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Juha Liikala
Poll (2 questions):
1. Do you watch / listen to iTunes podcasts?
2. Do you prefer those as video or just as plain audio? Does it matter to you?
73 weeks ago from Nomad Couch, Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Nomad Couch3 more
Amy Thibodeau:
I listen to Bookworm and Pen on Fire obsessively. I tend to listen while walking somewhere or riding on public transport and I definitely prefer ...MoreI listen to Bookworm and Pen on Fire obsessively. I tend to listen while walking somewhere or riding on public transport and I definitely prefer audio to video content when it comes to a podcast.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
William Bryan
Man I had an awesome post to write yesterday. I thought about it yesterday when I was with my friends at a bar/lounge and then when I came home, nothing I totally forgot what I was going to write about. Has this happened to you? What do you do when you have an idea to blog about and you are not near a computer? It really made me angry and I don't want it to happen again. thanks in advance.
78 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers and Brazen Bloggers2 more
John Southee:
I know people who carry a small notepad and pen with them everywhere. Luckily though, we have made advancements in the technological world and ...MoreI know people who carry a small notepad and pen with them everywhere. Luckily though, we have made advancements in the technological world and don't have to have anything more than our Smartphones. In my phone, I have a notes section where I jot down all kinds of things when I don't have paper nearby (sometimes even my grocery list). If you don't have a smartphone you could always just text yourself the idea before it gets away.
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
Danielle Albright:
I practically live in a post it note book and a writing pad on my phone!
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
Timothy Johnson III
Hi everyone. Curious if anyone here are still huge fans of podcasts through iTunes. And if so, what are some of your favorites? One of my new favorites is Podrunner, which provides fantastic workout mixes for the gym!
79 weeks ago from Social Pollination, Blogging Ideas, Brazen Foodies, Jersey Pride! and Brazen Careerists on Facebook3 more
Thelma:
@Copper - Radiolab is amazing. I recently listened to "Oops", released June 28, 2010. The story about Harvard blew my mind. Moth Stories is ...More@Copper - Radiolab is amazing. I recently listened to "Oops", released June 28, 2010. The story about Harvard blew my mind. Moth Stories is another good one.
Thanks for all the other suggestions, including Podrunner. Here's the link to "Oops":
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/oops/id152249110?i=84450509
79 weeks ago
Thanks for all the other suggestions, including Podrunner. Here's the link to "Oops":
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/oops/id152249110?i=84450509
79 weeks ago
Melissa Breau:
@Thelma - I didn't know there was a moth podcast! I've been to the live events and love the stories... I'll totally have to check out the podcasts.
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I'm probably the wrong person to lead this discussion but I'm intrigued after reading a post today about Mommy Bloggers (http://bit.ly/c4qSd5). This blogger seems to think that women who label themselves as Mommy Bloggers don't deserve respect and that they're taking women down a peg. Do you think that's true?
81 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Working Mamas1 more
Shayna:
Hi! Yes, I did write the post - and I apologize if the title offended anyone - Given a small space and the short attention spans of most readers, ...MoreHi! Yes, I did write the post - and I apologize if the title offended anyone - Given a small space and the short attention spans of most readers, I try to make my post titles tongue-in-cheek - a little amusing, and interesting enough to inspire you/another reader to keep reading.
The point I wanted to make - and I think many of you got it - is that if you want to write for other Mommy Bloggers about your kids then go for it, call yourself a Mommy Blogger. However, there are a great deal of self-identified Mommy Bloggers who regularly and loudly bemoan their lack of non-Mommy readership AND that they are not taken seriously by other writers/readers outside their niche, as well as that the rest of the world expects that they write solely about their children.
If you want to project a different image than the one your brand currently projects, then it's time to come up with a new brand - in this case, call yourself something other than Mommy Blogger if you want the interest and respect of those not interested in reading about your two-year-old's diet.
Hope that clarifies :-) Love the discussion!
