Monthly Archives: April 2015

One fancy looking PVC crossbow

Posted on April 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

I was pretty impressed with this crossbow build (combo of wood and PVC).  Would I build it….err…I think I’ll just buy one at Dicks. http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Survival-Crossbow/

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Amazon AWS now has a machine learning platform

Posted on April 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting how AWS goes in different directions.  It seems they are providing a platform for developers to use built in machine learning systems to help drive how applications react. http://techcrunch.com/2015/04/09/aws-wants-to-put-machine-learning-in-reach-of-any-developer/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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Another Steel Etching build

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Another interesting build to make an etcher for metal with an old wallwart.  My 2 cents, I have a cheap gizmo from Harbor Frieght that does this without the hacking of the wall wart, but still an interesting build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Steel-Etching-and-Marking-from-a-DC-Adapter/

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Cool 3D printed alternative energy builds

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

I really like the stirling engine build.  The projects are nice but…not so sure how long they would last (plastic) and being outdoors.  But they would be good learning projects. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150406-harvest-your-own-energy-using-3d-printed-wind-turbines-and-solar-stirling-engines.html http://www.reprap-windturbine.com/index.php?id=18&L=1 Note you have to “buy” the plans to … Continue reading →

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Another nice simple BlueTooth Speaker set

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build for a bluetooth dual speaker set.  Its about $5-15 cheaper than buying one. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-2x3W-Finished-/?ALLSTEPS

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Battlebots to be on ABC in June

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so I guess I better hitch up my over the air antenna for June.  🙂 http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/08/battlebots-premieres-june-21st-abc/?ncid=rss_truncated

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Ouch, this article makes Xerox Tech services sound like scum of the earth

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Guess its a good thing Xerox sold off its tech IT services group to Atos.  Cause this article makes it sound like they where pretty scummy group to deal with. http://www.disabledveterans.org/2015/04/01/xerox-sells-veterans-affairs-contractor-to-the-french/

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Xerox trains people with games

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting research/project from Xerox where they use games to train people for a job in the company. http://www.networksasia.net/article/3-enterprise-gamification-success-stories.1427249164

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Nevada can’t seem to shake Xerox

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Ithink its been close to a year that Nevada has tried to dump Xerox for its failed management of Obamacare, it looks like it still is depending on Xerox for it while it transitions over to something else. http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/xerox-s-call-center-will-stay-open-longer-expected

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Xerox and Medicaid billing being a mess must be a trend

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like NH isn’t the only state having issues with Xerox and Medicaid.  Thought NH it sounds like is fixed.  Texas is still a mess. http://www.tdmr.org/strike-force-report-outlines-hhsc-mishandling-of-xerox-medicaid-ortho-fiasco/

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