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Thanks Kathy!

The time you took to write me is so much appreciated. The information you gave me is valuable and I will take it all in. Thanks again. I'm not sure how to use the CSR nation. I hope I'm sending this…Continue

Started Oct 22, 2009

Thanks Karen and Glen
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Thanks for taking the time to answer my plea of help. I did go on the youtube dictation and I am in love with that lady. Thank you both for all the valuable information and especially for your time.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Glen Warner Oct 27, 2009.

What do I do now?
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I am trying to renew my skills and return to reporting after a 20 year absent. Would like advice on what to do after I purchased a machine. Do I practice my speed first, or build my dictionary; have…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Diana Sasseen Oct 21, 2009.

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Retired reporter coming out of retirement

Now that I'm trying to get back into the work force, the technology for reporting has changed considerably. I bought a Stentura LX 8000 and need to know how to begin my practice. I am writing but how do I build my dictionary? I have no software, no tapes, no books, no money. I have been practicing off the TV. I can still remember briefs and keyboard but need some guidance as to how to get hooked up to the computer and get started.

Posted on October 20, 2009 at 6:28 — 5 Comments

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At 12:31 on October 19, 2009, Colleen vonLoren said…: Any advice for a reporter who still has some skills but hasn't worked in 20 years? I practice daily on my speed building and dictionary but am so confused on the latest technology. What software do I buy? What do I work on first? Building my dictionary or my speed? I feel so lost.