November 30 2015

Medical Monday: Darvocet

Darvocet is classified as a narcotic pain reliever. The drug contains a combination of acetaminophen and propoxyphene. Darvocet was prescribed to relieve mild to moderate pain that exists with, or without, a fever. However, in November 2010, Darvocet was withdrawn from the United States market.

Machine Briefs:

OPTION #1: Darvocet= DAFR/S*ET
OPTION #2: Darvocet= DAFR/O*E/S*ET
OPTION #3: Darvocet= DAFR/VOE/S*ET
OPTION #4: Darvocet= DAR/VOE/S*ET
OPTION #5: Darvocet= DAFRB/O*E/S*ET
OPTION #6: Darvocet= DAFRB/VOE/S*ET
OPTION #7: Darvocet= DAFRB/S*ET

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November 27 2015

Friday Phrases: And Phrases Part 10

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and should= SKP-RBD
and shouldn’t= SKP-RBD/-NT
and he tells= SKPETS
and he thinks= SKPENGS
and he told= SKPELT
and he understands= SKPENDZ
and he understood= SKPEND
and he wanted= SKPEPTD
and he wants= SKPEPTS
and he was= SKPEFS
and he wasn’t= SKPEFS/-NT
and he went= SKP*EFRG
and he will= SKP*EL
and he will go= SKP*ELG
and he would= SKPELD
and he would= SKPELD/-NT
and he’d= SKPED/AE
and he’s= SKPES/AE
and her= SKPHER

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November 25 2015

Stenspiration™

“Be professional in every sense of the word…Arrive early. Know your stuff inside and out…This kind of preparation will give you confidence. But don’t forget to mix your confidence with humility. Knowing your craft doesn’t mean being arrogant. The preparation comes first, and then the confidence.” -Shelia E

Love, Speed & Accuracy,

Elsie Villega

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November 20 2015

Friday Phrases

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state government= SGOFT
deportation officer= DPOIFR
deportation officers= DPOIFRS
fire alarm= FLARM
burglar alarm= BLARM
smoke alarm= SLARM
wrong side= WRONGDZ
jury deliberation= JIRD
should have known= SHUFN
which, of course,= KH-FX or WHIFX

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November 19 2015

Theory Thursday: The Most Commonly Used Prepositions (With Briefs) Part 1

Here are some of the most commonly used prepositions as listed by The Grammar Bible:

aboard= A/BAORD
about= B-
above= BOF
across= KRAOS
after= AFR
against= GENS
along= LAONG
among= MAONG
around= ARND
at= AT
before= BFR
behind= HIND
below= BLOE
beneath= BAO*ENT or NAO*ET
beside= BES
between= TWAOEN
betwixt= BAOE/TW*IX
beyond= YOND
but= BUT
by= BI
down= DOUN
during= DURG

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November 18 2015

Steno Resources: Trial Transcripts

I Love Stenography Logo (Cropped)It’s a great help for students and new reporters to see what an actual transcript looks like. Being able to get a view of how all of the components of a transcript is compiled and presented is a necessary part of the court reporting learning process.

A Google search of “trial transcripts” will lead you to a variety of downloadable transcript PDFs. If you do this search you will find some pretty interesting and notable transcripts that can serve as a great study guide for you.

Happy searching!

-Elsie Villega

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November 17 2015

Sitting Smart

Yes, I got the following advice from a pregnancy book. Still, the advice is relevant for anyone who has to sit for prolonged periods of time.

The authors of “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” state the following: “Sit smart. Sitting puts more stress on your spine than almost any other activity.” The authors state that it is advisable to use chairs that provide good back support, such as a straight back chair with firm cushioning. They also warn not to cross your legs because doing so can cause your pelvis to tilt forward, resulting in added pressure to strained back muscles.

Finally, “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” says: “Sitting for long periods can be as bad for your back as sitting the wrong way. Try not to sit for more than an hour without taking a walking and stretching break.”

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