Comments for Social Meteor http://www.socialmeteor.com Make an Impact with Social Media Mon, 14 May 2012 23:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Troy Janisch http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5786 Troy Janisch Mon, 14 May 2012 23:53:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5786 I feel the same way about Pillars/World Without End -- and Wicked too.  Some books that are almost impossible to read can still be good audiobooks. :) I feel the same way about Pillars/World Without End — and Wicked too.  Some books that are almost impossible to read can still be good audiobooks. :)

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Terry Golesworthy http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5785 Terry Golesworthy Mon, 14 May 2012 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5785 Troy Great article - I love audio books in part because they allow me to listen while I do other less interesting activities. Driving while listening to a book is a fabulous experience as is painting (a room not a canvas) and riding my bike (I know, I should not wear headphone while riding but then don't listen to radio while driving). Not only do I now have favorite authors but have favorite narrators - I trust their judgement as most of the time they seem to choose similar authors. Just finished Pillars/ World without End/ Fall of Giants from ken Follett - about 140 hours of audio which I would never have finished in hard copy format. Troy
Great article – I love audio books in part because they allow me to listen while I do other less interesting activities. Driving while listening to a book is a fabulous experience as is painting (a room not a canvas) and riding my bike (I know, I should not wear headphone while riding but then don’t listen to radio while driving).

Not only do I now have favorite authors but have favorite narrators – I trust their judgement as most of the time they seem to choose similar authors. Just finished Pillars/ World without End/ Fall of Giants from ken Follett – about 140 hours of audio which I would never have finished in hard copy format.

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Michele Price http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5784 Michele Price Sun, 13 May 2012 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5784 Well, who doesn't like to be told a story?  I am one of those who enjoys BOTH non-fiction and fiction audio books.  I have for years and I can thank my Dad for that, as he was the best story teller. Now, this is a topic I will be talking about - the power of audio connections this week at #ASC12.  Many times people do not realize the power of audio learning and our brains.  It is a focused form of learning and connecting. Great post - we missed you ;) Well, who doesn’t like to be told a story?  I am one of those who enjoys BOTH non-fiction and fiction audio books.  I have for years and I can thank my Dad for that, as he was the best story teller.

Now, this is a topic I will be talking about – the power of audio connections this week at #ASC12.  Many times people do not realize the power of audio learning and our brains.  It is a focused form of learning and connecting.

Great post – we missed you ;)

]]> Comment on The 1st Year of Fiverr.com: An interview with Micha Kaufman by Is Fiverr Worth Your Time And Effort Or Not? http://www.socialmeteor.com/2011/03/10/five-dollar-dealers-an-interview-with-micha-kaufman/#comment-5783 Is Fiverr Worth Your Time And Effort Or Not? Thu, 03 May 2012 15:54:51 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=6035#comment-5783 [...] sold and our earnings multiply! Notes:What Will People Do for $5? Fiverr Lets You Find Out ↩The 1st Year of Fiverr.com: An interview with Micha Kaufman ↩The 1st Year of Fiverr.com: An interview with Micha Kaufman [...] [...] sold and our earnings multiply! Notes:What Will People Do for $5? Fiverr Lets You Find Out ↩The 1st Year of Fiverr.com: An interview with Micha Kaufman ↩The 1st Year of Fiverr.com: An interview with Micha Kaufman [...]

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Troy Janisch http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5782 Troy Janisch Wed, 02 May 2012 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5782 Three words that put me on alert when it comes to audiobooks is 'read by author.'  The talents of writing a book -- and reading a book -- are entirely different.  I recently picked up 'Wind Through the Keyhole' by Steven King. The story was good, but Steven's voice kept putting me to sleep. It was NOT an ideal audiobook experience! Three words that put me on alert when it comes to audiobooks is ‘read by author.’  The talents of writing a book — and reading a book — are entirely different.  I recently picked up ‘Wind Through the Keyhole’ by Steven King. The story was good, but Steven’s voice kept putting me to sleep. It was NOT an ideal audiobook experience!

