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Xerox makes book scanner for libraries

Posted on June 25, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting article.  Not sure on the cost and could find very little about it with a quick google search.   http://www.selfserviceworld.com/article/196339/Book-scanning-kiosk-software-connects-libraries  

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Ursula Burns profile article

Posted on June 25, 2012 by robertwilkie

I had a tough time reading this article.  I don’t think the author did his/her homework (since there are many items that look like cut-paste bits) and mis-quotes.  The other part is Ursula Burns name being miss-spelt on the first … Continue reading →

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DIY Liquid Nitrogen

Posted on June 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

Bit of an old posting, but the author goes on about how to build your own system to get liquid nitrogen.  I have had the opportunity to play with the stuff in the past, but I usually get it from … Continue reading →

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Xerox gets deal with San Diego

Posted on June 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

Xerox makes another service (call center/data processing and IT support) deal with San Diego.  It seems Xerox is going to give IBM a run for its money in “services” for government work in general. http://ranchobernardo.patch.com/articles/city-reaches-tentative-66m-deal-with-xerox Update: Its official now http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Council-Okays-Outsourcing-to-Xerox–160438035.html

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Xerox hiring a 100 professionals…In India

Posted on June 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

Xerox plans to hire a bunch of white collar jobs in India. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-company/corporate-trends/xerox-corp-hires-100-key-professionals-to-kickstart-growth/articleshow/14328946.cms?curpg=2  

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PGP Author builds encrypted communications (Silent Circle)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

I was wondering what happened to PGP.  Looks like Phil Zimmerman was busy that time creating a new tool to encrypt communications during the silence. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/14/pgp_seal_encrypted_communications/

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Neat Mechanical Computer from 3-D printer

Posted on June 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice little writeup on building a mechanical computer all from parts printed out on a 3d printer. http://chrisfenton.com/the-fibiac/

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Innovators to Parking Lot Attends

Posted on June 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

Article talking about Xerox getting a big contract to manage a parking garage in Philly PA. Interesting how deverse Xerox has become. http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/161/ursula-burns-xerox  

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Article from 6months ago about Xerox CEO turning Xerox around

Posted on June 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting (and long) article about how Ursula Burns is the one turning Xerox around.  Its a bit disappointing that it didn’t mention that allot of work was originally done by Anne (former CEO). http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/161/ursula-burns-xerox  

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Cheap suntracker

Posted on June 20, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice cheap alternative for a sun tracker, but as the author says, he has not found a good way to drive the motors to turn the panels without external power supply. http://www.instructables.com/id/2-sun-tracker-circuit/

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