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TOP IDEA: Rebecca Thorman Safety doesn’t create innovation. But innovation does create new jobs and new opportunities. Innovation creates new markets and cures for illnesses and ideas that make us excited to get up in the morning. You really want to help the economy? Put yourself out there. Risk everything. Do it for you, your family, your friends. We’ll all thank you. http://modite.com/blog/2009/01/07/why-generation-y-should-job-hop-even-i...

115 weeks ago

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Geoff Brown: I agree completely. I risked all my credit cards to start up a training software company making conversation rehearsal courses (MoreI agree completely. I risked all my credit cards to start up a training software company making conversation rehearsal courses (www.talksmith.net). We sold Asperger's Syndrome courses to school districts in North Dakota and Minnesota, and while we are not wealthy, I did get a patent out of it. By the way, I grew up in Silver Spring and was a TV news cameraman on Capitol Hill in the 70's. Innovation means taking risks and going down a path whose end may not be visible. Keep on innnovating, Rebecca!
14 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus: Safety first is the motto at the company I work for (and of many of the companies we work with)
14 weeks ago

Ian Loomer For the New Year my company decided to have a little fun and create an Interactive Choose Your Own Adventure Youtube video for all of our clients. Its full of exploding cakeballs, hobo chases, and McGruber and Charlie Brown Christmas Homages. Check it out. I would love to know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROLcAFRxrHc

72 weeks ago from Film

Steve Donovan: Great job, Loomer! Great idea and well done!
72 weeks ago

Ian Loomer: Thanks! It was a company group effort and we are all really proud of it.
72 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh created the event Brazen Careerist Meet Up w/ ERE.net

98 weeks ago from the group The Madtown Crew 16 rsvps

Andrew Shell I've just posted the first video interview on my new site Tech in Madison. The goal of this site is to showcase the interesting tech related people, projects and companies in Madison, WI. I'd love any feedback on the video. Was it too long? Too short? Interesting? Any suggestions of people I should interview next would also be really appreciated. Thanks! http://www.techinmadison.com/greg-tracy/

99 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew, Entrepreneurs and Web Startups 2 more

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Rebecca Thorman: I had a hard time hearing your questions in the beginning. I think longer videos are okay if you give a larger summary of what's in the video so ...MoreI had a hard time hearing your questions in the beginning. I think longer videos are okay if you give a larger summary of what's in the video so that I can skim it and know if I'm interested to watch the whole thing. I would never go above 20 minutes though (that's the max for TED videos) unless it's edited really well. Also, I think if your market is Madison, then people will be okay watching longer videos because they've heard of or know the person so the affinity will encourage them to watch the whole thing. It was still too long for me though :)

Anyway, I thought your questions were good. I liked how you dug deeper with certain areas and were curious about the path. I felt like I was eaves-dropping on a coffee shop conversation which was cool.
99 weeks ago

Andrew Shell: Thanks for the feedback. I'm planning to have a transcript uploaded soon. I just wanted to get the video up.
99 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Hey guys. How about that heat wave? Since the weather is getting nicer and nicer I'm really thinking a lot about putting some Madison Tweet Ups together. I'm thinking that the best way to get started is to create a Brazen/Madison Twitter List. So reply below with your Twitter handle so I can start putting a list of people together.

104 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew, Wisconsin Badgers and Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites)2 more

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98 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Just posted our first meet up of the summer over here >> MoreJust posted our first meet up of the summer over here >> http://bit.ly/9ZDXMr
98 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Based on the promos for tonight it looks like we're going to see a pretty epic back story. Is anybody else as excited as I am? What do you think was the catalyst that made Jacob and MIB foes?

106 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Ryan Paugh: @Steve: Perhaps that "crazy mother" that MIB/Locke mentioned to Claire?

@Jennifer: Me too! I've had pretty good predictions all season long, but ...More@Steve: Perhaps that "crazy mother" that MIB/Locke mentioned to Claire?

@Jennifer: Me too! I've had pretty good predictions all season long, but I'm not even trying to guess where we're headed tonight!
106 weeks ago

Doug Sisson: I think we might get our "ah-ha" moment tonight.
106 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Did anybody else forget that there wasn't a new episode of LOST on last night? I had a minor meltdown before I realized that we were on a LOST hiatus.

