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At 4:48 on January 8, 2010, Pamela MacDowell said…: Hi! Just checking in to see what you've been up to. Are you still in school?

At 18:12 on August 19, 2009, Jeannie Wright said…: I can't believe you aren't going somewhere great! I guess you have to study since you are testing in October - I don't have big plans, but will probably go to Santa Fe before the snow sets in.

How's work going?

At 19:33 on August 18, 2009, Jeannie Wright said…: Nice to hear from you! Labor Day's coming up - where ya goin?

At 22:28 on August 11, 2009, Sheri said…: hey girl. what's up in your world? you done with the voice class yet? i haven't done a thing in forever, but i'm dipping my toe back in the pool. just trying to decide if i want to start on the machine again or do the voice. say hello when you get a chance. talk at you later. p.s. i may steal your haircut!

At 21:18 on August 6, 2009, Jeannie Wright said…: Well, you look tan, happy and relaxed in your photo! You always have a good time!

Congratulations for you - what specialty is your attorney? Where you living? When's your exam?

I changed schools to College of Court Reporting and I'm happy as a clam and doing really well - much better! Quit my job, sold my house, sending my son to university - moving to Lubbock, Texas tomorrow - I'm the happiest I've been in 11 years - no kidding! Can you see me doing my Snoopy dance?!!!!!

Write back and tell me all!

At 4:26 on July 10, 2009, Able Court Reporting said…: Actually, I've only lived here a few months, and I haven't done any work in the Plano area. I am starting to get some work but none so close to home yet!

At 6:33 on June 29, 2009, Pamela MacDowell said…: We are EXTREMELY busy here in Lafayette. I guess you're in the New Orleans area?? Yes, they are mostly machine.
Around here most are mask writers. I started out on the machine (school) and didn't want to stay in school 7 years (like the norm).

At 6:29 on June 29, 2009, Pamela MacDowell said…: Hi! What school? How long have you been going?

At 3:44 on June 6, 2009, Jennie Ann said…: Hi, Jill. When I was producing transcripts from stenomask reporters, I was transcribing two-channel standard cassette audiotapes, actually typing the transcript word for word on a computer with a QWERTY keyboard.

Today, the stenomask industry has advanced to using CAT voice recognition software, and then their transcripts are scoped. I don't do that, but I have a few friends who have invested in the voice recognition software. Years ago, it cost almost $10,000. I'm sure it's come down in price today. You have to develop your own dictionary to make it effective.

Check out this website for speech recognition software that some stenotypists use: Speechtek

Also, here is a forum for maskers: VoiceRecognition Forum

There will be an upcoming Stenomask Convention in August at Opryland in Nashville, August 26-29, 2009. You should go and network with other stenomaskers. I think you may really enjoy it. Also, check out the stenomask forum: NVRA Forum

At 16:07 on April 8, 2009, Jennie Ann said…: Jill, there's a lot of court reporting agencies in D.C., and if you ever decide to make the move up here, I would be happy to provide you some names of good companies, where you might be able to get your foot in the door.

I think I gained the best experience working in-house for a busy court reporting company, learning from seasoned veterans in the industry. Being in the trenches with others helped me gain the skills set I needed to be a proficient transcriptionist. It was exactly what I needed to move forward.