80 weeks ago
The point I wanted to make - and I think many of you got it - is that if you want to write for other Mommy Bloggers about your kids then go for it, call yourself a Mommy Blogger. However, there are a great deal of self-identified Mommy Bloggers who regularly and loudly bemoan their lack of non-Mommy readership AND that they are not taken seriously by other writers/readers outside their niche, as well as that the rest of the world expects that they write solely about their children.
If you want to project a different image than the one your brand currently projects, then it's time to come up with a new brand - in this case, call yourself something other than Mommy Blogger if you want the interest and respect of those not interested in reading about your two-year-old's diet.
Hope that clarifies :-) Love the discussion!
80 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson:
I just wanted to give a quick shout to a great mother-blogger who I feel really breaks the stereotype of "Mommy Blogger". Barefoot Foodie is one ...MoreI just wanted to give a quick shout to a great mother-blogger who I feel really breaks the stereotype of "Mommy Blogger". Barefoot Foodie is one of my fave blogs in my Google Reader and she makes this non-mommy/non-blogger/non-mommy-blogger laugh to the point of partial asphyxiation more often than not. www.barefootfoodie.com
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Raine
A few thoughts about The Kite Runner: http://alturl.com/sv5d
86 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Amy Calhoun
Do you think you fit your life around your work or do you fit your work around your life?
86 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Personal Development, The Boss-Employee Relationship, Location Independent and Working Moms3 more
Ty Unglebower:
I am slowly, (QUITE slowly) trying to convert into one that revolves work, (or the hunting of same) around my life. I think in so doing the work ...MoreI am slowly, (QUITE slowly) trying to convert into one that revolves work, (or the hunting of same) around my life. I think in so doing the work that I do will be of higher quality.
But lingering ghosts of putting work first are still nearby...
86 weeks ago
But lingering ghosts of putting work first are still nearby...
86 weeks ago
Calissa:
I work about 4 hours a day. :) And I move those hours around whenever I want to.
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, ...MoreI work about 4 hours a day. :) And I move those hours around whenever I want to.
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, I used to work 12 hours a day. However, I quickly burned out. Now I work as few hours as possible in order to make the most out of my day. It comes with some sacrafices, I don't make the money I used to, but I only need so much to be happy.
84 weeks ago
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, ...MoreI work about 4 hours a day. :) And I move those hours around whenever I want to.
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, I used to work 12 hours a day. However, I quickly burned out. Now I work as few hours as possible in order to make the most out of my day. It comes with some sacrafices, I don't make the money I used to, but I only need so much to be happy.
84 weeks ago
Amy Calhoun
When it comes to dr appts, school conferences, sick kids, etc., do you and your spouse/partner split the responsibilty or is one parent in charge of this?
88 weeks ago from Working Moms
Raine:
What a chauvinistic jerk! I understand if you are a stay at home mom, and that is part of your responsibilities, but in 2010 it is not ...MoreWhat a chauvinistic jerk! I understand if you are a stay at home mom, and that is part of your responsibilities, but in 2010 it is not necessarily what the "wife is for." I am fortunate that the people I work with understand, but I do not think there is any legal obligations for the employer, unless you can take sick or personal time. I hope your family can find a balance.
87 weeks ago
87 weeks ago
Trish Cardona:
I end up doing more of those kinds of things, but if push comes to shove, I could get my husband to do it. It's just that I'm the more more ...MoreI end up doing more of those kinds of things, but if push comes to shove, I could get my husband to do it. It's just that I'm the more more extroverted and social so it comes a little more naturally for me. But he pulls his weight more in the domestic department (i.e. cleaning, etc.). I think each of us need to work to our strengths and there's no such thing as an 'equal' split in marriage anyway.
87 weeks ago
87 weeks ago
Amy Calhoun
Dear Working Moms,
Are you able to accomplish the projects you want to do outside of your work and family? I have been trying to figure out how I can take on a little more and do things like start a blog, but I don't think I can fit it in w/o completely draining myself. Between work, commuting, spending time with kids and taking care of household responsiblities, is there room to fit more in?
