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Court Reporting Gifts/Merchandise.

I wish CSRnation had a store on here, where we could order all things pertaining to court reporting (i.e., mugs, t-shirts, lanyards, mouse pads, caps, keychains, etc). Just thought I'd throw that idea out there! ;-)

Added by Angelia Bell on October 28, 2009 at 10:38 — 1 Comment

Personalized Steno License Plate

Hi everyone:

Any ideas for a personalized steno plate? A co-worker told me she saw a license plate with TPUBG - U.
No profanity, please. Thanks.

Added by maura johnson on October 28, 2009 at 6:07 — 8 Comments

Non-Traditional Halloween Treats

We do not get as many children as we used to on Halloween. When I was a kid, the neighborhood was filled with children scampering up and down every street.

We knew which house gave out the best treats, and sometimes we'd sneak back up a second time. I think the homeowners knew we were coming for a second round, but they didn't seem to mind. One elderly lady on 32nd Street would hand out apples dipped in caramel, and on Dogwood Street, one homeowner baked pumpkin seeds, which were… Continue

Added by Jennie Ann on October 28, 2009 at 0:00 — 9 Comments

VP Joe Biden & GreenTV.com

I have just returned home from long awesome morning (10-27-09). I was in the "press pit" on the platform with many other news cameras representing GreenTV.com. The VP of the USA Joe Biden & other DE elected officials made a huge announcement to help US jobs in the car industry. The atmosphere in the room was one of great hope, original American fight and stick-to-it-ness. It was an honor to capture such a great event. Also got to say hello to Beau again who I had worked with a few times on… Continue

Added by Chris on October 27, 2009 at 14:34 — 2 Comments

Students read these:

Strike that. Keep it or delete it???

http://www.csrnation.com/group/officials/forum/topics/strike-that

practice your briefs!! use this link to create your own flash cards!!

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/p/2ox51u

Added by kathy - iamwrdsmth on October 26, 2009 at 12:30 — 2 Comments

Getting Paid

So really, it's not a matter of keeping busy alone, but also one of getting paid.

I'm noticing a trend of agencies taking longer and longer to pay reporters, which is bad. So what's going on?

I know agencies are having a harder time collecting from their attorney clients, who in turn are having a challenge collecting from their clients. It's all very easy to say, but I'm working for the agency and they need to pay me on the O&1 when they say they're going to pay, which… Continue

Added by Kyung on October 25, 2009 at 19:58 — 11 Comments

The 12 Days of Halloween - Days Seven, Eight and Nine

The 12 Days of Halloween

On the Ninth day of Halloween

the Great Pumpkin sent to me

Nine Cheerleaders

Eight Pups a Hanging

Seven Old Salty Dogs

Six Hairy Gorillas

Five Sophisticated Ladies

Four Black Widow Spiders

Three Checkered Ladies

Two Hot Dogs

And a Yoda with Fingers… Continue

Added by from Debra Maples on October 25, 2009 at 18:53 — 3 Comments

help with spelling

Has anyone heard of "co-codone"? I have a witness who keeps saying he's taking "co-codone" all with the long O sound -- like KO-KO-DONE. Google keeps saying "did you mean co-codeine," which then doesn't have any definition for that anyway. But witness is definitely pronouncing it with long O's -- not KO-DEEN. Anyway, any help out there? Thanks

Added by Melissa Hill on October 25, 2009 at 15:35 — 6 Comments

The 12 Days of Halloween - Days Four, Five and Six

The Twelve Days of Halloween

On the sixth day of Halloween

the Great Pumpkin sent to me:

Six Harry Gorillas

Five Sophisticated Ladies

Four black widow spiders

Three checkered ladies

Two hot dogs

and a Yoda with Fingers… Continue

Added by from Debra Maples on October 23, 2009 at 17:03 — 5 Comments

Marley's Masterpiece - A Puppy's Post No. 4

Added by Karl Immel on October 23, 2009 at 16:31 — No Comments

Time, time, time. What time is it?

Well, the world is getting smaller or so they tell me. And if you work for several different agencies, it can get quite crazy in terms of keeping track of time.

This may not have happened to you, but you want to call an agency 3 o'clock your time and you realize it's 6 o'clock their time and you've missed the boat. Or the attorney wants the job by end of business their time, and you lose track of time.

Here is a website that might help you with that problem.… Continue

Added by Kyung on October 23, 2009 at 9:30 — 1 Comment

The 12 Days of Halloween - Day Three

The 12 Days of Halloween!!

On the third day of Halloween

the Great Pumpkin sent to me:

Three checkered ladies

Two Hot Dogs

and a Yoda with fingers three…

Continue

Added by from Debra Maples on October 22, 2009 at 17:35 — 2 Comments

Loving Life

So, this is life as a court reporter. I have been reporting for just over a month, and it is awesome. The first two weeks I had some scheduling conflicts and couldn't work as often as I wanted to. When I was back from vacation, I only got one job in a whole week! I was pretty discouraged. However, the next week things seemed to pick up. I've had at least one job every day for 2.5 straight weeks and I'm up to my ears in pages. I've had two rushes in the past week and took my first medical expert… Continue

Added by Jackie on October 21, 2009 at 18:43 — 5 Comments

The Twelve Days of Halloween - Day 2

On the second day of Halloween
the Great Pumpkin sent to me:

2 Hot Dogs
and a Yoda with fingers Three

Added by from Debra Maples on October 21, 2009 at 17:11 — 2 Comments

In the Spirit of the Season - The 12 Days of Halloween

The Twelve Days Of Halloween!!!!
On the first day of Halloween
the Great Pumpkin sent to me:

A Yoda with Fingers Three

Added by from Debra Maples on October 20, 2009 at 13:08 — 9 Comments

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.

Added by Colleen vonLoren on October 20, 2009 at 6:28 — 5 Comments

PROCAT

Is there anyone who uses a PROCAT Stylus or Flash as a working reporter? If so, how has it worked for you and what has been your experience with PROCAT support?

Added by Marceline N. Robert on October 19, 2009 at 16:21 — 6 Comments

Waiting . . .waiting

So I'm scheduled for an 8 a.m. depo this morning. I am up at the crack of dawn. Barely. Haul myself down here. Of course, the witness is not here. So I'm just waiting. I am thrilled that I have Internet access so I can blog online. I can also take care of my farm on Facebook and play some games.

Oh, yeah, I can also finish that transcript.

Waiting. Sounds like they might be calling it and sending me home.

Added by Kyung on October 19, 2009 at 8:54 — 1 Comment

Marley's Masterpiece - A Puppy's Post No. 3

Added by Karl Immel on October 15, 2009 at 5:38 — 3 Comments

Pierre's Post - A Dog's Blog (This was originally posted on 8/17/2009)

FROGGY

When Ray and Karl brought Marley home I was kind of upset, to say the least. I mean, he was a cute kid and all, but I knew I was going to have to share everything, my food, my toys, but most of all Ray and Karl. I have always been an “only dog” and I got sort of jealous of Marley, ‘cause he needed their attention. And I’m old and I sort of got the feeling that maybe they were trying to replace me.

The next day we were watching Lethal Weapon 4 (well, Marley, Ray and… Continue

Added by Karl Immel on October 15, 2009 at 4:46 — 3 Comments