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Akshay Kapur

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Kerry McKeever Has anyone been lucky enough to catch Happy Go Lucky? It's not exactly brand new, but it looks fantastic!

143 weeks ago from Movie Critics

Akshay Kapur: I was really excited about it too. Got through the 1st half hour and had to stop. It has no substance.
143 weeks ago

Armin: Agree with Akshay the movie really hasnt any substance at all
68 weeks ago

Hannah Kane I'm running into some resistance at my internship for my MSW program-- I have a lot of cool ideas that I think would really enhance my role and the organization's work, but my supervisor never goes for my ideas, even though my current role leaves me with a lot of down time that I think I could fill with my projects. Should I just drop it? How could I implement my ideas without causing problems with my supervisor?

75 weeks ago from Graduate Students, Nonprofiteers, Immigration Professionals, Social Workers and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more

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Amy Haffner: Hi Hannah -- I can empathize. I run into this issue as a recent graduate who was an intern in the same department at the same company where I now ...MoreHi Hannah -- I can empathize. I run into this issue as a recent graduate who was an intern in the same department at the same company where I now work full-time. I think Kimberly has a great point, though. I'd focus on communicating that you need more x - challenging projects, exposure to improving process, etc - and ask in what ways your boss thinks you can get that experience. Let us know how your "negotiation" with him/her goes!
75 weeks ago

cynthia phillips: I have always found that by posing your ideas as a question, rather than an idea, has worked for me. For example "Do you think XYZ might be a ...MoreI have always found that by posing your ideas as a question, rather than an idea, has worked for me. For example "Do you think XYZ might be a viable alternative?". Then be sure to ask why it will or will not work. Gets your ideas out there in a way that appears deferential to your superiors without sounding like you think you know more than they do.
75 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur It was lame. Just like the Serena debacle. McEnroe looked classy arguing. These guys just looked stupid.

140 weeks ago from Tennis

Karla Mercado: It's honestly my least favorite Slam. It's always too commercialized, the players & audience lose "soul." I dunno. It's just weird.
139 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Reading a wonderful book right now called The Nature of Health: How America Lost & Can Regain a Basic Human Value. Some pretty good points.

140 weeks ago from Health Care

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Karla Mercado: "Longevity beyond the average expected lifespan is a consumer good as well as an overhauled goal of bioscience but not a necessary...
139 weeks ago

Karla Mercado: "...condition for health." It tackles the kind of health people buy right now & why it has caused this mess in US healthcare. Interesting.
139 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur The US Open flies by and no chatter!?

141 weeks ago from Tennis

Anastassia I'm 25 in and office environment of 40+. Everybody talks about family and kids. Can't seem to connect, what do i talk about?

141 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Vanessa Alvarado: I'm 22 in a similar situation. I talk about art, photography, ideas & projects. I don't really go out of my way to connect. Is it necessary?
141 weeks ago

GenerationXpert Suzanne Kart: Ask follow up questions. Just don't respond with a comment about your childhood. Makes you relate to the kids, not the adults.
141 weeks ago

Here's a point:Are there countries fighthing to do the opposite of what we the US want to do over the health care issue?

142 weeks ago from Health Care

Akshay Kapur: Not the whole system, but components of it. Like you mentioned, private markets supplementing public coverage are growing in Japan & Europe
142 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur What's the best sushi place in NYC?

142 weeks ago from Sushi Lovers

edward goh: Try SUSHI Seki at 61st and 1st - its low profile but its good. Sit at the bar and ask for Omakase
126 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur It begins!

142 weeks ago from Tennis

My group notification settings were reset today – notifications were off, and were switched on today…?

142 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Akshay Kapur: Yup, having the same experience with a select few groups.
142 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Hey guys, this issue should be resolved. Let me know if you're still having any problems! Thanks!
141 weeks ago

New Zealand has health care like Obama wants and guess what, they say it stinks. 6 months for a doctor.

142 weeks ago from Health Care

Akshay Kapur: Though I agree a universal system may not be the answer, New Zealand and US are incomparable on most counts, so not the fairest comparison.
142 weeks ago

Lesley Heizman EMR's already exist at hospitals, they just aren't connected to each other. Most can't conform to 1 standard so I don't see this happening!

142 weeks ago from Health Care

Akshay Kapur: Right on Lesley. Though, this is a "must happen" scenario. Integration is key. The network starts from regions then states then nationwide.
142 weeks ago

Dawn A Crawford What does everyone think about EMRs (electronic medical records)? I think they are the future but some are worried.