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Jen Mozen http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5781 Jen Mozen Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5781 Hi Troy - I've tried audiobooks a few times, but haven't had much success. They've all been non-fiction books though, so perhaps I should give fiction a try. I first tried an audiobook with Gladwell's Tipping Point on a 12 hour flight to India and it put me to sleep instantly - I kept waking up and having to rewind to a point that sounded familiar to start again. I've since had better luck if I listen while running or driving, but being a visual learner, I really don't feel like I retain much of what I'm hearing. I'll give a fiction book a try on my next road trip! Hi Troy – I’ve tried audiobooks a few times, but haven’t had much success. They’ve all been non-fiction books though, so perhaps I should give fiction a try. I first tried an audiobook with Gladwell’s Tipping Point on a 12 hour flight to India and it put me to sleep instantly – I kept waking up and having to rewind to a point that sounded familiar to start again. I’ve since had better luck if I listen while running or driving, but being a visual learner, I really don’t feel like I retain much of what I’m hearing.

I’ll give a fiction book a try on my next road trip!

]]> Comment on Mylife.com: A new tool for bargain-seeking stalkers by No http://www.socialmeteor.com/2009/02/28/mylifecom-a-new-tool-for-bargain-seeking-stalkers/#comment-5780 No Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:55:00 +0000 http://socialmeteor.com/?p=319#comment-5780 I have no idea why this site is even being run by the same people.  Someone needs to run this company into the ground and fast. I have no idea why this site is even being run by the same people.  Someone needs to run this company into the ground and fast.

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Carolyn Nicander Mohr http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5779 Carolyn Nicander Mohr Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:24:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5779 Me too, Troy. The app has great functionality, especially the sleep timer. So, which 3 audiobooks would you recommend as your favorites? It's time for me to start a new one! Me too, Troy. The app has great functionality, especially the sleep timer.

So, which 3 audiobooks would you recommend as your favorites? It’s time for me to start a new one!

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Troy Janisch http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5778 Troy Janisch Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:43:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5778 Carolyn - Thanks for stopping by! I'm really enjoying audible's native iPhone app over using itunes. It allows you to download directly and begin listening as files are downloading. I find myself using the sleep feature quite a bit too. Carolyn – Thanks for stopping by! I’m really enjoying audible’s native iPhone app over using itunes. It allows you to download directly and begin listening as files are downloading. I find myself using the sleep feature quite a bit too.

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Carolyn Nicander Mohr http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5777 Carolyn Nicander Mohr Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:34:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5777 Hi Troy, I'm a huge fan of audiobooks and when I discovered Audible, I was sold immediately. After trying to upload audiobook CD's onto my iPod and spending more time uploading than listening to them, the easy process of Audible was a dream. I enjoy both fiction and non- fiction on this format. After the first year of my Audible membership, I realized that I had read 42 books, 21 fiction and 21 non-fiction. I didn't try to split it that way, it just happened. Try history and biographies as non-fiction. The words come alive with a great narrator. I, too, am a fan of the narrators you mention and your view of their impact on the books. I am so glad that I found Audible and your blog! Hi Troy, I’m a huge fan of audiobooks and when I discovered Audible, I was sold immediately. After trying to upload audiobook CD’s onto my iPod and spending more time uploading than listening to them, the easy process of Audible was a dream.

I enjoy both fiction and non- fiction on this format. After the first year of my Audible membership, I realized that I had read 42 books, 21 fiction and 21 non-fiction. I didn’t try to split it that way, it just happened.

Try history and biographies as non-fiction. The words come alive with a great narrator. I, too, am a fan of the narrators you mention and your view of their impact on the books.

I am so glad that I found Audible and your blog!

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Troy Janisch http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5776 Troy Janisch Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5776 Dino, I haven't had a lot of success with nonfiction audio books -- so they're less "learning excursions" than I'd like. What types of nonfiction do you think work best as audiobooks? Do you use audible.com? Dino, I haven’t had a lot of success with nonfiction audio books — so they’re less “learning excursions” than I’d like. What types of nonfiction do you think work best as audiobooks? Do you use audible.com?

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Troy Janisch http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5775 Troy Janisch Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:10:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5775 I had the opportunity to talk to audiobook narrator Scott Brick (one of my favorites) and I asked him whether audiobooks count. He has a great answer. Stay tuned. I had the opportunity to talk to audiobook narrator Scott Brick (one of my favorites) and I asked him whether audiobooks count. He has a great answer. Stay tuned.

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Katsidhe http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5774 Katsidhe Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:23:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5774 Oh my God!  THIS!  I was just having a discussion about this the other day because I "read" while I'm working out (I listen to audiobooks) and was told that it doesn't count!  It is SO true about the narrator, too, because there are books that I could not get into while listening to them, yet I'm glad I gave them a chance the regular. Oh my God!  THIS!  I was just having a discussion about this the other day because I “read” while I’m working out (I listen to audiobooks) and was told that it doesn’t count!  It is SO true about the narrator, too, because there are books that I could not get into while listening to them, yet I’m glad I gave them a chance the regular.

