Hello Anthony,
Sorry I had to delete your blog... it wasn't personal at all.
It turned into a huge nasty fight as i am sure you are aware of.

I wont lie and say I read it or any of the reply posts. deleting it was the cleanest and fastest way to end the problem.

you will be happy to know that your blog had the most replies ever on CSRnation... lol!

Thanks.

I really don't think you should change a thing, Anthony. You're such an asset to the CR industry! We're lucky to have you!!

What do you think of Mira versus the Fusion? They both seem to have the same bells and whistles. They both cost the same. I think the biggest difference is paper/paperless for the Fusion and Mira is just paperless and the tilting screen.

And is there a big difference between the A3 versus A2 versus G1?

Also, I am on Eclipse.

I thought your post about the presidential election was wonderful, Anthony. Too bad it went south.

I'm really glad I did decide to work in the Federal courts. I remember when I was a student thinking I want to do everything. Then I took my first arbitration. I got a little scared after that, and I did not do any arbitrations or court-related stuff for a while. But I've been doing this for a while now. I'm past the newbie stage, I think. And it's time for more challenges. This is really good for me bec. it's forcing me to grow and become a better reporter.

Hey,

I see that you are an early bird like me. Just wanted to say thanks for all your suggestions and your constructive criticism about plunging ahead into the court reporting world.

You're very welcome. Sounds like Kyung could really use your help.

Hi Anthony,

You have done so much in the Court reporting field at such a young age. How impressive! I decided to go back to court reporting school later in life. I recently graduated from Long Island Business Institute in Commack, NY. I thought I would be thrilled. Instead I am depressed. I have called five agencies, and they don't even want you to sit in on depos. How in the world are we going to learn? My school promised 100% placement. The only reason why I went back into this field is b/c court reporters were in "high demand". What happened? What is the NYSCRA mentoring program? I find this is what the problem is. You graduate, and their is no mentor after that.
What I really want to do is work with the hearing-impaired student. Do you need experience to do that?

I would appreciate any advice.
Thank you,
Susan

Hi again,
You are definitely right about how we shouldn't look back with regret.
Throughout my 20's I worked and lived seasonally in Alaska, just goofing off and traveling all over the place every winter. I wouldn't want to trade that for anything! And you are right about the progress of other students, their lack of movement through school has been affecting me too much. If anything, it just made me wonder what the "normal" rate of progress through school is. I think the next RPR is in January here, I am definitely going to take it, even the speed portion just for the experience. I am very happy to hear that each time you take the RPR your passing grades are saved for the next time you sit for it, that's awesome! And another good thing for me is that the NCRA is located in Vienna, Virginia. If I do move up there before I finish school, they will be close for support. I have already received some literature in the mail from them concerning NCRA approved online courses. Thank you so much for all your kind words and support, I'm feeling a lot more confident already. Well, gotta go now and work on 4 mock depositions I took at UT school of law last week...practice, practice, practice!

Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me so quickly! I think that I am just going through a freak-out phase because I had planned on being finished with school, or close to it by now. It's disheartening that I go to school with so many people that have been there for 5,6,7,and even one person 8 years! I have taken almost all the academic courses required, made all A's, and am just waiting for my school to offer the other academic courses needed(it's a small school). I still need medical transcription, real time, and multi voice. At any rate, I had not planned on staying in Texas after school, so I'm not too concerned with the CSR. I really want to work in DC, Virginia, and Maryland to be closer to family and I think in those areas I can work if I just have the RPR. It's crazy that there isn't one school for me in that whole area! I will start interning here soon, and that will be a big step. If I move over to online courses I know that I will still make this happen because it's the only profession I want to have...except maybe for being a professional tequila taster in Key West! I only wish I could have discovered this profession years ago-- you and I are the same age, I could have been where you are now! Thanks again for your advice, I will continue to seek out help from everyone I can and, luckily, I really do enjoy practicing outside of school. I'll keep in touch!

Hi Anthony,
I am a third year, full-time court reporting student currently writing 180 here in Austin, Tx. I have started really feeling discouraged with my rate of progress and what I perceive to be a lack of sufficient education from my school concerning procedures (how to put together court transcripts vs expert witness depos,etc) and I don't feel as though I've gotten any true direction or advice from the teachers. I am now considering moving to an online program and moving back to Washington DC to live with my dad and pester court reporters to let me follow them around so I can see how it all works.. Since you work with students and pair them with working court reporters(very exciting!), I have a couple of questions I hope you can answer: Are there very many good court reporters who completed training online? Is it very common that people don't feel that their school is providing the education and support necessary to prepare us for certification? Is it possible for me to obtain my RPR without having been a graduate from an actual school? I really appreciate any words of advice you may have as I'm at this junction. Cynthia Cooper

Thank you! I appreciate the tip. I will try the CBT - I got so frustrated with it the first time, hopefully the second time around will be easier. I will definitely be contacting you if I need help!! THanks.

Thank you

Sherri

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Anthony, Happy 4th of July. The facial hair looks good. Keep up the good work, Pisan.

Bill Gennaro

Hi Anthony, I would appreciate it if you would send me the information on the officialship. You can e-mail me at jlckj@yahoo.com.
Thanks again, Lisa

Hi Anthony,
I just wanted to ask you what the qualifications were for working as an official in New York. I have been a certified reporter in New Jersey since 1986. I was an official in court here, but gave it up when I had my first child. I would love to work in court again, but it is very hard to get an officialship here. Was just wondering if there was any way to get one in New York. Thanks for your help.

Hi Anthony,
Thanks so much for the quick response. I will try your suggestions for speedbuilding. Thanks again.

Susan