January 18 2013

I’m Sure & I’m Not Sure

I’m practicing and figured I would try a brief that’s a little unorthodox.

I type “I’m sure,” AOIMZ; so, I want to add the final -T to crate a brief for “I’m not sure.” This is a brief that sticks for me. However, I’m not sure if sliding my finger over to include the final -T will work long term for me. I did get use to doing the final -TD combination though, so maybe it will work out.

Both strokes are so contrary to the theory I learned. However, there’s nothing like customizing your personal dictionary! I hope it works out.

Learning and growing in steno!

-Elsie Villega

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January 18 2013

Legal Vocabulary: Peremptory Challenge

A peremptory challenge is an objection made by an attorney in regard to a potential juror sitting on the jury. There are a limited number of peremptory challenges that a party can make. This number varies by jurisdiction. No reason is required in order for an attorney to make a peremptory challenge.

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: peremptory challenge= PRERJ
Option #2: peremptory challenge= PRERMT/KHAL
Option #3: peremptory challenge= PREMT/TOER/KHAL
Option #4: peremptory challenge= PREFRP/TOER/KHAL
Option #5: peremptory challenge= PREM/TRI/KHAL

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January 18 2013

Friday Phrases


first time= FIRT
for the first time= FFRT
first and foremost= FIFRMT
summary judgement= SMUMT
temporary restraining order= TRO
restraining order= STRO
pecuniary damage= PUKD
pecuniary damages= PUKDZ
punitive damages= P-DZ
compensatory damages= K-DZ
moot point= MAOPT

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January 17 2013

Rules Of Grammar: Awhile vs A While

“Awhile” is used as an adverb. “A while” is used as a noun.

Here are some examples for how they should be used:
We have a while left before the train arrives.
I saw my friend a while ago.
We waited awhile for the bus.
She ran awhile.

Here’s a trick that usually works: If you can use “for a while” as a substitute, then using “awhile” will likely be the right choice when choosing between, “a while” and “awhile.”

Machine Briefs:
awhile= A/WHAOIL
a while= AEU/WHAOIL

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January 14 2013

Close Captioned Phone Calls


I’m posting this video without endorsing any particular company. I have no experience in directly using this service. However, I think the idea of having captioned phone calls is genius and a great service for those in need of it. This is yet another field that can use the skill of stenographers.

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