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Dino Dogan http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5773 Dino Dogan Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5773 I love audio books. I love "regular" books as well, but I listen to audio books in my car during long drives. I call these long drives "learning excursions" :-)  I love audio books. I love “regular” books as well, but I listen to audio books in my car during long drives. I call these long drives “learning excursions” :-) 

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by socialmeteor http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5772 socialmeteor Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5772 Jenny.. I think you've stumbled on some great graduate school research for someone mastering in communications. Timely and interesting. I might reach out to some friends at UW-Madison's School of Mass Communication. (grin) Jenny.. I think you’ve stumbled on some great graduate school research for someone mastering in communications. Timely and interesting. I might reach out to some friends at UW-Madison’s School of Mass Communication. (grin)

]]> Comment on Does listening to an audio book count as “reading”? Sometimes. by Jenny F http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/04/23/does-listening-to-an-audio-book-count-as-reading-sometimes/#comment-5771 Jenny F Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:59:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8238#comment-5771 I would be interested in seeing studies about whether or not there is a difference in brain function between reading the written word and hearing it spoken. There have been numerous studies done about whether or not there's a difference between writing your thoughts and typing them as to how well you recall what you've recorded (there is). Is there a difference in brain function when hearing or reading a book? I would be interested in seeing studies about whether or not there is a difference in brain function between reading the written word and hearing it spoken. There have been numerous studies done about whether or not there’s a difference between writing your thoughts and typing them as to how well you recall what you’ve recorded (there is). Is there a difference in brain function when hearing or reading a book?

]]> Comment on The 1st Year of Fiverr.com: An interview with Micha Kaufman by Ethan Murray http://www.socialmeteor.com/2011/03/10/five-dollar-dealers-an-interview-with-micha-kaufman/#comment-5770 Ethan Murray Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:50:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=6035#comment-5770 I found Fiverr is good also... I now use TenBux.com as well... Making double the amount of money... I found Fiverr is good also… I now use TenBux.com as well… Making double the amount of money…

]]> Comment on Want to generate social media referrals or connections? Make them first. by Seth Keeler http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/03/22/want-to-generate-social-media-referrals-or-connections-make-them-first/#comment-5768 Seth Keeler Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:19:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8147#comment-5768 Great advice, Troy. Great advice, Troy.

]]> Comment on How to fix your iPhone 4s service on AT&T by Steve Yuroff http://www.socialmeteor.com/2012/03/19/is-your-iphone-4s-consistently-inconsistent-via-att-heres-the-answer/#comment-5767 Steve Yuroff Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=8123#comment-5767 Do you have a direct contact # for Bridget?  Would be better than calling back repeatedly until we find her, or someone else with her level of "curiosity, persistence and vigor". And you know the "4G" thing is really questionable BS brought on by iOS 5.1 on the 4S, right? It's the same network and connection technology (HSPA+) as you had on 5.0 with a new label, it's meaning tweaked to fit AT&T's preferred definition of 4G. Your phone didn't get any faster or better, it just got an indicator that the death star thinks you'll like to see. Do you have a direct contact # for Bridget?  Would be better than calling back repeatedly until we find her, or someone else with her level of “curiosity, persistence and vigor”.
And you know the “4G” thing is really questionable BS brought on by iOS 5.1 on the 4S, right? It’s the same network and connection technology (HSPA+) as you had on 5.0 with a new label, it’s meaning tweaked to fit AT&T’s preferred definition of 4G. Your phone didn’t get any faster or better, it just got an indicator that the death star thinks you’ll like to see.

]]> Comment on The 1st Year of Fiverr.com: An interview with Micha Kaufman by Arjun Porwal http://www.socialmeteor.com/2011/03/10/five-dollar-dealers-an-interview-with-micha-kaufman/#comment-5766 Arjun Porwal Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:37:00 +0000 http://www.socialmeteor.com/?p=6035#comment-5766 awesome interview by micha sir.. i am seller there, conveying thanks to him for delivering happiness to our homes in form of daily life d=stability and extra income of good money.. awesome interview by micha sir..
i am seller there, conveying thanks to him for delivering happiness to our homes in form of daily life d=stability and extra income of good money..

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