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OwnCloud, opensource for a private cloud storage

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

After wondering about cheaper, and more in control ways of putting data in the cloud, I stumbled on an opensource project to do just that, called owncloud.  It looks pretty simple to use, and there are instructions on how to … Continue reading →

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Study shows Texas is the problem, not Xerox

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting twist on the Medicaid issues with Xerox in Texas, turns out an audit found the state is messing up, not Xerox. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2014/08/12/audit-blames-texas-xerox-medicaid-woes/13946939/  

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Nevada can’t seem to get rid of Xerox

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Seems Nevada is stuck with Xerox despite the desire to push them out. http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/nevada-reluctantly-oks-xerox-contracts

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Wow, Xerox Exec BOUGHT Xerox stock

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

I am not sure what is more suprising to me.  The fact that an Xerox exec, Robert Zapfel, bought 40,000 shares of stock outright.  Or that he has been the only Xerox exec to do so since 2008! http://www.techinsider.net/xerox-corp-xrx-insider-robert-zapfel-buys-40000-shares/1112336.html

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Xerox to hire a 100 call center folks in Moosic

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently in Penn State.  Funny how they just shut one site down and start up or hire a bunch in another.  Glad I am not a call center employee. http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/xerox-to-add-100-jobs-in-moosic-1.1735407

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Cheap laser cutters and upgrades

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

I was reading the bottom article on DangerousPrototypes today, and it got me thinking about how to upgrade some of the cheap laser cutters you can now get for $400-500 dollars (and cheaper).  And doesn’t hackaday have an article on … Continue reading →

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Simple and cheap shelving ideas

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good article on ways to have shelves and storage to tight areas or basements.  Worth reading.  The second article covers some good ideas for pegboard shelving and other shop tricks too. http://www.familyhandyman.com/storage-organization/easy-shelving-ideas-tips-for-home-organization/view-all http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/tips-for-a-tidy-workshop/view-all  

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Need legal help with a contract…use LegalSifter

Posted on August 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

Since I seem to be on a start-up kick.  I stumbled on this article where the site, LegalSifter, helps look at a contract for a small company and see if there is any glaring issues in it.  So if you … Continue reading →

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Interesting take on outsourcing rights

Posted on August 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

Bit off topic, but this was an interesting article on how non-USA folks working the the US get treated, or I should say taken advantage of.  And how that is spilling into the regular workforce in the US. http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/16/news/economy/guest-workers-labor/index.html?iid=HP_LN

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Xerox hires a Kennedy

Posted on August 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

John Kennedy (the living one) as the CMO for Xerox. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferrooney/2014/07/21/john-kennedy-named-cmo-of-xerox/

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