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Xerox: Healthcare Leader, defunding O.C. worrisome

Posted on September 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Read this last night while listening to the news on de-funding obamacare.  The article goes on how Xerox is a leader in managed services (data processing/call center/etc) for healthcare.   This got me wondering, if they do de-fund obama-care…what will … Continue reading →

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Xerox missed the boat with personal computers…3D printers too maybe

Posted on September 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that goes on how 3D printers maybe the next “Apple”.  And how the model is similar, but not completely to when companies like IBM and Xerox missed the boat with the personal computer.  My 2 cents, I think … Continue reading →

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From Rags to Riches

Posted on September 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

The CEO of Xerox may have come from a poor background, but not anymore with over 10 mil a year (and got knows what else) coming in.  I wonder if she donates any of it to help others crawl out … Continue reading →

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Wow, must have gotten her bonus this day

Posted on September 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article is basically talking about several successful women whom had men for mentors.  My take is WOW I have never seen such a smile on Ursula Burns face.  Must have been bonus day for her. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/09/women-mentored-by-men-gender-matter_n_3894659.html

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An LCD Shield for RPi

Posted on September 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Got a little carried away on posting this one.  SO fixing it now. Anyways the post talks about a simple LCD display that you can “attach” to the RPi and how to use it.  Its got a few switches on … Continue reading →

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$200 MakiBOX 3D Printer

Posted on September 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Boy 3D printer prices are dropping fast.  This one is a decent looking spec’s for a 3D printer..with no heater bed.  It will be interesting to see how long before we start seeing them on folks desks. http://hackedgadgets.com/2013/09/18/200-makibox-3d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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Build yourself a scrolling sign

Posted on September 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice kit, its only $19 bucks (not including shipping and handling. http://www.instructables.com/id/7-Bi-color-LED-Matrix-Scrolling-Text-Display/

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Build your own robot mower

Posted on September 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Except I don’t think this one actually has blades to mow the grass yet.  Nice looking build thought.  Me…maybe an old wheelchair would be a better platform to start with. http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduMower-Do-it-yourself-robotic-mower/

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An even simplier to build magnetic stirrer

Posted on September 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this, using an existing PC fan that just putting a magnet on it. http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Stirrer-Hotplate-1/

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Another interesting costume with an Arduino and LEDs

Posted on September 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is using the Lilypad arduino, which basically is a lower power and smaller form-factor arduino oriented towards being added in clothing.  You can get them a lot cheaper on ebay than sparkfun.com thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-LilyPad-Arduino-LED-skirt/  

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