108 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Doug Sisson: It is interesting the May 4 episode is titled "The Candidate." Note: not plural
108 weeks ago

Jennifer Koren: I completely forgot. I got all my work done and was ready to give the TV 1 hour of my undivided attention...and then nothing. I 'almost' didn't ...MoreI completely forgot. I got all my work done and was ready to give the TV 1 hour of my undivided attention...and then nothing. I 'almost' didn't know what to do with myself I was so let down...
108 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh 4 more episodes left...I'm freaking out a little bit. Let's take a poll. Who is everyone's #1 pick for the candidate that will be replacing Jacob? I'm picking Sawyer. His life in the alternate timeline doesn't seem any happier...Maybe he'll be the one to stay behind and "protect" the island. What's your pick?

108 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Tom Graber: Jack. Now wait..Hurley. Actually Hurly makes sense. Then again Desmond... oh, I have no clue
108 weeks ago

Jennifer Koren: From the last episode I thought it was Jack and have continue to think that only because of his willingness to give in to what the island so much. ...MoreFrom the last episode I thought it was Jack and have continue to think that only because of his willingness to give in to what the island so much. I don't think it's Desmond though. I think he has another purpose there that I haven't quite figured out but I don't think he's the candidate.
I agree w/ @Daniel and @Ryan that at the end of the series it's going to be Jack & Locke...what a great ending!
108 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Finally caught up last night! I've been ignoring you guys because I didn't want any spoilers :) I thought it was a great episode, but what happened to Ilana?! Pretty crazy that she just blew up! I really hope that they give her some more back story. She deserves a little more character development than Doc Arzt.

110 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Steve Donovan: Something I just thought of--what if Desmond's moment with Jack in the stadium was part of this new line of play "Cupid"? I had to get a refresher ...MoreSomething I just thought of--what if Desmond's moment with Jack in the stadium was part of this new line of play "Cupid"? I had to get a refresher on what the conversation was like and, according to Lostpedia, it was this...

"Moments later, Desmond met Jack Shephard, while training at the same stadium. During their short conversation, Desmond suggested that Jack is running the stadium stairs because of frustration having to do with a woman. Jack confided in Desmond about his patient, Sarah, whom Jack had no hope of fixing. Desmond pointed to the possibility of miracles. Sarah's subsequent unexpected healing suggests that possibly Desmond was right."

This sounds a lot like the conversation he had with Hurley.
109 weeks ago

: I never would have thought of that!
109 weeks ago

Steve Donovan Last night's episode was great. What was in the bag Hurley found?

110 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Stephen Bandrowsky: The ashes didn't make him want to follow Richard. He just started to agree with Richard in order to go blow up the Black Rock. That way no one ...MoreThe ashes didn't make him want to follow Richard. He just started to agree with Richard in order to go blow up the Black Rock. That way no one else could get hurt while trying to destroy the plane.
110 weeks ago

Steve Donovan: I got that--he was faking it--but the ashes made him change his tact? It was just a curiosity.
110 weeks ago

Karla Mercado I still don't how how it's possible to only have 5 episodes left. They haven't answered any of my crucial questions and the LOST domain of my brain is still mush. Argh. I'm glad Daniel "Widmore" is back though :-)

111 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Steve Donovan: I'm pretty baffled too. I heard today that Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindeloff is producing a clip show for after the season finale so they can ...MoreI'm pretty baffled too. I heard today that Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindeloff is producing a clip show for after the season finale so they can explain everything. So I don't think our answers are as clear as we usually find on television shows or movies (see "Sixth Sense").
111 weeks ago

Rebekah Wortman: Me too! I was so sad when he dies. I was so glad to have Charlie back too!
111 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I've heard rumors that tonight's episode is going to be very similar to The Constant, which is one of my all-time favorite LOST episodes. Really looking forward to it!

111 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Sarah Fowler: I can't wait! Though with all these pieces starting to fall in place I'm almost wishing it'd slow down... not that it could since there are so few ...MoreI can't wait! Though with all these pieces starting to fall in place I'm almost wishing it'd slow down... not that it could since there are so few episodes left. . .
111 weeks ago

Rebekah Wortman: That was the first thing I thought - "Desmond Hume will be my constant" - loved it!
111 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Whoa! I haven't been on State Street in months. I didn't know that they tore down Peace Park. Does anybody know what they're planning on doing with it?

