Finally I have finally plugged Dragon in. This morning has gone by so quickly, and part of the reason is after I ate I had to go back to bed and sleep for another hour. I knew I was burned out, but I did not realize, how much. I have just been fiddling around on the forums, waiting for my brain to wake up. I realize now it is not going to. I told my mom I would go grocery shopping with her, but that may be a lie!
I was not happy with my roughs when I finally edited them, but it was mainly because they were quoting so much from exhibits that I did not have. It did take me a while to figure out the expert was saying DNase. I was writing DNA's! The attorney requested me for another one on Thursday. By now he has received the final copy. Let's hope he does not call the firm and change his mind about me!
Have you looked at the RollerMouse discussion I started here? Trina received hers and is loving it so far. She just needs to get a new keyboard to match. I will be getting my new keyboard Tuesday. Check it out:
I think I will like it more than my kinesis maxim, which does tent up yet is connected at the top so it spreads out at the bottom only. I know, one more investment to make when times are slow! I also "invested" in a pair of gloves which are padded at the bottom. I have added a little extra padding to them, and I have just ordered two more appear. One for me and one for my reporter sister April. Here's a link:
http://www.stenotech.com/products/SoftFlex%E2%84%A2-Wristwear-Computer-Gloves.html
I measured my wrist and got them in the size they said, but they are leaving a little mark on my hand so I upped it to the size C. they are perfect for typing on a regular laptop as you can rest your palms down with no cocking up of your wrist. And if I did have a regular mouse, it would help with that as well.
What kind of a business are you helping your friend out with? Are you enjoying it? I hope they don't make you wait too long for your license. There was enough waiting for the test results.
I will know more about troubles with stenocast until I used it on an attorney's computer. It's so nice to know that I have my two Acers already loaded up with bridge and the stenocast drivers so I can connect to them with no problems. I know it is just something simple with my old Dell that I need to do. I will call stenocast support tomorrow. If I did have a real-time job, I would bring all three with me. That Dell is a heavy thing, though.
I know you would like one of the larger balls for body rolling. I have a green one, which is the softest, and a blue one, which is very hard and they do not sell it anymore. The problem with me is I am so hyper mobile, that I need to be careful I don't over extend with the balls. They are perfect for stretching out hamstrings and those ever spreading glutes.
If you get some time, I think you should copy what you wrote on my page regarding pain relief. That was on June 30, the day of my first video depo. Copy it and paste it Into a discussion here. There should be lots of, and sharing of info, which is so helpful.
So now it is three o'clock in the afternoon and I have not started proofing one of my depos! Maybe a cup of tea and a hunk of chocolate will get me going! Yeah, that's the answer. I promised myself sometime today I would do a two-mile tape over here with air-conditioning on. Now that I have told you, I have to do it! I'm dictating this, but I am not printing it! Hope you can figure it out ...
Rebecca, I've been wanting to talk to you again, and - I'm not kidding - only now that I'm at my Mom's for a few days, have I slowed down a bit. Yesterday afternoon when I got here, all I did was read old People mags and the Enquirers she had piled up around here! It's so nice here weatherwise - Mom's out walking now, but I just got up! Anyway, I'll yak more when I plug in Dragon later today.
I must mention that I jumped the gun bigtime as I got myself two Acer Aspire Ones and now StenoCast RED before I even had a glimmer of possible RT! That's been keeping me additionally busy as I've got them all set up now with Bridge, but when I tried to write to my old Dell I set up with StenoCast yesterday morning, it wouldn't connect! So frustrating! I brought everything with me, though, so I will try later today - even though I'm trying to rest a bit! I warned Mom I'd be taking over her tiny house with my equipment again, but she said she doesn't care. Good thing!
What a great post you left me. I think you should copy it over onto a discussion on this site - and others! I'm barely functioning after my last two days. I'm at Mom's and really don't know how my arms will feel tomorrow. I've never written so much before! 257 and 233 pages yesterday and today. And driving too. The bad thing was trying to get out a rough draft. What a mess!
