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Xerox wins NY 1/2 BILLION dollar Medicaid deal

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox got a big win for NY’s Medicaid contract worth a half a billion dollars.  Hopefully they will do better than the other states that have kicked Xerox out for failure in managing their Medicaid systems. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-27/xerox-said-to-win-estimated-500-million-n-y-medicaid-contract.html

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Good Riddance Xerox from Nevada

Posted on May 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

Not a very flattering article for Xerox.  I am surprised after reading this that Nevada didn’t have the police escort all Xerox personnel to the state border. http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/editorial-good-riddance-xerox-obamacare-exchange

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HP vs Xerox in battle for NY..Medicaid that is

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting that Xerox and HP are back after eachother again, but this time not for printing, but for data processing New York’s Medicaid program for $500 MILLION dollars. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-21/hp-vies-with-xerox-for-500-million-n-y-medicaid-deal.html  

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Xerox in another “secret” report in Baltimore

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently Baltimore had another audit done in secret that found more cameras managed by xerox for stoplights and speeding where having problems. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-ci-speed-cam-update-20140521,0,3565170.story

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Build your own 3D printer with a $200 kit

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Oh and another $30 for shipping, oh and you need a heated bed.  It looks promising, and could be a good way to start into 3D printing.  Personally, I am waiting for some reviews on it before doing anything. http://store.quintessentialuniversalbuildingdevice.com/

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Arduino Quilting Machine

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Seems to still be a work in progress.  But its a start for a stitching machine.  Has some promise. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Quilting-Machine/

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Build and LED headband

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

I thought this was neat til I saw the BIG BATTERY on top.  That has to go.  Good project overall thought.  Its using an ATiny to control everything. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-LED-Headband-WS2812-ATTiny85/

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RPi CNC Controller

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is pretty cool, and could combine a few systems.  But…Its an RPi with an arduino  with a motor shield…. so lets see, $20 for arduino, $35 for the Pi, $5 each stepstick, $10 for power supplies…so around $90..  I … Continue reading →

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Intro to FreeCAM

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good video about CAM software that is “free”.  In this case FreeMILL.  I haven’t heard of FreeMILL til now, but it sound like its worth checking out.  From listening to the video, it sounds promising for trying out.  Maybe not … Continue reading →

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Good article on using load resistors with car turn signals

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Why load resistors, well if you switch to LED, you are going to get a crazy blinking signal.  This will help slow it down to look normal. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-Load-Resistors-for-LED-Turn-Signal-/#more-anchor

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