112 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

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Lucas Dailey: If you look at the site plan in the 2nd article, the new building is the 4 roomed structure with the circular corner, sitting on the left side of ...MoreIf you look at the site plan in the 2nd article, the new building is the 4 roomed structure with the circular corner, sitting on the left side of the State street opening. The building in the site plan is very outdated though, but the location the same.
112 weeks ago

Erica: I was surprised when walking down State Street yesterday, too (and I make the walk pretty regularly). Thanks for the links!
112 weeks ago

Erica Is anyone planning on going to the Wisconsin Film Fest this year? If you are, what are you most looking forward to seeing?

113 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

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Erica: the film fest this year runs April 14-18th at 8 different venues. My friend and I are interested in Dzi Croquettes, among others.
113 weeks ago

: I'm psyched to be covering the fest for Dane101.com so will likely be hitting several films. Going to sit through all three of the "Red Riding" ...MoreI'm psyched to be covering the fest for Dane101.com so will likely be hitting several films. Going to sit through all three of the "Red Riding" movies and see how functional my limbs are afterward. Should be fun!
113 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh We were all waiting for it. Last night we got it. What did everybody think about the Richard-centric LOST episode? I was happy w/ his back story, but thought we might get more info on the origins on Jacob & MIB, which we really didn't. Thoughts?

113 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Rebekah Wortman: I loved it - it was nice to actually see something about Richard (who has been such a mystery up until now) and to actually see Jacob for more ...MoreI loved it - it was nice to actually see something about Richard (who has been such a mystery up until now) and to actually see Jacob for more than 20 seconds. I don't think the heaven/hell thing works with the rest of the series though - how would the Dharma Initiative find a way to experiment in hell? I am still pretty lost, but happy to focus on someone other than Kate or Locke.
113 weeks ago

Doug Sisson: Steve, Smith+Fritzy -- I understood that Jacob was the cork keeping MIB from spilling out into the real world.

Richard's story seems to be a way ...MoreSteve, Smith+Fritzy -- I understood that Jacob was the cork keeping MIB from spilling out into the real world.

Richard's story seems to be a way of injecting the Jacob/MIB battle into the series just before the end of the series. The writers seem to be building up to the big finale with small pieces in each of the shows so far.

Jana -- with Widmore on the island, Desmond and Penny shouldn't be far behind.
113 weeks ago

Erica Do you think Sawyer's gamble to play Widmore & Not-Locke against one another will pay off? What do you think of Charlotte's reappearance last night?

114 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Ryan Paugh: Yes! When is the Richard-centric episode coming out? I'm anxiously awaiting some answers. We got a few when him and Jack played dynamite roulette ...MoreYes! When is the Richard-centric episode coming out? I'm anxiously awaiting some answers. We got a few when him and Jack played dynamite roulette together, but I want more. Is that one going to be tomorrow?
113 weeks ago

Smith+Fritzy: Yup, tomorrow. I'll be sad if we get another lame episode, though.
113 weeks ago

Smith+Fritzy Wow... this week's episode was snoresville. On the island, it took the entire episode for them to tell us Sayid is going to turn dark or whatever like Claire. Other than that, what happened - really? The Kate parallel story blew chunks... "I know you held me at gun point, but will you come to the door with me?" Sawyer running off and Kate following. Is there a triangle anymore? I can't imagine so. I think if you replaced Evangeline with Rachel Dratch, there wouldn't be as much lady drama.

119 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Ryan Paugh: Karla, I didn't think about that. Why is the island under water though? Damn! More questions!
119 weeks ago

Niche: Well, that's saved me watching it!!
119 weeks ago

Steve Donovan Pretty good theory. http://theoriesonlost.blogspot.com/2010/02/alties-were-acting-different-...

