I have received a request for help that I thought one or more of you could assist with. Johndy Surio III, a researcher at the BBC Studios in London is working on a documentary program entitled “The Secret Genius of Everything,” and wants to learn more about the invention of the magstripe and the Forrest Parry ironing story. BBC would like to have a chat with someone knowledgeable about these topics. Can one of you help out? I can facilitate an introduction. Thanks. Jim Cortada -- James W. Cortada Senior Research Fellow Charles Babbage Institute University of Minnesota jcortada@umn.edu 608-274-6382