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Xerox buys out Canadian Pension handling Firm

Posted on August 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

I wonder if this is going to be an offshoot from the healthcare managed services Xerox has thru ACS…. http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201308131200CANADANWCANADAPR_C5604-1&params=timestamp%7C%7C08/13/2013%2012:00%20PM%20ET%7C%7Cheadline%7C%7CXerox%20Acquires%20Canada-based%20CPAS%20Systems%20Inc.%7C%7CdocSource%7C%7CCanada%20Newswire%7C%7Cprovider%7C%7CACQUIREMEDIA%7C%7Cbridgesymbol%7C%7CUS;XRX&ticker=XRX

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Xerox going to run Chicago’s traffic light cameras

Posted on August 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Guess the are replacing an existing vendor, and re-using the equipment too.  Should be interesting to see how this turns out. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-chicago-red-light-xerox-0814-20130814,0,6026913.story

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Samsung makes a cardboard printer

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Just a desktop printer that the covering is made of cardboard.  So the build of materials for it will be cheaper (and samsung printers are pretty cheap to begin with).  Little worried about how heat could affect it. http://www.wired.com/design/2013/08/3-clever-new-ideas-for-printers-from-samsung/#slideid-182321

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Use Cheapcast to stream to chrome devices

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about an app called cheapcast (in alpha development/release). that can stream content to any chrome enabled device.  Works on android down to 2.2 http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/13/cheapcast-app-chromecast/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget

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Another Xerox Exec sells lots of shares

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Lynn Blodgett, president of Xerox Services dumped over 500,000 shares (5 million dollars).  Seems to be a trend with Xerox insiders the past 2 months. http://www.mideasttime.com/insider-selling-xerox-corp-evp-unloads-522043-shares-of-stock-xrx/42911/

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Xerox’s scan problem seems to have gotten bigger

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

It sounds like the scan problem is a bit bigger than JBIG/low resolution.  Someone is going to be very busy. http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-12/xeroxs-scanner-problem-just-got-bigger

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Make rubber tires for soda pop wheels

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Basically take a bigger cap and put the smaller one inside it, and fill up the in-between parts with liquid rubber.  My only thing is where to get the rubber. http://www.instructables.com/id/high-grip-rubber-tires-for-robots/

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Make a PVC drill press

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK I can be cheap, but not this cheap.  Its a nice build but I would rather sink the time looking on craigslist for a decent used one.  Good write-up thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Dremel-drill-press/

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Make a soda can battery

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

I never thought you could do this with a can of soda, and I guess after its flat, you could still drink it.  I am also impressed you can get about 3 volts from this to generate enough juice to … Continue reading →

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Xerox’s new like of Office MFD/Printers now available in India

Posted on August 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its in theory a new big market for Xerox.  Should be interesting to see how it does. http://www.telecomtiger.com/Technology_fullstory.aspx?storyid=18251&flag=1&passfrom=topstory&section=S210

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