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Steve Donovan: Speculation like this really doesn't sit with me either. When I start thinking about what is/could be, I'm wrong just about every single time. Who ...MoreSpeculation like this really doesn't sit with me either. When I start thinking about what is/could be, I'm wrong just about every single time. Who would have guessed how it would have played out? Nobody. It's like there's layer after layer. And I wouldn't be surprised if there's one more layer to pull back to see.
120 weeks ago

Smith+Fritzy: @Steve - I'm with you. I've spent five years or whatever reading about people's crazy theories, looking waaay too deep into things, and most of it ...More@Steve - I'm with you. I've spent five years or whatever reading about people's crazy theories, looking waaay too deep into things, and most of it never pans out. Think about the beginning, everyone hypothesizing what the smoke monster is. Now that we "sorta" know, would we have ever guessed that? The rest of the facts weren't in place to guess and I think it's that way with the majority of stuff.
120 weeks ago

Steve Donovan I thought this was a big help... http://darkufo.blogspot.com/2010/02/oceanic-815-side-by-side-la-x-vs-pil...

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Benjamin Jancewicz: WHUT. I'm so glad the writers spend as much time as the nerds on this show...
120 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Another thing: Jack seemed to recognize Desmond on the plane. But I don't think it was from the jogging stadium. On season two, Jack recognized Desmond when he said "brother." But when he did that on the plane, Jack didn't have any sort of revelation. That suggests to me that Desmond was not in that timeline. Maybe he's jumping around again!

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Steve Donovan: I'm not sure if he 'recognized' him but there seems to be a sense that Jack is experiencing something by the look on his face. Deja vu maybe?
120 weeks ago

Renee: What I didn't understand about the Desmond/Jack exchange is that Desmond was never on Flight 815. If I am following the story right, the whole ...MoreWhat I didn't understand about the Desmond/Jack exchange is that Desmond was never on Flight 815. If I am following the story right, the whole parallel universe storyline has that flight safely arriving at LAX as it should have. Desmond was on the island when it crashed...in fact he was the cause of the crash. So, I do believe your theory that Desmond was not in that timeline, but even if he was, Jack wouldn't have known because at this point they are ALL strangers to one another.
117 weeks ago

Breanne Potter- Harris I'm really interested in what everyone thinks about the title " LA X" What does that mean?

120 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Benjamin Jancewicz: X = crossroads? A lot of people are bumping into each other.
120 weeks ago

Steve Donovan: Here are some pretty good theories...

MoreHere are some pretty good theories...

http://www.docarzt.com/lost/lost-in-myth/marc-oromaner%E2%80%99s-lost-in...

120 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh So I always tell people how I wish I was on LOST's marketing/PR team because I think I could do some really cool promos. My girlfriend pointed me to this blog post today about how Kayak.com is selling fake tickets to Oceanic 815. When you click on the link, it goes to the LOST wiki. Why didn't LOST's marketing team think of this and link back to their official site??? Wouldn't that make for an awesome campaign? I feel like I missed my calling...

121 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Ryan Paugh: Oh man Steve! I couldn't resist the temptation ... Can't wait until Tuesday now!
121 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: LOST Easter eggs, huh? Sounds like a pretty solid idea. Hold the Jack and/or Sawyer in my batch :)
121 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh One week away everybody! Anybody want to predict the opening scene. I'm thinking airplane, Jack w/ a cup of Vodka, Cindy the stewardess ... Thoughts?

121 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Karla Mercado: It's a deal. May I request a particular brand of candy? I want an Apollo candy bar. ;-)
121 weeks ago

Steve Donovan: Karla may be onto something.

MoreKarla may be onto something.

http://www.timelooptheory.com/the_timeline.html

121 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Have you guys seen this? How awesome is this?! Haha! It's my desktop background now. http://i.imgur.com/MDZRQ.jpg

122 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Niche: It's pretty cool. Funny how Lock is in the middle
122 weeks ago

Steve Donovan: If you want to go nuts analyzing the 'Last Supper' promo photo....

MoreIf you want to go nuts analyzing the 'Last Supper' promo photo....

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n3eH1jI8AZ8/S1K-Cl4nqsI/AAAAAAAAQ8Q/NCw-Wd3n_k...
122 weeks ago

Steve Donovan LOST Premiere may reschedule due to Obama "State of the Union" address. http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/01/07/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry...

124 weeks ago from LOST Fans