Monthly Archives: March 2015

Alot of trading of Xerox stock last week

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Something is up, there was alot of trades going on with Xerox stock last week. http://www.equities.com/editors-desk/stocks/market-movers/xerox-corp-xrx-is-trading-lower-on-unusual-volume-for-february-26

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Xerox rolls out new big iron inkjet printers

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Xerox and Kodak rolled out some new inkjet printers…that can do thousands of pages a minute and cost almost a cool million to buy. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/2015/02/24/kodak-xerox-roll-new-inkjet-offerings/23934257/

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Wow, interns in the Valley make ALOT of cash

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

I just stumbled on this article and was shocked how much cash an intern in Silicion Valley and some other spots with big name companies can make.  I wish that was the case for the rest of the country. http://money.cnn.com/infographic/pf/10-best-companies-for-internships/?iid=HP_LN

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Texas still turning up the heat on Xerox

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like Texas is looking to fine Xerox more money for the TxTag issues (Ez-pass for Texas). http://kxan.com/2015/02/26/more-fines-to-hit-xerox-over-txtag-billing-problems/

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Xerox CEO appointed to Ford Foundation Board

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

I wonder if folks get paid to be on the boards of foundations?  The Xerox CEO was recently appointed to the Ford Foundation Board. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ford-foundation-appoints-ursula-burns-to-board-of-trustees-2015-02-20

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Use Cacti to monitor network traffic via SNMP

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have heard of several opensource SNMP monitoring tools out there, but Cacti is new to me.  Looks interesting thought. http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/tutorials/monitor-network-traffic-with-cacti

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This sounds like an interesting way to sell your house quickly.

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

If I understand this correctly, the company, opendoor.com will buy your home based on a fair market value.  And then help you move out.  I think.  They still charge a commission (5.5%) but it sounds like it takes alot of … Continue reading →

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Good article about what should already be in our cars

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

I love this article, cause it its it right on the money as to why cars don’t have several features that should be brain dead simple to add in.  The last one is my favorite (why do we have to … Continue reading →

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Zorbz self sealing water balloons

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so I know what water stuff I will be trying out this summer.  These look cool and beat having to tie the balloons myself.  But…how well do they work?  Anyone try them before? http://toyland.gizmodo.com/self-sealing-water-balloons-you-never-need-to-tie-1688241002

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Build a lawnbot

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have been wanting to build something like this for years, just haven’t had the time to justify it.  SO I will post someone elses build.  Parts that concern me on this build is the removal of the deck wheels.  … Continue reading →

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