Daily Archives: August 22, 2014

Simple binder clip LED throwie

Simple build off of the old LED throwie concept.  Nice thing here is a built in on/off switch. http://makezine.com/projects/led-binder-clip-bling/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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I can see the custom local deliver apps already

Uber just opened up its API’s to developers (have to sign up from the looks of it) to use its services.  I can just see the next wave of apps that use this now.  Instant local flower delivery perhaps.  Could … Continue reading

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How to un-dumbify Ubuntu

I have to agree with most hardcode linux users, ubuntu has gone a little to far “simplifying” the UI (gnome).  However there is a nice write-up below how to add stuff back in to ubuntu. Me…I switched to Mint. http://www.howtogeek.com/194900/use-these-tools-to-change-settings-removed-from-ubuntu-and-gnome/

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Xerox Employees are ~16% happier this year

According to careerbliss, Xerox employees are over 16% happier than they where a year ago.  Of course they only have a really small sampling of reviews.  Anyone what to wiegh in on this? http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathryndill/2014/08/21/the-companies-with-the-biggest-jumps-in-employee-happiness/    

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Xerox Stock, the highest its been in 5 years

Up to 13.62 the last time I checked.  It hasn’t been this high since the current CEO took over. http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=XRX+Interactive#symbol=XRX;range=5y  

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