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Xerox CRO, can’t get good recruits anymore.

Posted on December 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

What the Xerox CRO failed to mention as to why top talent wasn’t flocking to her verse Google/Facebook/etc for research jobs at MIT, was bettter benefits, job security, bonuses, prestige, etc etc etc.  Thats the one bit I got from … Continue reading →

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With an HSA, you are more likely to manage healthcare costs

Posted on December 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article comes from a Xerox group.  Its a no-brainer since HSA, Health Savings Account, is your money, so you are going to watch it more carefully.  I wonder if Xerox used its own employees for the survey? http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131211-906536.html?dsk=y

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Xerox best place to work for….

Posted on December 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its one of the best places to work if you are gay or lesbian.  Which is not saying much cause if you look at the glassdoor reviews, its not so great overall http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/xerox-reviews-SRCH_KE0,5.htm. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2013/12/11/best-workplaces-for-lesbian-gay-employees-named/3988373/

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$40 for a 15 minute talk with a Doc

Posted on December 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

For US/UK based residents, apparently for $40 you can get 15 minutes of a doctors time over the internet via video/phone.  I wonder if I can write that off? http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/us-based-doctor-on-demand-launches-medical-consultation-service-4015-minutes/

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Browser Fingerprinting via SSL

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another interesting article.  The author points out how to fingerprint a browser (thus ID a browser) based on the SSL hello from the client.  Yet another way to help figure out what it coming to your server. http://isc.sans.edu/diary/Browser+Fingerprinting+via+SSL+Client+Hello+Messages/17210

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DIY Bluetooth Speaker

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice speaker, but I wonder about the authors claims at $15.  The two speakers are 7.50 each, add in the components and I see about 30-40 dollars. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bluetooth-Speaker-PartyBar/

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Linux.Darlloz Worm Targets x86 Linux PCs & Embedded Devices

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, the author seems more concerned about linux based routers but printers and MFD’s would fit this profile as well. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2013/12/linux-darlloz-worm-targets-x86-linux-pcs-embedded-devices/

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Time Warner Cable Open To Including Netflix On Its Set-Top Boxes

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow, how things change.  Time warner was fighting against other streaming companies and now…its joining them.  Could this lead to a model change for TW? http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/12/time-warner-cable-open-to-including-netflix-on-its-set-top-boxes/?utm_source=mainrss

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Ultrabright LED Emergency Lamp

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple and straightforward build LED light.  Not so sure about putting a hot cree LED on a lithium battery thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultrabright-LED-Emergency-Lamp/

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Transforming an old PC box into a mini-indoor grow system. Transformar la caja de un viejo PC un sistema mini-indoor de cultivo.

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

After I stopped laughing, I thought this is a pretty good idea.  Its self contained, easy to store, and fire resistant. http://www.instructables.com/id/Transforming-an-old-PC-box-into-a-mini-indoor-grow/  

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