Monthly Archives: June 2013

CEO of Xerox thinks we are on the verge

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Of women taking leadership roles.  I think there is a point here, but I don’t see it being a “tital wave” coming.  I think it will be more gradual over the years. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/13/ursula-burns-women-leaders_n_3437382.html

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More Warm and Fuzzy articles on Xerox

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Lots of warm and fuzzy articles that Xerox is on the cliff for going up in stock.  Mostly due to its healthcare service arm (Think Obamacare). http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jun/16/bright-future-puts-xerox-atop-watch-list/ http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/06/07/why-xerox-is-poised-to-keep-climbing/  

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Xerox hiring 90 folks, including Engineers

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow this isn’t services stuff…well kindof is.  The Xerox division in Ireland is hiring folks for “print services” including R&D budget.  This has to be a first since R&D is constantly being cut in Xerox. http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/retail-and-services/xerox-printing-firm-ibs-adds-90-jobs-1.1430939

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Xerox Stock should go over $10?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

The article below is a  warm and fuzzy article about Xerox and that its positioned to do well in the next year.  In theory. http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/xerox-stock-rating-reaffirmed-by-piper-jaffray-xrx.htm  

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What to buy an educational wind turbine kit?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Go check out PicoTurbine.  They have some nice kits.  Why am I interested, I have been attempting to build a kit for kids in my spare time, and I have found tech has changed alot over the past 15 years. … Continue reading →

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IBM laying off A BILLION dollars worth of people.

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow, how the mighty have fallen.  The good news is its worldwide (not just US/Canada), bad news, they are letting go hundreds here anyways (look out NC, your un-employment is about to go up). http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/06/13/ibm_layoffs_us_canada/

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Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on basically melting plastic to mold around a wood screw so kids can use it as a handdrill http://www.instructables.com/id/Augie-little-hand-drill/

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How to easily and cheaply transfer labels to plating

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this one, basically the author prints out the text backwards with a laser printer, then uses acetone or nail polish remover to transfer it. http://www.instructables.com/id/An-easy-way-to-create-professional-looking-labeled/?ALLSTEPS

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Web Enabled Cannon controlled with Arduino

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

This think looks scary.  Its basically a potato cannon with a remote trigger.  I thought a first you could aim it too, but no such luck. http://www.instructables.com/id/WEB-ENABLED-BACKYARD-ARTILLERY/  

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Solar heater with soda cans

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

This maybe a good idea for a shed, as long as you can take it down for the summer (don’t need to heat the shed in the winter.  Not so sure I would do this with my house thought.  I … Continue reading →

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