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Xerox cornering the market in health care managment

Posted on May 24, 2012 by robertwilkie

Another article about Xerox taking over another government group’s health care management.  Its interesting how Xerox seems to have a nitch here. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-makes-it-simpler-for-new-mexico-medicaid-recipients-to-access-health-insurance-system-2012-05-22

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Cool hack for solar lights

Posted on May 24, 2012 by robertwilkie

Neat hack for modifying solar lights.  The author changes out the LEDs for better performance instead of the battery. http://www.bigclive.com/solar.htm

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If Xerox can pull of 10% earning increases

Posted on May 24, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting article.  Basically they author says if Xerox can do 10% earnings increase in services for the next 5 years (Xerox is predicting 5%) it will become like another IBM.  Else Xerox will become a Kodak. My 2-cents, if ANY … Continue reading →

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HP going to have a huge layoff

Posted on May 23, 2012 by robertwilkie

HP is getting ready to lay off 25,000 people.  Word has it (see article below) that the printing end is going to get the brunt of it.  This is of interest to Xerox since HP is a competitor for Xerox … Continue reading →

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Bike parts to keychain bottle opener

Posted on May 23, 2012 by robertwilkie

Neat hack where you can take the old chains and sprocket from a bike to make a bottle opener. http://bluecollarmtb.com/2008/02/20/how-to-make-a-bottle-opener-out-of-a-cassette/  

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3-D Printed Circuits

Posted on May 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

Very cool idea on using your 3-D printer to create a simple wiring setup for folks to make circuits for.  This would be a great way to teach kids the basics of circuits. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Circuit-Boards-for-solder-free-printab/  

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Cheap portable A/C

Posted on May 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

Since my truck does not have working A/C, and my commute is 40+ minutes one way, I have been toying with ideas on building a cheap portable A/C.  I was originally looking at converting a cooler with some PC fans … Continue reading →

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Now Xerox can use crayons in high speed

Posted on May 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

Article covering Xerox’s new high speed printer that uses a waterless ink (wax like stuff…ie crayons) for printing.  It should bring the cost per page down for high end printing.   http://www.thestreet.com/story/11518655/1/xerox-waterless-print-system-new-entry-point-for-high-speed-color-inkjet-market.html  

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gas powered pencil sharpener

Posted on May 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

This must have been one teacher that lost it with kids sharpening pencils.  I got a kick out of it but I am pretty sure I would never build this myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-powered-pencil-sharpener-for-students-that-sp/

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Amazon going to steal off Xerox folks?

Posted on May 22, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting article where Amazon is going to pay $5 more an hour in Kentucky for call center jobs over Xerox (ACS).   Xerox it sounds like will not be competing for the pay and think folks will stick around.  My 2 … Continue reading →

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