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Yeggi, Search Engine for 3D Objects

I stumbled across this by accident.  Its a website that seems to combine a bunch of different 3D print design sites (like thingiverse) and is a one stop search for them all.  Worth bookmarking for now. http://www.yeggi.com/

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Nice starting point for CNC software

Nice write-up from hack-a-day on a good starting point for software for CNC.  It goes over free, cheap, and not so cheap solutions that a tinker could afford. http://hackaday.com/2013/12/23/software-advice-for-anyone-thinking-about-a-cnc-router/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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A cheap hydroponic setup

Wow, plastic cups and dollar store scrubbies to make a system for hydroponics.  I am impressed.  Thought you still have to buy a pump. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Hydroponic-Grow-Pot/?ALLSTEPS

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A folding wheel

I read about this in Pop Sci or Pop.Mechanics magazine the other day.  Its a wheelchair wheel that can fold down for transport.  Having transported wheelchairs in the past, this would be a nice option (its hard to get the … Continue reading

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Xerox: Still committed to Oregon

his sounds like a warm and fuzzy release came out of Xerox to keep local officials happy that they just didn’t sell off everything in Oregon, and layoffs will be next. http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/2013/12/despite-sale-xerox-committed-to.html  

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Xerox going into callcenters in Germany

Xerox just bought out a service (call center) in Germany.  Looks like the are migrating to Europe now. http://www.rttnews.com/2242840/xerox-agrees-to-acquire-germany-based-invoco.aspx?type=maa

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CEO of Xerox, this is why she should not interview

Its a 2 minute clip, she had a question from the audience and basically did a horrible job answering it.  Maybe this is why she only does “canned” interviews. http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/10/18/f-mpw-ursula-burns-twitter.fortune/index.html?iid=G_Taboola

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6 Alternative Cryptocurrencies to Bitcoin

Interesting comparison charts for bitcoin vs xyz that the author did.  If you are thinking of mining coins, this maybe something to look at. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-alternative-cryptocurrencies-compared-against-bitcoin/

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The Biggest Skimmers of All: Fake ATMs — Krebs on Security

This is pretty amazing, the entire ATM front end is fake.  Its a cover with a laptop and reader on the inside that covers over the existing ATM.  At this rate I wonder if it would not be easier to … Continue reading

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Xerox adding Jobs in Upstate NY

Actually bringing some jobs back from China.  I thought this was odd til I noticed the big chunk of change New York State is forking out for it.  Must be an election year coming up for some NY’ers. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/local/2013/12/18/xerox-to-move-optical-scanner-facility-from-china-to-canandaigua/4117315/

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