I have never captioned - just have been doing depos and I started out with court. I can't spell so captioning hasn't been a big pull for me, but you never know. I'm interested, for sure. Right now RT is my main focus. That's why I wanted to try these two jobs - they were video depos, but they may lead to RT. (If the firm doesn't read the rough drafts, that is!) Its hard when the attorneys say they ordered them but aren't going to do anything with them that night, yet you've got to email them anyway!
I'll yak more when I recover a bit, but I'm a total believer in the trigger point therapy too. I've got Julie Donnolly's book and knobby thing, and I do body rolling as well. Trish - in Marble Falls, is in one of Yamuna's videos!
http://allaboutbodyrolling.com/
I've also been bugging Joe Armstrong for years to upgrade to Dragon Pro so he could edit using macros like moi! It's so hard to shell out the extra money nowadays, but it's been well worth it for me.
Rebecca, just had to get back to you briefly. I am an such a rush to get stuff done tonight. I have lots of questions for you regarding your body issues, the type of yoga you are doing, and I would love to share some info with you regarding body realignment.
I have not heard of any other reporter who was editing inside of Eclipse by voice. I would love to speak with someone else who is doing this. I am using Dragon Pro 10 which lets me create my own macros. So all I do is say the word index, and my index gets created. I can say, "Find negative, replace positive, enter" and it will make the change in my transcript.
It is fantastic that you find your body is improving with the yoga. My body has only improved due to the thousands of dollars I have spent on massage which has broken down my entire body. One class that totally changed my life a year and a half ago was given at the Balance Center in Palo Alto. They do have a videotape and a book. When I sit now, my back never touches the back of the chair.
http://www.balancecenter.com/free.htm
The Gemini Grand is completely different from the previous machine. I had the Piper as well, and I know what you are talking about. This is a super soft touch and completely quiet. I am also hearing good things about the passport. James Trapskin on this site is using one. He is an "experienced" reporter like myself. I almost used a different word there!
I am trying to get ready for two intense days next week. By accepting these two all-day jobs, I have gone way outside my comfort level. It may be too much for my body at this time, but I am thinking positively. More later, Jenny
And could one of those reasons be the pretty shiny thing you are perched on in your avatar???
You know, I edit in Eclipse with Dragon Pro 10, and can't be without it. I've found that typing is the worst - aside from trying to do pushups - which I've given up on for a while! I have a RollerMouse Pro which really helps too.
I did so much practicing a few years ago to do the RPR and then CRR. I think that, along with just getting my own work out, did me in! The LS didn't help me either. I'm liking the Grand now. Have you ever tried one?
BTW, my ex-sister-in-law lives in Marble Falls, TX. She's a massage therapist - simply fantastic. If you ever get over there, you should look her up. Her name is Trish Van Halla. I keep threatening to move there one day and work in Austin. I've never been!
It is so, so hard to wait for the results. Our mind will tell us maybe we transposed our ID number or something and we'll be disqualified or something. Make sure you let us know when you get the official results. I'm not worried one bit - I'm betting you aced it!
My name is Rita Clapp, and I am looking for a court reporter to work with. I use the Total Eclipse NT software.
I have been working with a trial court reporter who uses the Case Catalyst program, so I’ve gotten an education with .rtf files as well as using the FTR recording device.
I am looking for long-term work relationships with court reporters, however am available for short-term and overflow work. I provide both standard and expedited services.
Rebecca, I'm thinking you won't have any problem at all with the TX CSR, although I do hear it ain't easy! You've got the experience, the Eclipse, and now your CRR to help give you the power to pass any exam in your future!!!
Rebecca, glad to hear things are going well there. We have friends who used to live in Austin and said it's the most beautiful place. I'll have to come visit some day. :)
Eclipse at OCC is going well. It's a little different than what we had, of course, but the software is so great and everybody loves it. I went 2 semesters now and haven't needed to give your name and info to anybody for tech support. Pretty cool!
Rebecca, I'm so glad you added to the CRR info. I know at least three reporters taking it for the first time with Eclipse. I have so many more tips to share, but as there seemed to be no interest, I have left that discussion alone for a while. Maybe there will be more interest with your post!
