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Another cheap CNC

Posted on February 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

This CNC reminded me of another cheap one made with iron pipe several years back.  I have to say with allot of salvaged parts this would be a pretty simple build. http://hackaday.com/2014/02/12/cheap-resourceful-diy-mini-cnc-routermill-contraption/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29 http://cq.cx/pcb-router.pl    

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Wine cork fishing bobber

Posted on February 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Just a cork, some wire, and bam, you have a bobber for fishing.  Good idea since I seem to break bobbers alot. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Cork-Fishing-Bobber/

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Another simple check value

Posted on February 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

  Author makes a simple, and cheap check value for 1/4 in tubing.  I like the idea, just not sure where to get a 1/4 ball bearing at home depot.  Have to get one from a bike on the side … Continue reading →

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New Exec for Xerox in Printing?

Posted on February 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox hired away a Europe Sales Exec from HP to do the same work for Xerox.  Interesting since it has seemed that Xerox was pushing more into services these days. http://www.channelpro.co.uk/people/8255/xerox-recruits-hp-exec-norman-richardson-to-lead-uk-channel  

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Nevada to Xerox, Fix it or we won’t pay

Posted on February 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

The state of Nevada seems to have had it with Xerox’s handling of Healthcare and medicaid for the state.  So now its holding out paying its 75 million dollars til Xerox fixes things up. http://lasvegassun.com/news/2014/feb/06/state-health-exchange-lowers-enrollment-expectatio/

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Shaky deals for Xerox in Philly?

Posted on February 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Article raises questions on  Parking Authority worker that had a role in Xerox’s red-light camera deal for Philly got a contract job with Xerox….hummm… http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20140206_Ex-Parking_Authority_worker_had_role_in_new_red-light_camera_contract.html  

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Xerox having issues in Alaska

Posted on February 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like Xerox is not able to keep up with the Medicaid support for Alaska. http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Panel-hears-of-concerns-with-Medicaid-system-5207823.php

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A clay pot cooler

Posted on February 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author uses a fan, water, and clay pot to cool the air down.  Good idea, but it looks like its not a commercial product. And directions are limited. http://gizmodo.com/a-simple-clay-pot-could-replace-your-noisy-air-conditio-1516539464?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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And Xerox’s Baltimore problems continue

Posted on February 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like politicians in Baltimore and going to drag out Xerox’s issues with its speed cameras for some time if these articles are any indicator.  I wonder when the city will start suing Xerox.  Or citizens sue the city that … Continue reading →

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Xerox comes up with the Medical Tricorder

Posted on February 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Researchers in India built basically a tricorder, a device that can get your medical stats remotely (without contact leads).  What I want to know is when will they build a warp drive? http://www.ciol.com/ciol/news/208462/xerox-develops-remote-health-sensing-technology

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