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Download Google Earth and you will have a blast.  You can basically fly anywhere on earth that you want via satellite pictures and then zoom in from above.  If you fiddle with the controls at the bottom you can actually tilt the view so that you actually feel like you're flying over at a low altitude.  You can type in the address of your childhood home and fly right over.  Also, check out some of the wonders of the world.  Flying over Rome and the ruins is pretty good.  The only problem is that if you're flying over a really green area or if the ground colors are a certain hue, it's blurry.  I actually found a backyard swimming pool in Karachi, Pakistan.  Whodathunk?  I saw mention of it in an online newspaper and it's really fun.

already brought it to the Docs attention, but he doesn't care as long as he is making money (and he makes it hand over fist).  Without going into detail....should I report him?

Hey ladies (and gents),

When I saw an opportunity to transcribe book manuscripts just a few hours a month, I thought it'd be a nice change from the usual MT. But I have NO idea what to charge. I've asked the woman to go into more detail, and this is what she gave me:

"The projects are anywhere from 3 hours - 12 hours of an author talking his book.  A variety of subjects ranging from body building to business strategies.  I have the document format set up.  Most of the projects are 1 hr of audio = 2 1/2 hours of typing."

I'm so hoping someone here knows something about transcribing book manuscripts or can give me some ideas on how to figure a good rate. Please help - I need to get back with her today). Thanks much.

 who do you recommend I go through to get this FAST, and have to put it all on credit card

TIA

a way to transfer my autotext files from Word 2003 into Chartscript so that I don't have to build a whole new Expander list?  Getting ready to start a new job and was just wondering.  I haven't got a clue!

Thanks

Using the old backup disks from my crashed computer? 

I need to get this new laptop able to function so I can get a PT job and all seem to want XP...

  Mine is so unbelievably selfish I could just kill right now.  I am married, at home all day with 3 kids, WORKING....He goes out to eat every single day for lunch with his co-workers and friends, plays ball twice a week, went out LAST night for a friend's bachelor party and I just smile and tell him to have a good time.

Today a close friend of mine wants me to go out tonight with her - just a little shopping and maybe some dinner.  I call him to tell him that I AM going out tonight and he tells me no! hahaha He says he just has way too much to do around the house tonight and that he needs me there to watch the kids. Fine. So I told him I would hire a sitter. He gets angry and says, "Why don't you watch them?!"  So I freak out and tell him he has no idea what I go through all day here with the kids and that I need a break and we end up getting into a huge fight. I just hate him sometimes. I really do.

I already missed out on an all girls beach trip because he whined like a baby about me going for 2 days - says the kids would miss me too much.  He just wants to have constant control over everything.

Well, don't get too upset because ladies, I AM GOING! Trust me. I'm going.  He can be mad all he wants. I don't give a XXXX

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone had any info on Med-Tech in Lousiana. I didn't see any good or bad in the archives. Thanks!

Jen

Simply put, I want a PCI card that I can insert into my laptop while I'm at the pool that will allow me to connect to the internet and work.  I have a PCI card that I use, but can only connect through my own wireless network at home.  I want to know if there are services that provide such a service and how much am I looking at spending.  Basically, I want to take my kids to the pool and work while I'm there, but I'm too far away from the home network to connect and there were no other available networks in range of the pool.  I tried!

Thanks!

says they will hire more offshore employees and cut US employees because of the cost.  This could cause our jobs also to go to offshore companies.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aAKluP7yIwJY

I have had this same ESL female for the last 90 minutes.  She obviously doesn't want to disturb anyone because she is talking so quietly.  I have the ear pieces of my head set shoved so hard in my ears they almost meet in the middle, which also means I can hear her clicking her hard candy against her teeth really well.

Okay, venting over!  Have a good one! 

I have 15 years experience.  Looking for a company that is very flexible on scheduling (full time student also) and treats employee like a human.

self-proclamed freelance writer for a while low. I have quite a few topics I am working on, Christian-based, geared towards women.  I had to write a letter stating my credentials (I have a few, believe it or not), future topics, experience, etc.  I feel very positive about my letter. It took all day to write.

I just pray this pans out.  I eventually want to write a book. That's been a life-long dream. I love to write. I've avidly kept a journal for over 25 years, keep an on-line blog, read every day, and writing just comes naturally for me.  Also, I outlined my editing experience, so hopefully that will help!

