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Best video I have seen yet on picking a lock

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

This has to be the best video I have seen yet for picking a lock with simple tools. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Pick-A-Lock-With-Hairpins/

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Nice simple stepper motor tester

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

And yes I am in for one.  This is nice since you can just plug in the stepper and test it out.  Instead (as the author points out) constantly setting up motor controllers and an arduino to do this. Wish … Continue reading →

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Xerox going after low hanging fruit in services?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

What was interesting in this article was Xerox won a ~23K bid to manage the towns land records. That is a pretty small amount of change for such a large company.  But its interesting cause it shows that Xerox is … Continue reading →

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Xerox gets ISO 9001 Certification for Transportation stuff

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

It sounds pretty impressive, not sure what it means overall thought. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-government-and-transportation-sector-technology-delivery-center-achieves-iso-9001-quality-management-system-certification-2014-03-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp  

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Xerox vs HP for investment

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that compares investing in Xerox vs HP.  I agree with the author that I think HP is the better beat.  Of course I would invest in neither overall… http://www.benzinga.com/markets/14/03/4369760/xerox-vs-hewlett-packard-which-would-you-rather-invest-in

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Nevada still beating on Xerox

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

  It seems the state is on a roll with slamming Xerox in the press.  I can’t imagine this ending well. http://www.8newsnow.com/story/24909464/xerox-on-hot-seat-for-issues-with-state-health-insurance-exchange  

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Too funny, see kids react to a rotary phone

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like how the author asks the kids how to text with it.  Well worth watching. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2014/03/video-of-kids-reacting-to-a-rotary-phone-might-make-you-feel-old/

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Converting a rotary phone into an input device

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Why would I want to do this?  Well it would be a cool retro keypad entry method. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-an-old-school-rotary-phone-into-an-inp/

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Xerox needs more people in the Sticks

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox is looking to hire more call center folks in Kentucky.  Another 90 over the 40 they just hired.  And they are branching out to the rural parts of Kentucky too. http://www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Xerox-hiring-90-people-in-Knox-County-248629591.html 

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Time to buy Xerox stock

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

A couple of stock analysts are predicting Xerox stock to go up to $13 a share.  Its been a long time since it was at that level. http://tickerreport.com/banking-finance/155756/xerox-corp-upgraded-by-ned-davis-research-to-buy-xrx/  

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