Monthly Archives: May 2014

Xerox helps fund traffic project

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting project Xerox, with some car companies, are helping to fund at U. of Michigan.  I wonder if it has anything to do with stoplight cameras and parking for the future? http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2014/05/06/xerox-michigan-driverless-cars/8781689/

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Xerox Healthcare may not be fixable

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

More bad press for Xerox from Nevada where it is not being said the healthcare management may not be fixable by Xerox from other folks. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/432c74dd9d9542d692fe79c47c6c7f17/NV–Sandoval-Health-Exchange

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Make a cool clothes pin gun

Posted on May 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK more of a toy gun, but still pretty neat with matchsticks.  Could be a good project to make with kids to show the power of springs. http://makezine.com/2014/05/03/clothespin-pocket-pistol/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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Make you own 3D recorder/viewer with a cellphone, carboard, and mirrors

Posted on May 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build a group did in 24 hours as a $10 3D recorder and viewer.  Basically its mirrors and cardboard taped together. http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/04/3dioo/

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Nice tutorial on resistors

Posted on May 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Need to teach kids about resistors and what they are used for.  This is a nice 5 minute video intro for them. http://makezine.com/2013/04/11/take-a-look-at-the-resistor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%2524%257Bfeed%257D&utm_campaign=Feed%253A%20%2524%257Bmakezineonline%257D%20%2528%2524%257BMAKE%257D%2529&utm_content=%2524%257BGoogleReader%257D

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Xerox having more Medical problems

Posted on May 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

This time in Texas.  Sounds like it was just letting claims go thru for dental work and not really auditing them.  Which of course lead to an increase in fraud. http://www.texastribune.org/2014/05/02/when-texas-state-contract-too-big-fail/

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Good article on CNC bits

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Actually router bits, Its a nice starter article for DIY CNC. http://100kgarages.com/blog/2013/04/cnc-router-bits-demystified/#.U2PKNHVDtu4

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Xerox in the security doghouse again

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like Xerox’s addition of Mcafee to its systems is exposing a few security problems. http://labs.opendns.com/2014/05/01/xerox-printer-beacons/

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Nice write-up on Arduino’s Servo Library

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good intro for future reference. http://makezine.com/2014/04/23/arduinos-servo-library-angles-microseconds-and-optional-command-parameters/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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How to figure out how much stock a CEO has

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Its harder than you think.  Good article on how to track down how much stock a given CEO, or other exec in a public company, has of the company.  Its one way to find out how vested they are in … Continue reading →

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