March 17 2016

Rules Of Grammar: Paul vs. Pall vs. Pawl

Rules Of Grammar LogoOf course, there is the name Paul. Then there is pawl and pall.

Pall has the following definitions: “(1) A cover for a coffin, bier, or tomb, often made of black, purple, or white velvet. (2) A coffin. (3) A covering that darkens or obscures. (4) A gloomy effect or atmosphere. (5) To become insipid, boring, or wearisome.”

A pawl is “a pivoted tongue or sliding bolt on one part of a machine that is adapted to fall into notches or interdental spaces on another part so as to permit motion in only one direction.”

Machine Briefs:

Paul= PA*UL/PA*UL
pall= PAUL
pawl= PA*UL

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March 14 2016

Medical Monday: Catalepsy

Catalepsy is defined as follows: “A medical condition characterized by a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness accompanied by rigidity of the body.”

Machine Briefs:

Option #1: catalepsy= KAT/TA/L*EPZ
Option #2: catalepsy= KAT/TA/LEPS/S*I
Option #3: catalepsy= KAT/TA/LEPS/SAO*E
Option #4: catalepsy= KAT/TA/LEPS/YI
Option #5: catalepsy= KAT/TA/LEPZ
Option #6: catalepsy= KAT/TA/LEP/S*I
Option #7: catalepsy= KAT/TA/LEP/SAO*E
Option #8: catalepsy= KAT/L*EPZ
Option #9: catalepsy= KAT/LEPS/S*I
Option #10: catalepsy= KAT/LEPS/SAO*E
Option #11: catalepsy= KAT/LEPS/YI
Option #12: catalepsy= KAT/LEP/S*I
Option #13: catalepsy= KAT/LEP/SAO*E
Option #14: catalepsy= KAT/A/LEPS/S*I
Option #15: catalepsy= KAT/A/LEPS/SAO*E
Option #16: catalepsy= KAT/A/LEPS/YI
Option #17: catalepsy= KAT/A/LEPZ
Option #18: catalepsy= KAT/A/LEP/S*I
Option #19: catalepsy= KAT/A/LEP/SAO*E
Option #20: catalepsy= KAT/TA/L*EPZ
Option #21: catalepsy= KA/TA/LEPS/S*I
Option #22: catalepsy= KA/TA/LEPS/SAO*E
Option #23: catalepsy= KA/TA/LEPS/YI
Option #24: catalepsy= KA/TA/LEPZ
Option #25: catalepsy= KA/TA/LEP/S*I
Option #26: catalepsy= KA/TA/LEP/SAO*E

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March 13 2016

Steno Perfection

I Love Steno Logo (Cropped)“Perfection is the ultimate addiction.” -Janice Dickinson

I believe that most stenographers are perfectionists. After all, what other type of personality would dedicate so many hours to mastering a skill that requires so much precision.

In our quest for flawless writing, we must remember not to be too hard on ourselves. The fun is in the journey.

Love, Speed, and Accuracy,

Elsie Villega

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March 11 2016

Friday Phrases

Friday Phrases Logo
come a time= KOIM
came a time= KO*IM
care and treatment= KAIRMT
medical treatment= MAOEMT
medical care= MAERK
please, sir= PLAOERS or PLAOEFS
please, ma’am= PLAOEMS or PLAOEFM
take the stand= TAND
turning point= TURNGT

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March 7 2016

Legal Vocabulary: Culpa

Culpa is defined by The Free Dictionary as: “A civil law term that implies that certain conduct is actionable. The word ‘culpa’ is applied to acts of commission and omission in both tort and contract cases. It implies the failure to perform a legally imposed duty, or negligence.”

Machine Brief:

culpa= KUL/PA*

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