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Dinner Quickies

I work long hours, to include weekends. One thing I try to do every evening is provide one good meal. It's every man for himself during the day, but, in the evening, I like to have a nice meal, dag nab it!

I know every member of this forum may have some favorite dinner quickies, requiring little work. I want to know what yours are, so I can have some new treats to look forward to.

Here's one of my favorite dinner quickies. I boil water and cook DeBoles organic garlic and… Continue

Added by Jennie Ann on July 17, 2009 at 2:00 — 4 Comments

Donations to "The Nation"

This is a discussion I posted in "Court Reporting Agencies," a group I belong to:

How many times have your jobs been covered because of this wonderful site?

Maybe we all just need a friendly reminder that there are no paid advertisements here. It all comes from the giving of time and hard work.

Have you seen the following Discussion on the Forum page:

Dude, like, OMG, where'd the DONATE button go?

I've looked all over The… Continue

Added by April McMillan, CRR, RPR, CSR on July 16, 2009 at 17:40 — 9 Comments

On this court reporting road

Hey Everyone:

I know that I had withdrawn from CSRNation for quite some time. I had many things going on in my life and social networking sites like this one and facebook just took a back seat. My mom had to have her ovaries and uterus removed because doctors had found some tumors. I had to take care of my mom for a month and half, not to mention her cousin passing away the week before the surgery.

Since she couldn't work I had to take on her job, and still work mine to… Continue

Added by Jessica Guardado on July 16, 2009 at 10:00 — 1 Comment

LAS VEGAS

I'm not sure if this is a duplicate or not. I thought I was sending a post and got a message "sorry please enter a value for post" So as you can tell this is my first post.

I'm inquiring if there are any Nevada reporters who are aware of the reporting situtation in Las Vagas and Henderson, NV. I have two lovely elderly parents currently living in Henderson and as we are ALL aging, I'm keeping my relocation options open and fluid. Any information would be very much… Continue

Added by Cheryle on July 15, 2009 at 10:01 — No Comments

Cutest Baby Contest

I have entered my little Olivia in a Cutest Baby Contest for fun through Kost FM The voting starts tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14th. Check it out and vote for my little girlie. And tell your friends too! I would really appreciate it....and so would she =) It's from three months....a bit outdated, but one of my absolute favorite pictures of her!!

The website is listed below. You can click on "O" and it will take you to the "O" names.

The picture I submitted is the one I have for my profile… Continue

Added by Mary Motley O'Brien on July 13, 2009 at 15:35 — 5 Comments

HARRY POTTER COUNTDOWN!

Glitterfy.com - Glitter Graphics

On July 15th the latest movie will be released in the Harry Potter series, Half Blood Prince. If you're a fan like me, they don't make the movies fast enough. The first two movies, The Sorcerer's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets, are my favorites. J.K. Rowling is a gifted writer with a fantastic imagination. I'll be out there waiting in line with all the other Potter fans, and I will… Continue

Added by April McMillan, CRR, RPR, CSR on July 11, 2009 at 13:00 — 20 Comments

Simply Steno

I've been considering my options and SimplySteno.com might be a good fit for me. If anyone has any input about the program I'd love to hear about it. Thanks in advance! :)

Added by Stephanie Theophilos on July 10, 2009 at 9:46 — No Comments

FREE Arby's® BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger™ (until July 12th)

In these tough economic times, it's nice to get something for FREE.

I thought I'd share this coupon with you, which is good until July 12th. I've never had one of these burgers before. In fact, I don't eat fast food very often, but there are some family members of mine who enjoy a nice burger every now and then.

And there's something about it being FREE that just might make it taste that much better. LOL

Here's the coupon link from Arby's:… Continue

Added by Jennie Ann on July 9, 2009 at 7:46 — 4 Comments

FIRM OWNERS-What do you call your "handling or administrative fee"

I have now just spent the better part of 3 weeks attempting to vigorously pursue past due invoices....VERY frustrating. It seems to me it's the few that pay within 30 days and at least 85% of those ordering reporters/copies take over 90 days + to pay.

I am now in the mindset of 'pre - billing' for carrying costs of these attys but am at a loss as to what or how

to describe this other than administrative fee. We already have a p+h fee, of course.

Does anyone else have… Continue

Added by Debbie Landi on July 8, 2009 at 11:30 — 6 Comments

Special Note for Today

Added by Kathleen Russell on July 6, 2009 at 23:23 — No Comments

GETTING TO KNOW YOU!!!

