Hi Kim:
Hey, just so you know, I am not at the faster rates that you established stenos are used to operating at, but most of the way there.
At our school, and using their theory, which I have had to modify to get to the speed that I'm at now (150 or so), they have not stressed the software, unlike another school nearby that DOES. So, my software refinements and choices have not all been made. Steno seems to be a truly chameleon-like business in the constant improving and sharing of knowledge and technique. I can see from the more-experienced stenos out there that the theory of the l970s, for example, has gone the largest overhaul of all, leading to the "leaner" theories, and short-stroke theories of today.
Anyway, glad to see your message on here, and keep up the good work.
take care and God Bless you
Dale
Hi Kimmz:
Well, I do this: When the answer appears to be worded correctly, which takes a moment, because they could say "Um, . . ." first, but if they don't, I steno/type "same" (in steno), meaning to me, that the answer is the reverse of the question. Sometimes, I have steno/typed "ditto" to designate the same thing. Its tricky, though, because they could say "Um" or "Well", then you insert that word first, then "ditto". Its important to get something in advance, so you just do it automatically, and then, conversely, be able to read it back as such. I have a list of phrases that I have developed that took three months to remand to memory.
I hope this helps.
take care
Dale
Hi Kimmy!
Hey, on my way out the door, 9 a.m. Sunday. I take down the good Pastor's message (one hour, twenty mins) as part of my practice with steno. He starts out over 200, for about 15 mins, then calms down to around 140 or so, where I feel more comfortable. Words like Nebuchadnezzar require more strokes, etc. or I use my special briefs for those, lol.. Our language is something else, isn't it? But we have better tools than in the past, with better theory and short-stroke combinations.
Have a wonderful sunday with your family. It will be 67 degrees here in southeastern Michigan today, going to enjoy it BIGTIME.
bye bye
Dale and company
Hi Kim:
Hey, I just got new puter speakers, and wanted to hear your music selections here that you put on.. I love the second one a lot! Who is the artist?
Hey, have a great weekend and God Bless YOU!
Dale
Hi, Kim! Good luck with your schooling -- sounds like a lot of fun! Thank you for your compliments. I have not been able to devote much time to music just in the last little bit, and now I'm sick :( but plan on getting back to it hopefully next week as soon as this congestion goes away. Singing makes me happier than anything else! I have been reporting 20 years -- Yikes! Where does the time go. Anyway, good luck with everything. Take care and keep in touch. Oh, by the way, where is Whitehall in relation to Philly? My sister lives in Cherry Hill NJ and sometimes works in Philly as well.
Blessings, debbie watson
Hi Kim ! I know, I'm sooo sorry, but the new site is taking forever it seems....what type of hardcopy are you interested in? I'd be happy to e-mail you....Sue.
Kim:
So, you're doing the federal version of a state exam ( rpr). I wasn't aware that PA didn't have a certification process, like Florida does not. Michigan has 3 segments, at 225 wpm. I'm not sure what Ohio and some of the other states have. I think CA has ONE 20 minute Q & A at 180 wpm.
Anyway, thanks, and good luck getting those last few speed traps....I need some luck also...take care
Dale
Kim:
question: You passed one leg of your state exam, yes? Does Pennsylvania use 225 wpm as a standard,, as most of the other states? We have JC, Lit, and Q & A, at 225, 5 mins each, for our state exam. You can pass one at a time, and you can take a year to pass the ones you don't get right away.
Just wondering,,,,thanks
Dale Lardie
Hi Kim:Happy Saturday morning to you!
When I am doing the church/captioning, only those that are within "eyeshot" of the large-screen TV can see it,, I suppose someone with eagle vision across the auditorium could see it and read it,, but that would be a bit disruptive to the good Pastor speaking the speak, so to speak (LOL).
Anyway, you are a few years ahead of me in the steno world, and I want to pass the state requirements soon, and then the RPR next.
I may ask you some questions from time to time if you don't mind.
thanks again
Dale
Hi Kim:
I just use my StenturaSRT200 with a laptop, and supply a serial port OUT of the laptop, and the audio video guy does the rest, so, I really don't know what his set up is,, kind of like a record (or CD) recording studio, those geeks have their own geekware!
So, where are you from, and how long have you been doing this steno gig ?
stay in touch
Dale
Kim,
I would suggest calling Eclipse Support and see what they say. You should be able to print up to about 40 or 50 pages with no problems with the Student version. They do have a limit on the file sizes so that reporters can trick the system. I don't know why else it would be causing you this problem. The only other thing I could think of is that maybe your printer drivers might need to be installed again????
Hope that helps,
Hey Kim! Yes! I did join, but haven't started yet...Marc is probably wondering what I am waiting for. I am in my current school, but haven't gone for the past few days. It is too much! Feeling discouraged at the moment. Anyway thanks for taking the time to message me! I appreciate it.
Hey Kim ! It's so nice to match the name to the face...so glad you were happy with your order ! We have RPR Prep drills that are geared specifically to get you ready for the RPR speed tests, and we also have U.S. States, Capitals & Major U.S. Cities in Brief Drill format, but at this time the site is unfortunately under construction. We're very excited to let you know we are implementing a new download delivery method to enable you to receive your drilling material instantly ! plus no more shipping charges ! As soon as the site is up and running, I will definitely drop you a line...our estimate is March 10 for the new site....sorry for this delay, but I really think it will be worth the wait !