I am sitting here on this beautiful Saturday realtiming so I can add to my dix all my ing endings using the -DZ keys: BAIKDZ = baking. Guess I need to get a life!
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Finally I have finally plugged Dragon in. This morning has gone by so quickly, and part of the reason is after I ate I had to go back to bed and sleep for another hour. I knew I was burned out, but I did not realize, how much. I have just been fiddling around on the forums, waiting for my brain to wake up. I realize now it is not going to. I told my mom I would go grocery shopping with her, but that may be a lie!
I was not happy with my roughs when I finally edited them, but it was mainly because they were quoting so much from exhibits that I did not have. It did take me a while to figure out the expert was saying DNase. I was writing DNA's! The attorney requested me for another one on Thursday. By now he has received the final copy. Let's hope he does not call the firm and change his mind about me!
Have you looked at the RollerMouse discussion I started here? Trina received hers and is loving it so far. She just needs to get a new keyboard to match. I will be getting my new keyboard Tuesday. Check it out:
http://web18.streamhoster.com/kinesis/freestyle_promo_strmhstr5.wmv
I think I will like it more than my kinesis maxim, which does tent up yet is connected at the top so it spreads out at the bottom only. I know, one more investment to make when times are slow! I also "invested" in a pair of gloves which are padded at the bottom. I have added a little extra padding to them, and I have just ordered two more appear. One for me and one for my reporter sister April. Here's a link:
http://www.stenotech.com/products/SoftFlex%E2%84%A2-Wristwear-Computer-Gloves.html
I measured my wrist and got them in the size they said, but they are leaving a little mark on my hand so I upped it to the size C. they are perfect for typing on a regular laptop as you can rest your palms down with no cocking up of your wrist. And if I did have a regular mouse, it would help with that as well.
What kind of a business are you helping your friend out with? Are you enjoying it? I hope they don't make you wait too long for your license. There was enough waiting for the test results.
I will know more about troubles with stenocast until I used it on an attorney's computer. It's so nice to know that I have my two Acers already loaded up with bridge and the stenocast drivers so I can connect to them with no problems. I know it is just something simple with my old Dell that I need to do. I will call stenocast support tomorrow. If I did have a real-time job, I would bring all three with me. That Dell is a heavy thing, though.
I know you would like one of the larger balls for body rolling. I have a green one, which is the softest, and a blue one, which is very hard and they do not sell it anymore. The problem with me is I am so hyper mobile, that I need to be careful I don't over extend with the balls. They are perfect for stretching out hamstrings and those ever spreading glutes.
If you get some time, I think you should copy what you wrote on my page regarding pain relief. That was on June 30, the day of my first video depo. Copy it and paste it Into a discussion here. There should be lots of, and sharing of info, which is so helpful.
So now it is three o'clock in the afternoon and I have not started proofing one of my depos! Maybe a cup of tea and a hunk of chocolate will get me going! Yeah, that's the answer. I promised myself sometime today I would do a two-mile tape over here with air-conditioning on. Now that I have told you, I have to do it! I'm dictating this, but I am not printing it! Hope you can figure it out ...
I really appreciated it, and I'm sure she does, too!!
More later!
I must mention that I jumped the gun bigtime as I got myself two Acer Aspire Ones and now StenoCast RED before I even had a glimmer of possible RT! That's been keeping me additionally busy as I've got them all set up now with Bridge, but when I tried to write to my old Dell I set up with StenoCast yesterday morning, it wouldn't connect! So frustrating! I brought everything with me, though, so I will try later today - even though I'm trying to rest a bit! I warned Mom I'd be taking over her tiny house with my equipment again, but she said she doesn't care. Good thing!
More later!
I have never captioned - just have been doing depos and I started out with court. I can't spell so captioning hasn't been a big pull for me, but you never know. I'm interested, for sure. Right now RT is my main focus. That's why I wanted to try these two jobs - they were video depos, but they may lead to RT. (If the firm doesn't read the rough drafts, that is!) Its hard when the attorneys say they ordered them but aren't going to do anything with them that night, yet you've got to email them anyway!
