Few would argue that converting a paper filing system into an electronic format is a huge step up. Whether you are a small business organizing your receipts, or the head of a household putting together your shopping lists, having an easy to use, searchable, electronic record is ideal. In the simple case of going shopping my iPhone enables me to keep electronic lists of the items I think of throughout the week that I will need to pick up when I go to the stores. That list can also be emailed to the Misses if she is going to a particular store I needed something from. I also have an app that stores all of those little discount cards that every retailer uses now, so there is no need to weigh down my wallet, or key chain with an abundance of plastic. The point I am making is that I use these things because they make not just my life easier, but that of my girlfriends, the cashiers and everyone who doesn’t have to wait longer in line as I search for the right discount card. That is supposed to be the function of Electronic Medical Records, or EMR. While EMR is an outstanding achievement in healthcare, many clinicians and patients are feeling a cold shoulder during interactions with one another. “The whole point of EMR is to simplify the process and to enhance and facilitate communication,” Dr. O’Malley said. “But in order for that to happen, EMR needs to be more user-friendly and more responsive to the clinical needs of patients and clinicians.” Citing the difficulties of using EMR while creating a welcoming environment and pleasant experience with their patients, some clinicians are hoping EMR systems are redesigned with the Clinician-Patient user experience seamlessly integrated.

To read more on this complication of EMR, click here for the NY Times article, by Pauline W. Chen, M.D.

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At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data — including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper “laptop”.

In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he’ll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.

Source | The Economic Times

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Always looking to support innovations in technology, AS|D Labs sponsored Jackbot, the self-driving robot car built by Assembla. The Jackbot was built for the Mini Grand Challenge competition run by Penn State Abington, where it WON! Congrats guys!

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Shepard Fairey and crew are in NYC in preparation for the final exhibit that will be held at Deitch Projects. The gallery is shutting it’s doors following the exhibit as proprietor of the gallery, Jeffrey Deitch moves on to work as the Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, in California. The exhibit will be running from May 1 - May 29. To coincide with the showing, the OBEY Posse installed the enormous “May Day” Mural at the corners of Houston Street and Bowery Avenue in NYC.

(image source | Flickr user i_follow)

(image source | Flickr user i_follow)

(image source | Flickr user i_follow)

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Early IE9 Platform Preview Results Show Promise | Ars Technica

iPhone OS 4.0: All the New Supercharged Feature | Gizmodo

First Look: Banksy Releases Footage From Exit Through The Gift Shop | Wooster Collective

Doctors and Patients, Lost in Paperwork | NY Times

Winners 2010 Skyscraper Competition | eVolo

At French Conference, Virtual Reality Meets Reality | NY Times Bits Blog

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In the true spirit of fun and mayhem TrustoCorp. spent this past weekend installing some modified product packaging around NYC. As stated on it’s website, “TrustoCorp is a New York based artist (or artists) dedicated to highlighting the hypocrisy and hilarity of human behavior through sarcasm and satire. TrustoCorp. targets areas in the public domain typically reserved for messages of trust and authority and abuses them with visual messages of mayhem and absurdity hijacked from the visual style of our authorities.” Next time you go to the market, be sure to keep an eye out for these life changing products!

Given that your chances of running into one of these products around NYC is going to be fairly difficult, might I suggest you check out the TrustoCorp. exhibit opening on April 15 at Brooklyn Brothers Gallery. The gallery is located at 18 East 17 Street, 6th Floor.

For more visit the TrustoCorp Flickr page.

(image source | Arrested Motion)

(image source | Arrested Motion)

(image source | Arrested Motion)

Source | Arrested Motion

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There are an innumerable amount of less than desirable automobiles plaguing the streets these days that Ugur Sahin Design could re-imagine with ease. However, Ugur Sahin chooses to challenge himself by reworking cars that already induce uncontrollable drooling. From the Corvette Z03 to one of my dream cars, the Ferrari Dino 206 GT, Ugur Sahin manages to astound us with just how much more beautiful these cars can be. The latest design from Ugur Sahin is the Aston Martin Gauntlet, that makes even the stunning line of cars from Aston Martin seem dated. It will be curious to see how Aston Martin handles being outdone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for great things in the near future from the brand.

(image source | Ugur Sahin Design)

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Artist Greg Lamarche has an upcoming exhibit of new works at Show and Tell Gallery, Toronto. While it may be a far drive from NYC to Toronto, about 8 to 9 hours, if you’re like me you’ll already need a break from these 80+ degree temperatures. So let’s rent a van and head on up to The Great White North for some great art works and 20+ degree cooler weather!

This veteran collagist channels the bold energy of graffiti and his experience of growing up in New York City during the 1980’s to create a unique style of hand cut paper collages. Lamarche’s work incorporates an array of typography to create original artworks which blur the line between graphic design and fine art. Each piece takes a painstaking amount of time to create as Lamarche strictly uses reclaimed vintage paper that is often collected years before the final piece is created. The outcome is dynamic pastiches that feature abstracted letterforms, vibrant color, bold wit, and always fresh style. Greg Lamarche was born, raised, and still lives in New York City.

Source | Greg Lamarche via 12oz Prophet

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In 1984 Steve Powers started climbing rooftops in his neighborhood and painting his alias ESPO as a dues paying member of the ICY graffiti club. 25 years later he returned home to Philadelphia in the summer of 2009 to write a love letter across the same rooftops facing the Market-Frankford line. The letter, meant for one, with meaning for all, encompasses 50 walls on a 20 block stretch of market street. Drawing input, inspiration, and work from the community Powers created a letter to and from west Philly. This unprecedented public art project was a collaboration of Powers, The Mural Arts Program, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. It required 1200 cans of spray paint, 800 gallons of bucket paint, and the skilled hands of 20 of the finest spray painters in America, who Powers put into the legendary ICY club.

“A Love Letter For You - Brick Valentines On The Philly Skyline” documents the art and the neighborhood that inspired this ambitious public art project.

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