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Posted By: sm on 2005-08-11
In Reply to: One quick question - I saw the two garlic clarified, how about the onion? - How many onions should be sliced? TY!

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It depends on font size, line length, margin size, etc.
There are too many variables. 
Think about his liking the Beatles so much.
Just a tad unnatural for a guy to admire other guys like that, don't you think? Hmm? I rest my case.
Was thinking more along the lines of him maybe liking men

But I have to agree with poster who said neither one of them is good looking -- but that means they would have had beautiful kids.



Can I actually just buy sliced bread and line the bottom?...
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Any kind of pasta, you can add sliced black olives,
diced celery, onion, etc., then pour Cheese Fantastico salad dressing all over and mix together well.  Chill until ready to serve.  This is a big HIT with my family.
Tennis, anyone?

Does anyone follow tennis?  I'm a huge fan and never miss the TV coverage of Wimbledon. 


Today's match between Lindsay and Davenport and Venus WIlliams was one of the best I have ever seen.   I was, however, completely put off by Venus' reaction.  The woman would not stop jumping up and down.  I thought it was unprofessional and very unsportsman-like behavior.  She was jumping after they presented her with the trophy.   I found it rather embarrasing.  After al, it is only a tennis match - it's not as if she discovered a cure for cancer.


Tennis

 Thanks!  I agree with everything you said.  I was beginning to think I was the only one who was disgusted with all the grunting - but they did a segment on it the other day on NBC during Wimbledon coverage.  Apparently, it annoys/concerns a lot of people.


Federer certainly cleaned Andy's clock this morning, didn't he?   Andy gave away the first point, didn't even try to return to volley - he didn't seem to care whether he won or not.  At any rate, Fed was just better. 


I just dump them in a covered bowl with vinegar and sliced onion. nmx
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Tennis elbow anyone???

Hi all!


I have developed 'tennis elbow' after many years of transcribing. If there are any fellow sufferer's with this condition, have you found any methods to relieve the discomfort of this condition besides refraining from using a keyboard? Thanks for any input.


tennis elbow
I developed "tennis elbow" and I bought an air pillow/splint that wraps around your arm at the elbow with velcro and it helps. Also, my doctor told me (orthopedic physiatrist) that most tennis elbow is not tennis elbow but is related to shoulder/neck/rotator cuff strain/sprain. I went to physical therapy for impingement of rotator cuff on opposite side, but with the PT I received for my neck/back/shoulder, my "tennis elbow" disappeared completely and has not come back. Try the little air pillow, you can buy at drug stores for about 15.00 for tennis elbow. Hope this info helps. I am still transcribing.
Tennis elbow
In the last month I have had the same problem with my right arm, only pain on top on the bone.  It does not hurt when I type but afterwards I can barely bend my elbow.  It also hurts when picking up things, even very light objects.  Just went to an Ortho doc Wed and he diagnosed lateral epicondylitis/tennis elbow.  It is from the repetitive motion of my fingers typing that causes the tendon that goes to the elbow to get tiny tears in it, thus the pain.  He fit me with a wrap that goes around my arm just below the elbow.  This causes compression and has helped tremendously with the pain.  He also put me on Naprelan which is a strong antiinflammatory.  He said there is no cure and the next step will be a cortisone injection if the bracing and meds do not help.  I also purchased a Morency board by Ergodirect ($100)  It attaches to my keyboard tray and is shaped in such a way that your arms up to your elbows rest on it.  Much better than having your arms just rest on the arms of your chair or hang mid air.  It is SO comfortable to type this way.  Give it a try and good luck.  Go figure, I thought I'd have carpel tunnel after 25 years of transcription, not elbow pain.
hamburger steak with onions, sliced tomatoes, mashed spuds. NM
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Reverse tennis elbow? sm
After 10 years of transcribing, just the last couple of months I am having inflammation and tenderness on the inside of my left elbow.  Not on the right, just the left.  Ergonomics?  Might be.  I have tried putting a folded up towel on the arm of my chair, raising my elbow, and that helps a little.  Anyone else every had this?
It hurts to pick up a cup of coffee. I do not play tennis

but according to my symptoms, tennis elbow is the diagnosis.  Am using a heating pad which gives me relief while it is in place.  Am wondering if using the mouse caused this.  Made it to 47 without CTS after typing MT since age 19 and have tennis elbow! 