I'll yak more when I recover a bit, but I'm a total believer in the trigger point therapy too. I've got Julie Donnolly's book and knobby thing, and I do body rolling as well. Trish - in Marble Falls, is in one of Yamuna's videos!
http://allaboutbodyrolling.com/
I've also been bugging Joe Armstrong for years to upgrade to Dragon Pro so he could edit using macros like moi! It's so hard to shell out the extra money nowadays, but it's been well worth it for me.
More later!
I have not heard of any other reporter who was editing inside of Eclipse by voice. I would love to speak with someone else who is doing this. I am using Dragon Pro 10 which lets me create my own macros. So all I do is say the word index, and my index gets created. I can say, "Find negative, replace positive, enter" and it will make the change in my transcript.
It is fantastic that you find your body is improving with the yoga. My body has only improved due to the thousands of dollars I have spent on massage which has broken down my entire body. One class that totally changed my life a year and a half ago was given at the Balance Center in Palo Alto. They do have a videotape and a book. When I sit now, my back never touches the back of the chair.
http://www.balancecenter.com/free.htm
The Gemini Grand is completely different from the previous machine. I had the Piper as well, and I know what you are talking about. This is a super soft touch and completely quiet. I am also hearing good things about the passport. James Trapskin on this site is using one. He is an "experienced" reporter like myself. I almost used a different word there!
I am trying to get ready for two intense days next week. By accepting these two all-day jobs, I have gone way outside my comfort level. It may be too much for my body at this time, but I am thinking positively. More later, Jenny
Trish is in the back row with curly brown hair above the word market.
Her bio is under Trish Peyton, but she just got divorced and I think she's going back to Van Halla. She's amazing!!!
You know, I edit in Eclipse with Dragon Pro 10, and can't be without it. I've found that typing is the worst - aside from trying to do pushups - which I've given up on for a while! I have a RollerMouse Pro which really helps too.
I did so much practicing a few years ago to do the RPR and then CRR. I think that, along with just getting my own work out, did me in! The LS didn't help me either. I'm liking the Grand now. Have you ever tried one?
BTW, my ex-sister-in-law lives in Marble Falls, TX. She's a massage therapist - simply fantastic. If you ever get over there, you should look her up. Her name is Trish Van Halla. I keep threatening to move there one day and work in Austin. I've never been!
It is so, so hard to wait for the results. Our mind will tell us maybe we transposed our ID number or something and we'll be disqualified or something. Make sure you let us know when you get the official results. I'm not worried one bit - I'm betting you aced it!
glitter-graphics.com
So happy for you!!! When my elbows finally heal up so I can practice some more, I'm signing up with MS too!
I have been working with a trial court reporter who uses the Case Catalyst program, so I’ve gotten an education with .rtf files as well as using the FTR recording device.
I am looking for long-term work relationships with court reporters, however am available for short-term and overflow work. I provide both standard and expedited services.
Rita Clapp
http://ritaclappscopist.ash.com
R.Clapp.Scopist@live.com
glitter-graphics.com
Wow, Rebecca! Great news!!!
Certified Realtime Reporters = Rebecca J. Callow, Austin, TX
Eclipse at OCC is going well. It's a little different than what we had, of course, but the software is so great and everybody loves it. I went 2 semesters now and haven't needed to give your name and info to anybody for tech support. Pretty cool!
Keep in touch.
Hey, it's Tim from Michigan. I know I talked to you a couple times about getting Eclipse into OCC.
Hope everything is going well for you in Texas, I think it is. Things here are good. Weather's broken and it's getting pretty nice out.
Talk to you soon.
Tim
Getting wiser!
I am sitting here on this beautiful Saturday realtiming so I can add to my dix all my ing endings using the -DZ keys: BAIKDZ = baking. Guess I need to get a life!
I see you just moved from Michigan. I think I may have met you before. Did you come and speak at ACR in Clawson, Michigan last year?
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