Do I wait this period out until kids are older or take the risk and hope I don't burn out?
89 weeks ago from Working Moms
Amy Calhoun:
Thank you all so much for your responses. I have a 5 year old and 9 mos old. I needed other working moms to tell me to wait as this is what my ...MoreThank you all so much for your responses. I have a 5 year old and 9 mos old. I needed other working moms to tell me to wait as this is what my schedule currently looks like:
5:30 a.m. Getting ready for work...still nursing the baby
7 a.m Leave for work (start at 7:45) Husband drops kids off at sitter.
3:45 leave work and pick up the kids by 4:45 ( I use VAC time daily)
5 p.m. Playing, laundry, cooking dinner, etc
9:30 or 10 In bed so I can do it all over again
You are all right, when the baby is older, I can get back to some of my other goals. Thank you for the input.
89 weeks ago
5:30 a.m. Getting ready for work...still nursing the baby
7 a.m Leave for work (start at 7:45) Husband drops kids off at sitter.
3:45 leave work and pick up the kids by 4:45 ( I use VAC time daily)
5 p.m. Playing, laundry, cooking dinner, etc
9:30 or 10 In bed so I can do it all over again
You are all right, when the baby is older, I can get back to some of my other goals. Thank you for the input.
89 weeks ago
Maggie McGary:
I second @Jennifer on finding time to do something for yourself. I wish I were more of a morning person and could get up at 5 and enjoy ...MoreI second @Jennifer on finding time to do something for yourself. I wish I were more of a morning person and could get up at 5 and enjoy it!
@Amy--wow, that is some schedule! My hat's off to you! Time flies--my youngest just turned 14 the other day and my son will be 12 in a few months--it gets easier as they get older. Well, in some ways...in others it's harder ; )
89 weeks ago
@Amy--wow, that is some schedule! My hat's off to you! Time flies--my youngest just turned 14 the other day and my son will be 12 in a few months--it gets easier as they get older. Well, in some ways...in others it's harder ; )
89 weeks ago
Jake
I really don't enjoy the idea of following a blog just to get them to follow you.
Robert Persson:
Of the 100s of people following me on Twitter I would say that at most a couple of dozen are actually interested in anything I have to say. Most ...MoreOf the 100s of people following me on Twitter I would say that at most a couple of dozen are actually interested in anything I have to say. Most of them are friends except for one who is a stalker. My typical tweet is "Does anyone know how to disable automatic date formatting in #openoffice?" I mean there are limits to the extent that even I can flatter myself.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Sean Masters:
This is like someone asking me via Twitter, SMS, a web forum, etc to e-mail them instead of them just e-mailing me in the first place. If I'm that ...MoreThis is like someone asking me via Twitter, SMS, a web forum, etc to e-mail them instead of them just e-mailing me in the first place. If I'm that important to you, you'll put forth the effort.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Raine
Just read What the Dog Saw: http://tinyurl.com/y73qj52
94 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Raine
I nominate "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
Rebecca Thorman
For fiction, I nominate The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (http://amzn.to/azsqEs). For nonfiction, I nominate Rework by Jason Fried (http://amzn.to/dnrWWc) or Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky (http://amzn.to/dtFf7S).
Meghan Skiff
I'm currently reading a few of the books that have recently been mentioned in this network. Does anyone have any interest in starting some sort of virtual book club on Brazen Careerist? It could be fun...especially since many of us are reading the same things. How would that work? Thoughts?
95 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Rebecca Thorman and Ellen Nordahl recommended this
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Meg Smith
Currently reading Herman Melville's "Moby Dick," after reading this little gem by NPR's Monkey See blog: http://n.pr/clbqHU Although by "currently" I really mean "just started."
95 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Lori Fagerholm:
LOVED loved loved Moby Dick. Was intimidated when I had to read it as an undergrad, but it ended up being one of my favorite novels of all time.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Cindy Wang
What's the hardest thing about dating and being a single mom?
Mojgan Fay
Would you consider also reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies?
