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I think I blinked and missed January

Wow!! My head is spinning. This month is almost over. I can't believe it.

The good news, I haven't been writing 2008 on all my checks. Of course, that's probably just bec. I haven't been writing any checks. I'm just letting them pile up until the bill collectors arrive at my door. Just kidding. And don't worry you scopists and proofers out there. I'm still paying you on time. But it did seem extra fast to me.

The bad news. I hear in California they're not going to be… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 30, 2009 at 5:53 — 3 Comments

detour through single mommyhood

So I've been doing the single parent gig this week. Man, it's a lot of work.

Kudos to all you moms and dads who do it on your own all the time.

So far, I've been working local and at decent hours w/attorneys who understand that a 12-hour depo does not a good reporter make. I've had local jobs, so even if we finished up late, I've been able to run over and pick up my daughter. I haven't had to call on the grandparents once.

However, that may change today since I… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 21, 2009 at 7:38 — 5 Comments

Dictionary

I know. I know. It's the 21st century and I should be looking up everything online. But there are certain words that I just can't remember, like X ray, X-ray, and x-ray so I always go to my trusty dictionary and look it up. Actually, I've marked the spot.

I suppose I could look it up online. And I'm sure the answer would be right. But once in a while, what's on the Internet sometimes isn't right. (I know. Fancy that.)

I also like having a dictionary that I can just go and… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 13, 2009 at 15:23 — 10 Comments

Positive spin on a crappy depo

Well, you know, you have those days when the attorney is a motor mouth. When things are just flying. (Yes, I did tell him to slow down. Another one of those attorneys who can't help themselves.) On those days, I go home feeling quite beat down. It's a hard job. You just hate going back over the job bec. you know you'll have to fix so many untranslates.

Well, one way to look at it is you're dictionary building. This is your chance to add another hundred words to your dictionary. This… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 11, 2009 at 15:44 — 1 Comment

Make it rain.

So I'm taking this depo. And the term "make it rain" comes up.

Do you know what it means?

Added by Kyung on January 9, 2009 at 15:08 — 4 Comments

Court Reporters in the News

Wall Street Journal

Just a little article w/a quote from our own Marge Teilhaber (TILE hobber).

Added by Kyung on January 9, 2009 at 6:30 — 3 Comments

Free

after instant rebate
after mail-in rebate
after minimum purchase
sales tax not included.

How is that free? Why am I paying sales tax for an item that I supposedly am getting for free? No money is changing hands here, why do I have to pay sales tax? Am I paying sale tax on the discounted price? What's going on?

Added by Kyung on January 6, 2009 at 9:47 — 2 Comments

Two courtrooms, one court reporter

So today wa a fun day in federal court. We had regular motions in one courtroom. In the next courtroom, we had readback for the F-13 trial.

So court starts at 8 a.m. We start a little late. We do a couple of motions. Judge asks if parties are here for motions set at 8:30. No. Recess.

8:30 start. Of course, for some reason, 3/4th of the attorneys decide to show up at 8:31 a.m. So as the judge is calling all the cases, the attorneys are coming and I have no freakin' idea who… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 5, 2009 at 20:30 — 5 Comments

Newspaper stories

So it's more interesting for me to read the newspaper these days bec. oftentimes I see a newspaper story about a case that is being tried in a courtroom that I am working in. These are by no means "high profile", but it's always interesting to get some of the back story of a case.

As you know, a lot of reporters only get to hear small portions of cases. So it's exciting to learn some of the circumstances surrounding a case that you're working on. And it's also interesting bec. I… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 4, 2009 at 21:54 — 3 Comments

Do you keep all your receipts in teeny-tiny shoeboxes?

Probably not the best filing system. But, hey, at least you have receipts.

Here's a secret. The tax person doesn't really want to see your receipts. Mostly they want to know that you have them. But really, they don't want to see you coming through their door w/ a plastic bag of random receipts.

Basically, they'll sit you down and ask questions. So you should spend some time preparing before your interview w/the tax person.

Documents the tax person will want bec.… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 4, 2009 at 21:08 — 4 Comments

Start the new year off right.

There's lots of discussions on here about backing up your data. And I know you're always wondering what's a good website. There's also a thread about Carbonite.

Well, here's your chance to start your new year off right and back up everything so you won't lose anything. And they're having a sale.

Usually it's $49.95/year. Two-year subscription is $89.95. Three years is $134.95,

But right now you can sign up and get 15% off. That's a deal. So $42.45 for one year,… Continue

Added by Kyung on January 4, 2009 at 10:07 — 2 Comments