I am wondering if this is prominent in those who have been MTs.


 


ball
You'll think I'm crazy, but I use one of those big exercise balls. If you sit on it, you are forced into good posture and work the core muscles at the same time. Most comfortable chair I ever had.
Ball sm
My PT recommended it, she said one insurance company encourages it. I haven't tried it yet, but if I had the time, I would like to, it would take some time to get used to, trying to get over the fear of falling on it -- it will come sooner or later.
I'm sorry too, hair-ball
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crystal ball
AND..........i bet he had no problem spelling out last name SMITH or pt takes Tylenol...that's T Y L E N O L............usually works that way with my doc's
Ball question
Any way to save a ball with a puncture? I'm not cheap, well, yes I am, but I want to at least try to save it. I LUV MINE! Suggestions?
Play The Ball, Not The Man
I am respectfully handing this thread back to Dinosaur, when someone starts playing the man, not the ball, it's time to say cheers because it serves no purpose. Loo, you don't know the first thing about me nor did you bother to take the time to say one reasonable word - to those that did take a moment to at least respond meaningfully, thank you.

A.
DID anyone ever sit on an exercise ball?
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DO any of you ever sit on an exercise ball?
Is that better?! !!
I was 'on the ball' for about

3 years and I think it actually helped my lower back.  Then I busted my wing (in a non-ball-related accident). That was over 4 years ago, though.  I am not looking forward to the breaking-in period all over again. Still, all it's going to cost me is a little lung power to blow the thing back up, so I believe I will give it another try.  Maybe it's just like riding a bicycle? 


And when you get bored, you can always bounce up and down on it.  Plus, your antics amuse your family and friends.


Can you give us a ball park?
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Base for the ball chairs
I actually bought my exercise ball/chair through ebay and it came with a base which has a small back support as well as wheels.  It works out great.
Do you use an exercise ball for a chair?
I know some transcriptionists do, and I think the wine and the ball would make a really fun combination to watch.
Homemade stilts. We had a ball with these. sm
The ice cream truck used to make multiple trips around the block just to watch us.
Balance Ball chair. Has anyone tried?
I found this in a catalogue: http://www.gaiam.com/retail/product/95-1004

I have a balance ball, and now and then I sit on it at my desk. It really does feel great, but the problem is keeping it steady. It's large and I have a hard time keeping myself at a comfy distance from the keyboard. I was thinking of getting this chair as a "supplemental" chair. I don't think it would work for 8 hours a day, but I think it would help alleviate some pressure and strain for periods during my work sessions.

And, this may be TMI - but this past summer I had a breast reduction. (Best thing I've ever done for myself!) The change in my body has definitely affected my posture and has alleviated pain in my back and shoulders. But I really need to strengthen my back and obliques more. I thought this chair might help with that.

Has anyone used this type of chair, or even used a balance ball at their desks? What do you think?
The ball is completely in your hands . .
I don't blame you at all for being frustrated. Someone with experience would have been the wiser choice. This girl is getting an incredible opportunity. All her work will have to be gone over. She will not be able to work on her own for quite some time. We have two new girls in our office who just finished their courses (not a home course for Pete's sake), but we knew what we were getting into. I don't think you need to go to the doctor. If you do not want to be her mentor it will not work out. Otherwise, give it your best. It's going to require a lot of patience on your part. Good luck
Actually, dodge ball is the one game I
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Exercise Ball at Desk
I sat on my ball at the desk a lot during my third pregnancy. It really seemed to help with some of the back problems I was having.

