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Xerox could FINALLY got to $13, no $15 a share

Posted on April 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

Analysts are predicting Xerox stock will go up to $13-$15 a share.  About time..but I will believe it when I see it. http://www.wkrb13.com/markets/295361/xerox-corp-price-target-raised-to-13-00-at-bmo-capital-markets-xrx/ http://www.wkrb13.com/markets/297468/xerox-corp-price-target-raised-to-15-00-at-brean-capital-xrx/

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And now Xerox looks shady

Posted on April 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

This article goes about how in Nevada, any accounts that had problems with information where “deleted” instead of resolved.  And apparently this was covered up too.  Sigh…It just keeps getting worst and worst in Nevada for Xerox. http://www.jrn.com/ktnv/news/Health-Exchange-Xerox-respond-to-cover-up-allegations-in-documents-sent-by-anonymous-tipster-256866901.html  

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Xerox looses out on takeover of red light cameras

Posted on April 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

Sounds like the golden goose got stolen by the previous red camera operators before they left Chicago, and Xerox took over. http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140425/downtown/ousted-red-light-camera-vendor-rakes-windfall-contracts-final-months

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Having tech difficulties, should be up and running on Monday

Posted on April 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

I had an upgrade last weekend that went south fast.  I haven’t fully recovered from it but should this weekend. Stay tuned.

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7 insane perks for employees at tech companies

Posted on April 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Now keep in mind this is an oddity and not the norm for most tech companies.  Interesting to see thought was some places give out to its employees. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-insane-employee-perks-at-tech-companies/

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Want a nice search of the Snowden Papers?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently the ACLU has converted and formatted a bunch of the leaked documents to make it easier to search through them. http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/03/nsa-documents-database/?ncid=rss_truncated https://www.aclu.org/nsa-documents-search

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Convert a drill press into a bobin/spindle sander

Posted on April 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, the author basically built a box to put the drum sander in for sanding objects (I have done this the hard way in the past.  I also like Hackaday’s suggestion of adding a base bolt or … Continue reading →

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Article on getting info from your car

Posted on April 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good article that basically covers adding an OBD-II reader to your car (that has bluetooth) and some of the apps you can connect to it to get stats from you car.  I personally like Dash app (Free) vs some of … Continue reading →

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What to print on wood?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Love this idea, the author used some glossy paper to print the image via an inkjet printer, then quickly transferred it to the wood before it dries.  I believe you could use transparencies too for this. http://hackaday.com/2014/04/16/inkjet-transfers-to-wood/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Need to debug an instance? Look at sysdig

Posted on April 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

So you are a system admin with a bunch of instances in AWS and can’t figure out some of the problems on the systems.  Try out this tool sysdig, seems to be a combo of other system tools to help … Continue reading →

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