I will let you know what they say! Keep your fingers crossed....I want to get out of the MT business so bad...It's been a blessing, but I would LOVE to get paid by doing what I love doing.....Sharing my shallow thoughts and life's secrets to other women through the use of story telling and faith-based philosophy!

How do I bold a line and save it in Instant Text?

Thanks.

I have really slow dial up and I am looking into getting something faster.  DSL and cable are not available where I live so Verizon/Cingular air cards or satellite are the only options.  Which one of these works best for MT work?  Will I be limited to how much I can download and upload working full time as an MT with either of these?

Thanks

department, as it was run by "another level" as part of their nonprofit, government funded mental health facility.  Thanks everyone for your time and opinions- I really appreciate it...P.S.  I am the same MT who recently posted a question about no spellchecker on my new employer's system..thanks for the great feedback)..- Incidentally, I noticed that there were a whopping 20 posts before "the one" (you know em) had to make herself feel better and commented on someone saying "pee" instead of urine.. (I think my prayers are being answered, because we are making progress...there used to be one response like that every 3-4 posts)...maybe they are busy in their counseling appointments?    Sincerely, Jen  

They charged me 49 dollars for the modem. Then when I tried to connect, I lost my internet provider because they screwed up something (Vonage). I was not able to type. After many, many phone calls to Vonage and never getting it resolved, I was never able to use it. I was on the phone forever on each call to try to get some technical help - I found it virtually nonexistant.

They never refunded me the 49 dollars for the modem, so I was stuck with nothing but losing 49 bucks and no internet or phone for days, until I got my IPS address straightened out. Vonage messed me up good.

I was not able to work for 2 days, because it did something to my internet services. I had to call my internet provider and they had to fix it for me, but then Vonage would never work. Vonage said the technology is new and they never did fix the problem. I went back to my old phone service. I know people that  have it and are very happy, but I found it a total nightmare.

I'd appreciate any recommendations from folks living in central or north-central Oregon and using satellite for transcription.  Thanks!

I just tested with one of the nationals. I have never before had to do this and did receive the results (97%). Does anyone know if this includes the objective portion or only the transcribed reports?

Thanks for your input.

I am an experienced MT but am new to the EditScript platform.  So far, I love the way my wrists and arms are feeling, but now my wallet hurts. 

I don't know what it is but I can't seem to garner a good speed yet.  I have only been doing it for a little over a week now but I would think speed would be increasing by now.

Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what are your techniques or does it just take time?  How much time?

TIA

Does anyone have any good tips on how to remember things after looking up a definition &/or spelling while working.  It seems the information is more fluid with me, and I find myself looking up the same thing on different days (to make sure it fits in the area dicated or whatever).  I have always been a bit on an ADD type and have trouble retaining things I read.

I even have trouble when proofing, because I will not remember hearing/typing something at the top of the report (by the time I get to the bottom) and feel the need to verify by relistening to that part.  It seems to go in one ear and out the other.  I'm sure this sucks a fair amount of my time when added up.

Any effective technique hints will be greatly appreciated. 

company before.  Have always had my own clients but lost 3 last year so went with a company.    Has anyony ever had a pay per line decrease for not meeting the required daily limit?  I started at 10 line for 1600 lpd.  Just was told that I dropped to 1345 and would now be making 9 per line.  Jobs were extremely low from Nov-now and there were just no jobs to be had.  Is this normal procedure?

Hi.  I'm looking into buying a new computer from Dell, which has the integrated 7.1 audio.  Does anybody use this?  Is the sound quality good enough or should I think about adding a Sound Blaster card?

    It's crunch time - I am using TranscriptionGear Model DA-127D for first time (replacement after demise of Dictaphone C-phone) and do not have instruction manual.  I've navigated through a report and need help with the following:  Everytime I take my foot off the pedal, I get the recorded "To sign off you must be at the end of the report."    Then, when I actually got to the end of the report, it signed off automatically with the foot pedal.    I must sign reports off manually on this acct.     Any help would be greatly appreciated.  TIA.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me some info on an Abbreviate software program or which is best.  Is it feasible to make my own on autotext or should I invest in a program.  Or do I have to also make my own on the software program?  Thanks so much.

I would like to know: are there jobs for MT's that you can work PT as in: log on, take the work you can do for the day, turn it in, and get paid for it? What I'm wanting to know is if PT work is available to work at your convenience or is it always told to you when and how much you need to work?

Thank you in advance for your response. I feel like I have read so much about MT's but can't seem to find this out!