My brother gave me the idea - apparently many people with office jobs in Europe sit on balls all day at their desks.

I am using a regular chair now because my ball sprung a leak, but I plan on replacing it very soon.
Thanks for the warning. I keep trying to use ball of foot, but often use big toe. NM
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An exercise ball can be a great thing!
I know at least a few MTs who exercise on the ball for five minutes or so every hour or so.  Your schedule sounds very tight, so I guess this would be better than nothing!
Never heard of such ball and chain inflexibility before.
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Well, get started. YOU can start the ball rolling.
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I taped a little paper duck on my selectric ball and sm
had fun watching it go back and forth while I typed. I was so happy when Selectrics came out, as those huge carriages always knocked over my cup of tea and anything else that was in its path on my desk!
I guess I'm the odd ball; I LOVE going to home parties! sm
But on the other hand, I HATE shopping. I do the majority of my shopping from home parties -- Lia Sophia (sp?) jewelry, Tastefully Simple (a fave), Pampered Chef. I'm waiting to go to a Southern Living Home Show but haven't been invited to one yet.
Anyone ever type while sitting on stability/exercise ball? sm
Working on getting back in shape.  My Theraband ball is about the same height as my work chair so thinking about using it part of the day to sit on while transcribing.  Wondering if anyone has every done this and how it went.  Even if only for part of a day or an hour, I think it would be a great way to gain core body strength.  Anyone tried this or even thought about it.
The ball works for the butt, but not so well for the lower back.
I sat on an exercise ball for about 2-1/2 years (with a 3 month break in between after giving birth to my son). The first 1-1/2 years before I had my son were great, as my abs were in pretty good shape. After the delivery and after my abs were shot, I had a hard time keeping good enough posture of my back and ended up putting more strain on my lower back, causing injury. I just switched back to a regular chair, and my back feels great comparitively, but my butt hurts. I am going to try one of those donut things though.

If you do try the exercise ball, I noticed that if I kept moving on it, I typed faster and produced more (kept me going more), but be very careful to make sure you are keeping a good posture.

Good luck.
As for wrapping......that's another ball game (hope to do it all tonight, we'll see). - nm
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I threw my back out playing dodge ball in 2nd grade. nm
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You need to give up your psychic friends business and toss your magic 8 ball.
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If you have a Hancock Fabric store near you, they have a knit ball and video that teaches you how to
knit.

I love to quilt, if there is a quilting store near you that gives lessons, that would be great. Mine gives lessons where you can finish a lap quilt in a day.

Also ceramics is fun.
Ball park figure for cataract extraction with no insurance (as an outpatient)
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Champ and Addie (black labs); Mamma, Sally, and Bubba (cats); and Tom the snake (Ball Python).
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Now how are you going to get that size 12 out of
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what size F looks like

http://www.implantinfo.com/photocenter/visitors/21kc/index.html 


bed size
Sometimes the hospital's own website gives the number of beds
Trying It On For Size...

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Does anyone out there work for more than one company as an independent contractor?


I already hold one IC position and I am considering taking on a couple of more.  I have to commit to a certain amount of lines for each, but no set schedule.  They all are paying the same primo-rate with no incentive scale, so it doesn't pay extra to put all my lines in with one company.


You might ask, *Why don't you just increase how much you are working with your first company?*  Well, my answer is that I don't like having a primary and then having my backup account constantly changing in order to provide me with work.  I am thinking that it would work better to work for a couple of different places, each giving me just one primary account (and yes, there are still companies who do that!), and then just sign off of one and onto another when the first one runs out of work...


In my mind, this works out beautifully, but since I have never done it before, I'm hoping to get some pointers for those of you who have.


font size
When paid by cpl, does it affect your line count if you type in a size 10 or size 12 font?
I had no idea there was such a size either.LOL

Just out of curiosity, does anybody know how far into the alphabet the breast size goes?