Monthly Archives: January 2014

Baltimore hushes up report on Xerox cameras

Posted on January 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Very strang behavior gong on in Baltimore.  The traffic light scandal there with Xerox (traffic light cameras Xerox was managing where issuing tickets when they should not) had a secret report generated on the failings of it.  Also Xerox was … Continue reading →

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Where to watch movies on the net for free

Posted on January 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Given that most of the movies are old.  Or really really bad. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-legal-ways-to-watch-movies-online-for-free/

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Add in an old Hose and some casters, and you have a pump

Posted on January 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

A perstalic pump that is.  I like this idea but I would like to see it done a bit cheaper, like re-using caster wheels and perhaps an old garden hose.  Still it has allot of potential. http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-easy-to-build-peristaltic-pump/

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A semi-automated bottle cutter

Posted on January 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build and idea.  I have done a few bottles myself (score then heat/cool).  This just heats with a lighter, then air cools.  (I use hot and cold water). If you need to start mass cutting bottles, this maybe a … Continue reading →

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Xerox hits 52 week high

Posted on January 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Stock made it up over 12 dollars.  I think its been longer than 52 weeks since it was this high.  Maybe 6-7 years? http://www.nasdaq.com/article/xerox-scales-52week-high-analyst-blog-cm318155  

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New (well to me) Nylon Filament for 3D printers

Posted on January 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

This sounds pretty cool, and nylon is really strong. But…I know there are fume issues with nylon, so this would be a wait a see thing for me. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130613-new-nylon-filament-for-3d-printers-made-in-italy.html

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Neat little ornithopter with 3D printed

Posted on January 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cute little thing.  Nice write-up to build it too. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Ornithopter-Micro-UAV-Drone/

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Hey a bluetooth garage door opener

Posted on January 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

I was thinking of building a bluetooth oriented garage door opener and then an app to open it.  When it dawned on me that someone else might have done it already.  I know there are allot of arduino based solutions, … Continue reading →

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Xerox has a new COO

Posted on January 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Wait a sec, what happened to the last one?  It seems Xerox has allot of turnover in its executive staff in the past few years.  Well except for the CEO. http://whattheythink.com/news/66848-xerox-names-jeff-jacobson-coo-global-technology-business-andrew-copley-president-graphic-communications-operations/  

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Xerox hiring call center in Texas

Posted on January 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like Xerox has some spots to fill in call center jobs in Witchita Texas.  I wonder what call center got (getting) closed for this one to replace it…. http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2014/jan/13/xerox-hosts-recruiting-event-potential-employees/  

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