-the-fray "moderate," but the reality is otherwise.

Greek coalition says anti-austerity left alliance necessary

May 21, 2012 By L’Humanité

Dimitris Papadimoulis was re-elected as a deputy for Syriza, the left coalition in Greece, on May 6. He presents his analysis.

National treasures worth fighting for

January 12, 2012 By John Dick

The U.S. postal service like our national parks is a national treasure.