142 weeks ago from Health Care

Akshay Kapur: They're as good as the people using them. They can make a tremendous impact in tracking/coordinating care. Again, end users must be savvy.
142 weeks ago

Melanie: Have either of you looked into Dr. Shoon-Shiong's research and objective into EMR's? I'm from Detroit, but was just at a Telemedicine Symposium in ...MoreHave either of you looked into Dr. Shoon-Shiong's research and objective into EMR's? I'm from Detroit, but was just at a Telemedicine Symposium in Los Angeles. Dr. Shiong was a keynote speaker and has a goal to bring electronic medical records to light. It's already been experimented with in a small location and has been working out really great. If anyone has questions I know a pretty good deal about what EMR's will look like and how they will be used. There are obviously still some obstacles, but the basic developmental outline is really mind-blowing.
113 weeks ago

Sami Paju Barefoot running is euphoric! Just did high-intensity intervals with fivefinger shoes and then ran back home totally barefeet :)

143 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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Akshay Kapur: Not withstanding beaches and grass, how is this even feasible on other surfaces? Five finger shoes maybe.
142 weeks ago

Sami Paju: I actually run on tarmac with no shoes. I can also run few meters at a time on gravel, but obviously it's not very comfortable.
142 weeks ago

Lindsey Anderson I've wanted tattoos my who life, I've always loved them. Thankfully I waited til adulthood and made good choices... ha ha.

143 weeks ago from The tattooed professional!

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Andrew Norcross: @Photis: I've actually always wanted to get a 'bullshit' tattoo, but just haven't gotten around to it. I've still got 10 hrs left on my ribs
143 weeks ago

Jessica Bahr: I got my first one when I was 14, don't regret it, yet. My friend got 'your name' tattooed when she was drunk.
140 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur Let's talk health care. If you guys come across interesting articles about reform or have a question, post it here to start the convo!

143 weeks ago from Health Care

Akshay Kapur Thanks everyone for joining! If you're interested in health reform, I encourage you to sign up for the POC newsletter: http://su.pr/2xEGum

143 weeks ago from Health Care

Akshay Kapur I'm currently working on a site called Pulse of Care (http://pulseofcare.com). It's a health reform knowledgebase intended to educate.

143 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely: Akshay, sounds like a valuable resource with all the attention on the industry now from a legislative perspective, plus the job market.
143 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur: Thanks Jay. If you're interested, sign up for the newsletter on the site and let me know what you think!
143 weeks ago

Jon Bishop What does "social proof" mean to you?

143 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Jon Bishop: @Akshay Great answer. Like posting to Brazen must be a good idea because the other important Gen-Yers are doing it too.
143 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur: You already have social proof *within* BC just by being a member. Posting to BC may be great social proof to others outside the community.
143 weeks ago

Nathan Snell Debating whether to see District 9 or Inglorious Bastards. Thoughts?

143 weeks ago from Movie Critics

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Leigh K.: Inglourious Basterds is a bit long, but pretty great--classic QT. seeing District 9 this weekend, and looking forward to it...
143 weeks ago

Justin Gardner: I've seen both. District 9 makes you think. Inglourious Basterds makes you laugh. If you're looking for a more satisfying film it's D9.
143 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur Pulse of Care: The hiss of the deflating balloon http://su.pr/3fBAh8 Catch up on the latest in health care industry news!

143 weeks ago from Health Care

Akshay Kapur In "Featured Posts", only the beginning snippet shows up and you can't see the whole post. Also, I think it should still be the home page.

143 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

Ryan Paugh: What happens when you click on the post? Does it take you to a full-text version?
143 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur: It didn't this morning, but now it shows full-text. Ah, the troubles of being an early adopter.
143 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur Where did the "become a fan of this commenter" go? It was such an easy way to connect right off of post discussions.

143 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

Ryan Paugh: You're right! That was a good tool! We're going to have to talk about bringing it back in the next release maybe.
143 weeks ago

Who ever saw the curious case of Benjamin Button?

143 weeks ago from Movie Critics

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Josh Thomas: I wanted to like it, but didn't seem like he really did much of anything. I'm an old man. Now I'm a less old man on a boat. Now I'm a baby.
143 weeks ago

Ryan Easttum: Was not a fan. Sure it's sappy, but it's a Forest Gump rip-off. I dunno, not worth the 3 hrs tho. Plus the whole age diff. got mildly creepy
143 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Any Kevin Smith fans here? Me! Me! I'm a big KS follower. My favorite will always be Mallrats. Classic!

143 weeks ago from Movie Critics

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Rich DeMatteo: For me I think it's a tie between Mallrats and Chasing Amy. Ugh, but I can't forget about Dogma. Dogma might be in the lead
143 weeks ago

Karla Mercado: Dogma was his Mona Lisa, I have to say. :)
143 weeks ago

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