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Xerox gets 76 Mil. Contract with NJ

Posted on March 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

For healthcare management.  It was more of a renewal contract.  I wonder if there will be a lawsuit on this one like others for improper bidding or such… http://blog.executivebiz.com/2013/03/xerox-continues-familycare-it-project-under-76m-contract-kevin-walsh-comments/

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Obama and is secret friends

Posted on March 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about how Obama wants the support of CEOs at big companies (like Xerox CEO mentioned in the article).  But doesn’t seem to want to be seen with them. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/mar/07/president-obama-secret-executive-friends

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Xerox CEO didn’t go on Shopping Spree, sent family instead

Posted on March 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Guess it wasn’t high enough profile to warrant a visit.  But the 3 minute shopping spree was attended by her family and they donated the food.  Which was nice. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130306/BUSINESS/303060051/Xerox-s-head-skips-shopping-spree

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Get rid of telemarketers witha banana…phone

Posted on March 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Actually a pretty good idea.  The author talks about having the caller hear a series of numbers and having to punch those numbers in.  Since most telemarketer systems are robot based.  This could knock the robots out.  Till the robots … Continue reading →

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Portable Powered Motion Sensor

Posted on March 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

So why would you want this.  Think haloween props and other holidays where you want something to turn on to greet guests. http://www.instructables.com/id/MOTION-SENSOR-Good-to-GoQuick-Easy/  

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How to overclock a RPi

Posted on March 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to overclock a Raspberry PI.  Why…well it is pretty powerful, but compared to todays systems (like an atom) its a little slow.   But keep in mind with overclocking you can wear it down faster and … Continue reading →

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Converting a kid carrier into a bike trailer

Posted on March 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Pretty simply build, except one difference, the trailer hitch got a major upgrade (worth noting) http://www.instructables.com/id/I-built-this-bike-trailer/?ALLSTEPS  

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FBI and backdoors

Posted on March 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice article about how the FBI is big on backdoors in applications instead of hacking systems to get what they need.  Article points out that these doors can be used by others too… http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/01/wiretap-backdoors/

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Nice intro to capactitive touch sensors

Posted on March 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice intro into how it works. http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/03/02/microchip-capacitive-proximity-design-guide/

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New Roku 3 out

Posted on March 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Looks like they beefed up the hardware on it and put in a slicker interface.  What has me interested is they “say” that older roku’s can be upgraded to the new interface.  But they don’t say how old.  I would … Continue reading →

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