I'm fresh out of theory and starting at 60 wpm. I'm lucky because I'm doing this full-time and don't have to hold down a job, plus my kids are grown and gone so I don't have to deal with all that. I'm really hoping to be ready for the RPR in May of '09. Yes, Marc is changing his program. Since I haven't taken any of his tests, I'm not going to be able to compare. But you are right--some tests are easy, some are hard. You just have to slog through and get 'er done.
Kim,
I've been on Eclipse since '91 and really like what it's done for me. I don't want to get into commenting on other programs. Eclipse has done what I've needed it to do for me in all areas of what I use it for.
I would suggest that you contact Candis Bradshaw or Cindi Hartman for comments on Case and see about what others have to say about their programs.
Hope that helps,
Hi Kim! I'm really excited about starting with Simply Steno, but I'm very nervous, too. I'd love to hear from you about the pros and cons you found once you got going in the program. I'm supposed to start Monday:)
Congrats on your pass! You're almost there. I can't wait to be where you are. The theory I'm taking is basically the same foundation as Marc's, as far as I know. He's just more thorough in the "write short" techniques. My theory is just the basics. It's up to me to develop it from there. There are quite a few briefs, but then again they have you 3 stroking some pretty common words, which is why I was considering supplementing with Marc's book. Did you just purchase the book and CD's and do it on your own?
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Hey, just so you know, I am not at the faster rates that you established stenos are used to operating at, but most of the way there.
At our school, and using their theory, which I have had to modify to get to the speed that I'm at now (150 or so), they have not stressed the software, unlike another school nearby that DOES. So, my software refinements and choices have not all been made. Steno seems to be a truly chameleon-like business in the constant improving and sharing of knowledge and technique. I can see from the more-experienced stenos out there that the theory of the l970s, for example, has gone the largest overhaul of all, leading to the "leaner" theories, and short-stroke theories of today.
Anyway, glad to see your message on here, and keep up the good work.
take care and God Bless you
Dale
Well, I do this: When the answer appears to be worded correctly, which takes a moment, because they could say "Um, . . ." first, but if they don't, I steno/type "same" (in steno), meaning to me, that the answer is the reverse of the question. Sometimes, I have steno/typed "ditto" to designate the same thing. Its tricky, though, because they could say "Um" or "Well", then you insert that word first, then "ditto". Its important to get something in advance, so you just do it automatically, and then, conversely, be able to read it back as such. I have a list of phrases that I have developed that took three months to remand to memory.
I hope this helps.
take care
Dale
Hey, on my way out the door, 9 a.m. Sunday. I take down the good Pastor's message (one hour, twenty mins) as part of my practice with steno. He starts out over 200, for about 15 mins, then calms down to around 140 or so, where I feel more comfortable. Words like Nebuchadnezzar require more strokes, etc. or I use my special briefs for those, lol.. Our language is something else, isn't it? But we have better tools than in the past, with better theory and short-stroke combinations.
Have a wonderful sunday with your family. It will be 67 degrees here in southeastern Michigan today, going to enjoy it BIGTIME.
bye bye
Dale and company
Hey, I just got new puter speakers, and wanted to hear your music selections here that you put on.. I love the second one a lot! Who is the artist?
Hey, have a great weekend and God Bless YOU!
Dale
Blessings, debbie watson
So, you're doing the federal version of a state exam ( rpr). I wasn't aware that PA didn't have a certification process, like Florida does not. Michigan has 3 segments, at 225 wpm. I'm not sure what Ohio and some of the other states have. I think CA has ONE 20 minute Q & A at 180 wpm.
Anyway, thanks, and good luck getting those last few speed traps....I need some luck also...take care
Dale
question: You passed one leg of your state exam, yes? Does Pennsylvania use 225 wpm as a standard,, as most of the other states? We have JC, Lit, and Q & A, at 225, 5 mins each, for our state exam. You can pass one at a time, and you can take a year to pass the ones you don't get right away.
Just wondering,,,,thanks
Dale Lardie
When I am doing the church/captioning, only those that are within "eyeshot" of the large-screen TV can see it,, I suppose someone with eagle vision across the auditorium could see it and read it,, but that would be a bit disruptive to the good Pastor speaking the speak, so to speak (LOL).
Anyway, you are a few years ahead of me in the steno world, and I want to pass the state requirements soon, and then the RPR next.
I may ask you some questions from time to time if you don't mind.
thanks again
Dale
I just use my StenturaSRT200 with a laptop, and supply a serial port OUT of the laptop, and the audio video guy does the rest, so, I really don't know what his set up is,, kind of like a record (or CD) recording studio, those geeks have their own geekware!
So, where are you from, and how long have you been doing this steno gig ?
stay in touch
Dale
I would suggest calling Eclipse Support and see what they say. You should be able to print up to about 40 or 50 pages with no problems with the Student version. They do have a limit on the file sizes so that reporters can trick the system. I don't know why else it would be causing you this problem. The only other thing I could think of is that maybe your printer drivers might need to be installed again????
Hope that helps,
I've been on Eclipse since '91 and really like what it's done for me. I don't want to get into commenting on other programs. Eclipse has done what I've needed it to do for me in all areas of what I use it for.
I would suggest that you contact Candis Bradshaw or Cindi Hartman for comments on Case and see about what others have to say about their programs.
Hope that helps,
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