Monthly Archives: February 2014

Intercom with 2 phone

Posted on February 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice idea for kids, its like the modern version of tin cans on a string for them.  Good idea to maybe tie a playhouse with another one. http://makezine.com/projects/simple-intercom-from-a-pair-of-old-corded-phones/

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How Does Xerox make money when it has to keep paying lawyers?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like another services dispute for Xerox in Philly.  This time over management of the stoplight cameras.  The competition is sueing saying Xerox didn’t get the contract without competition bids.  Lawyers are note cheap, so either this is a very … Continue reading →

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Steam power for kids

Posted on February 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on a simple example of a steam engine (balloon replaces the steam) for kids. http://steamsciproj.blogspot.com/

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Xerox to help long term un-employed

Posted on February 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox has joined Obama’s pledge to help the long-term un-employed.  Should not be too hard since call centers have a pretty good turnover rate. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/vote-up/2014/01/31/300-employers-including-xerox-agree-to-not-discriminate-against-long-term-unemployed/5076857/

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Baltimore still going after Xerox Services

Posted on February 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox seems to have run with yet more issues with Baltimore, this time with ambulance costs instead of traffic lights. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/annapolis/bal-contractor-erred-ambulance-fees-20140202,0,6426283.story  

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