108 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Margot Walker:
I'm a big Pride and Prejudice fan, so I couldn't help but want to check out the Zombie edition. As Treva says, it was both funny and stupid. But ...MoreI'm a big Pride and Prejudice fan, so I couldn't help but want to check out the Zombie edition. As Treva says, it was both funny and stupid. But retained enough of Austen's flavor to be worth reading. Here's my full review: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5899779.Pride_and_Prejudice_and_Zombies.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Truth. "Fahrenheit 451" is one of my favorite books of all time. Heinlein is also on my list. (I actually started "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" but got interrupted and never finished it!)
109 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Michael Wessel:
My brother first introduced me to Sci-fi with Heinlein's 'Farmer in the sky' and I have never looked back. That was back when I was ten years old ...MoreMy brother first introduced me to Sci-fi with Heinlein's 'Farmer in the sky' and I have never looked back. That was back when I was ten years old or so.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Isao Kato
Have you read famous non-fiction books that can be summarized in a single sentence? For example, The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less by Barry Schwarz - we don't feel happier by having more options to choose.
It's just a fun experiment. I don't mean to take shortcut because we cannot (the meaning of reading is in the process).
109 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Raine:
The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker: Fear is an innate reaction to a dangerous situation that you should listen to.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Raine
I just read a few Stephen King books: http://tiny.cc/king436
110 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Isao Kato:
Thanks, I will keep reading knowing I will be disappointed as I have done 635 times in the past for anything with (pseudo)zombies in it (and ...MoreThanks, I will keep reading knowing I will be disappointed as I have done 635 times in the past for anything with (pseudo)zombies in it (and disappointed for about 600 times). There is a zombie-themed novel with a supposedly fresh angle, The Forest of Hands and Teeth. I have yet to try it but will write here when I will have finished reading it. http://www.carrieryan.com/
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Raine:
Def keep reading - let me know what you think of it! I will def check out that other zombie book. Then I shall report back :D
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Kelsey Balcaitis
Just started What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell. Never read anything by him, but always wanted to. Will see how this one goes and then go from there. So far, it's pretty interesting.
118 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Ryan Healy:
I started reading it on the plane, its really good! I like the story about Ketchup vs. Mustard, and the one about Cesar Milan. It's amazing how ...MoreI started reading it on the plane, its really good! I like the story about Ketchup vs. Mustard, and the one about Cesar Milan. It's amazing how much dogs respond to someones presence rather than the actual words and actions. You think this means that if you have poor "presence" you shouldn't get a dog at all?
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Kelsey Balcaitis:
I did enjoy both of those. I found myself looking more curiously at my dogs after the Cesar Milan one. But I found the one about hair dye ...MoreI did enjoy both of those. I found myself looking more curiously at my dogs after the Cesar Milan one. But I found the one about hair dye extremely interesting- especially how the two companies attracted completely different target markets. I love how in his stories there are these major lessons/take-aways, most of them business-related, but they're not so obvious that it's boring or in your face, they're just there. It's refreshing.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Cindy Wang
Raine - what do you do professionally?
Cindy Wang:
Raine, sorry for the uber late response. I work in tech consulting on Wall Street. Super exciting stuff, but easy to burn out because of the ...MoreRaine, sorry for the uber late response. I work in tech consulting on Wall Street. Super exciting stuff, but easy to burn out because of the nature of this field. How are you doing?
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Justin A. Sharpe
Raine, that is exactly my point. It is nice to have posts under 400, but if your audience dictates otherwise, then write to your audience.
Kristin C. Write
Just finished reading Sartre's one act play "No Exit," and am inspired to pen a modern-day version.
120 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Justin A. Sharpe
Right. I meant 'what'. However, I was referring to the length of an article. i.e. If the blog targets an academic group, it will be longer.
Raine:
I dont necessarily agree - Ive seen people write pages on tv shows or their child starting school. And their audiences love it
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Raine
how does everyone get time for themselves? I dont seem to get any
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