Monthly Archives: June 2013

Indian Firms not happy with the new US Immigration proposals

Posted on June 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Guess the new proposals will limit more on the H1B visas the US will hand out, and the Indian outsourcing firms and complaining that it will kill their business and we will looks tax revenue, costs will go up. etc … Continue reading →

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Article on Xerox Re-Branding

Posted on June 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about how Xerox is trying to market itself away from print and into services.  Scary part is how the author points out its following IBM’s model (and IBM is going thru some huge layoffs). http://www.digiday.com/brands/content-driving-xeroxs-transformation/

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Xerox sells off another paper division

Posted on June 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Lots of articles about Xerox selling off its Europe Paper division.  I wonder how much longer its going to be in the “print” end of the business.  I wonder if the entire print end is up for sale too (like … Continue reading →

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Posting is going to be sporadic til Friday

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I am concentrating on a new project for the kids which is taking up most of my free time.  So til Thursday its going to be rather sporadic in postings.  

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In case you haven’t heard, Amazon has a 3D printing store

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

WOOT, thought they are a little pricey for now.  But its a start, and you can see the prices go up and down now.  Oh and free shipping is a plus. http://gizmodo.com/amazon-has-a-3d-printer-section-now-512102724 http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_1183092_1?ie=UTF8&node=6066126011  

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Common Arduino Board article

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I think the author missed a few other popular boards, but he covers several ones that you find out there for Arduinos. http://www.tested.com/tech/robots/456466-know-your-arduino-guide-most-common-boards/

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Nice bike light hack

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this hack, and the wood staining.  I can see doing this with other lights for hats, etc. http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2013/06/clothespin-bike-light-hack.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BikeHacks+%28BikeHacks%29

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Xerox going to change your parking methods

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another article on Xerox’s parking meter software that can adjust the price, point out empty spots, etc on the fly in LA. http://www.govtech.com/wireless/Sensors-Help-LA-Create-Demand-Based-Parking-Pricing.html

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Xerox CEO nominated to MIT Corporate Board

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

How on earth do CEO’s get their job done when they are on so many other boards…oh yeah I forgot underlines.  Anyways, Ursula Burns is on yet another board, this one for MIT.  Another easy money paycheck too. http://tech.mit.edu/V133/N28/corporation.html

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Xerox CEO #16 in the most powerful couples

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

UB is # 16.  Check out the pic for her, A) no pic of husband, and B) she does not look happy.  Oh and the quote again that you should marry a rich old guy to get ahead. http://www.businessinsider.com/16-power-couples-who-have-it-all-2013-6?op=1

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