Please take my quiz! I'd love to get to know you better! ;)

Click here!

Added by Christine (Steno Nerd) on July 6, 2009 at 22:00 — 1 Comment

HELP! Need Input Data or Data Input

I have taken on a general transcription assignment, it averages 30 min audio files, with heavy accent and lots of uh huh, hmm, etc. (I already know they don't pay enough), but what would an average length of time be for transcription by the average transcriptionist, let's face it typist?

Added by Kathleen Russell on July 6, 2009 at 7:23 — 11 Comments

transfering to a new state.

i'm currently a court reporting student in ca, but my fiance and i are moving to chicago within the year. is anyone out there familiar with the csr exam in IL? is the school curriculum different?

Added by Stephanie Theophilos on July 5, 2009 at 22:07 — 4 Comments

Done with 200 Q&A!

I found out this morning I passed my last Q&A test at 200. I am so excited to start working at 225 for my class tomorrow! (I need to remember I said that when I come back from class tomorrow after getting my butt kicked!) I really think my interning has helped a great deal, and am glad I have the opportunity to go out once a week to shadow court reporters. It has really bumped my speed up! Woo!

Added by Jackie on July 3, 2009 at 16:32 — 10 Comments

Court reporting accountants?

Just wondering if anyone has experience with using accountants that specialize in court reporters. I've been reporting 18 years in the NYC area and have never used someone who is intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the profession and was curious if I'm letting things slip through the cracks!

Would welcome any feedback/recommendations!

Have a happy 4th.

Christina Diaz, RPR, CSR

Added by Christina Diaz, CRC CRR RDR CSR on July 3, 2009 at 8:02 — 1 Comment

Machine shopping...need some tips, advice.

Hello Everyone,

I am in the market for a more updated machine than my Stentura 8000LX which I bought in '99. I reported from 2000-2003, then took a five-year break from reporting and just came back a little over a year ago. My 8000LX is in need of servicing but I'd rather invest money in a new machine.

After several days of considering my options, I've narrowed it down to two machines: Elan Miras A3 and the G2. Is there a significant difference between the two other than… Continue

Added by Ann Morales on July 2, 2009 at 18:29 — 7 Comments

Stacking

What can I say? I'm not sure it's me or the machine anymore. I always thought it was my 8000LX, but now maybe it's me. I don't have a new machine yet, no, hopefully soon, but I had a doozy yesterday I wanted to share.

Q. Do you have a TKHAOEUFP application? TKHAOEUFP = copy of that

Yikes! Triple stacking now. Like a triple cheeseburger, but less fun.

Added by Sue Baker on July 2, 2009 at 8:44 — 9 Comments

Kyung: What building were you working? For future reference, there's parking on Temple Street about one or two blocks east of Los Angeles Street. The lot is right across the street from the federal …

Kyung:

What building were you working? For future reference, there's parking on Temple Street about one or two blocks east of Los Angeles Street. The lot is right across the street from the federal building with the big "bullet hole" statues. There's also another lot on Los Angeles and 2nd St, which is about 2 or 3 blocks south of the L.A. Mall. I used to work in City Hall East; so I know and feel your pain. Continue

Added by Jennifer on July 1, 2009 at 13:36 — 1 Comment

Parking aggravation

We started at 9:30 and went to 6:55, which is a very long day for me. Bec. I have to leave my house at 7 a.m. to make it to downtown L.A.

Then I parked in the Los Angeles Mall, which closes at 6 p.m. This is before I found out the attorney was planning on going past 6 p.m. So I had to pre-pay my parking and tape the parking receipt to the inside windshield of my car so they wouldn't tow it. Then after we were done for the day, which if we ended at 6:55, I didn't get packed up for… Continue

Added by Kyung on July 1, 2009 at 6:12 — 10 Comments

Fourth of July

Jumping the gun as usual. It sounds it's going to be slow for work this Friday. Also heard that a lot of cities around the nation are not going to be able to afford a Fourth of July celebration, which is a shame.

I don't know about the rest of the nation, I think in most of California fireworks are illegal. So what are you going to be doing for the Fourth of July? Barbeque? Parades? Staying at home? Concerts?

We're going to… Continue

Added by Kyung on June 29, 2009 at 19:51 — 4 Comments