Monthly Archives: September 2012

Enlightening article about Xerox’s dividend

Intersting article about Xerox’s dividend.  I never thought about how its been consistent for a long time, and how its never been increased or decreased in that time. http://seekingalpha.com/article/877421-why-xerox-s-dividend-can-grow-but-probably-won-t

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Xerox gets 72 Million contract to help Nevada’s healthcare plan

I tell you, if it wasn’t for obamacare, Xerox services not be as successful as the are right now. http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/09/20/xerox-awarded-72-million-contract-to-help-nevada-m/

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Xerox hires now based on data and personality tests

Interesting article how Xerox is using data and personality test data to base on if they should hire someone for a call center  (mostly cause they want to make sure the new hire sticks around longer than 6 months).  So … Continue reading

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Ursula Burns, Xerox CEO, Ranked 17th most powerful women by Forbes

I think this maybe a drop from last year. http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=192530

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Redneck Hot tub

Normally I don’t post these things, but for something that was built from scratch for a hot tub, its not too bad. http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Red-neck-Wood-fired-Hot-Tub/

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Look, PARC is doing something

They are getting 4 million to basically do Engineering work on battery monitoring.  Nothing fancy, but its been some time since I have heard of PARC doing anything.  Most research stuff I hear about from that area are from Google … Continue reading

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Pay Raise for Xerox Call Centers,…Well at least in Greeley?

Not sure why the payraise, since Xerox/ACS typically just moves the call center to a cheaper location…unless its already really cheap here.  Or they are stuck there for some reason (politics?). http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/ticker/2594656-113/xerox-employees-greeley-hiring

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Mobile Rocket Launcher

Interesting combo of a rocket and an RC car.  Tempted to build one myself since I have all the parts already. http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Mobile-Model-Rocket-Launcher/

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Xerox best in outsourcing desktop servies

Its articles like this that make me wonder where Gardner gets its info from.  Basically Gardner is saying Xerox is number 1 for outsourcing desktop services.  Where that came from over companies like HP, IBM, etc.  I haven’t a clue … Continue reading

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Xerox to eliminate retiree flex program

Article that is basically saying what most xerox retiree’s already know.  Xerox is working hard to cut them off.  Most folks should not be surprised since this is a trend with many companies as the realize they can’t keep the … Continue reading

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