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And now Xerox is messing up in Court with Nevada

Posted on April 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

What a mess Xerox is in with the state of Nevada over healthcare.  Now they didn’t get documents to court on time.  You think by now with all the bad press there would be an executive from Xerox over there … Continue reading →

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How to crack a wifi password

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good intro article for WEP and WPA. http://lifehacker.com/5953047/how-to-crack-wep-and-wpa-wi-fi-passwords?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29

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Clever idea for moving sheets of plywood

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Clever idea where you basically have 2 halves and lock into the board and wheels to move a sheet around.  But as one commentor pointed out, not a new idea. http://gizmodo.com/this-rolling-bear-trap-makes-awkward-flat-materials-eas-1558383670?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Etching metal on the cheap

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice video on how to etch metal.  All you need is a 9volt battery, salt, vineager, a q-tip, and wire. http://www.howtogeek.com/186334/etch-metal-using-a-battery-and-simple-household-materials/

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Now this is a sawmill for the DIY

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is basically a comerical version of the chainsaw lumber cutter that can be moved around by 1 person.  I like how the video has the guy moving it around in a little car.  But at 3G’s for one, its … Continue reading →

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Can you kill someone by shooting ice

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Yes, yes you can http://gizmodo.com/can-you-kill-someone-with-an-icicle-slingshot-maniac-i-1559585991?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29  

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Build shelves into a wall in your bathroom

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cool idea, especially for small bathrooms. http://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/shelves/built-in-shelves/view-all

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Xerox CEO, Pay up, Rating in the Toilet

Posted on April 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Two articles that came out about the same time.  First one goes over how Ursula Burns got a 2.2% bump in earnings for 2013.  Second article goes over that she is in the bottom 5 (or Top 5 depending on … Continue reading →

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Dig your own well

Posted on April 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Well if you are really bored, or need an alternative for water source (think garden).  This is for you.  Oh and the spike he talks about is below too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Digging-your-own-working-garden-or-homestead-well/ http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200321309_200321309?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Water%20Pumps-_-Water%20Pump%20Accessories-_-108107&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=108107&gclid=COaf0ePozr0CFfNxOgodDlwAkQ

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Adding EL Wire to your Bike

Posted on April 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, pretty bright too.  The directions are good but they didn’t link where the kit is (well at least I didn’t find it).  The kit is about $40. http://makezine.com/projects/make-38-cameras-and-av/glow-bike/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D wire http://www.makershed.com/EL_Wire_Starter_Pack_25ft_p/mkezl02.htm

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