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I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, but I went on a mini-vacation the afternoon that I posted my original message and lo and behold, I found things to do that didn't have to do with being on my computer.

One thing I'm happy to report is that my grandson laughed the other day. First time we've heard him laugh in a couple of months, which was before he started having the seizures.. My 11-year-old daughter has a stuffed monkey that makes kissy noises and then squeals like a monkey when you push a button. We tried it and he smiled, laughed and kicked his little feet.

He doesn't just sit and stare like he used to, so I guess we're making progress.

Yesterday, I received an announcement in the mail regarding the graduation of a long-time ex-friend's daughter's graduation...wheew!

My question to y'all is...the last time this ex-friend and I spoke, we were not on good terms..and actually, she wasn't really a friend. She was an MTSO that I worked for for about a year. Turned out (and long story short) she was a crazy person!!! Anyway, I was very surprised to receive this announcement.

What would y'all do? Send the girl money?...I have nothing against her, though I don't really know her that well...trash the announcement and forget about it, or what? I am by no means going to attend the ceremony, but should I even acknowledge the receipt of the announcement?

I feel like the "friend" just...like my daughter said...went through her address book and sent everyone in it an announcement...probably just for gifts...your help would be so appreciated!

Has anyone been successful in using the Infinity USB footpedal with editscript? If so, could you outline the steps to do it?

When running spell check, I can't figure out how to get it to allow me to make most changes other than the options provided; so then I have to find the spot in the document afterward when doing my final proofing.

Looking at several different options. Metroscript, MyDocsOnline, and Files To Go seem to be at the top of my list so far. I would appreciate any feedback as to experience with this program. Thank you.

This is a personal question, not exactly related to work. I am going in circles with at least 2 doctors now (and several unrelated specialists) who are not concerned about my lab values, but from what I have looked up, it seems they should be doing something, even if it is just explaining what is going on and why.

Since August last year, my GFR has been 55-59, and from what I've read, that means kidney damage. I am still on indomethacin, which I believe can contribute to kidney damage. I don't know what else could be contributing or what might make things better, or if like they say, it's "within normal limits" and "nothing to worry about".

Indulge me while I stare at computer screen waiting for Q work that isn't there.

I love spaghetti but only served with a great salad with olive oil and some garlic bread. Can't have pasta alone. And needless to say a glass of red wine. No dessert, just extra spaghetti.

Or does it depend on the keyboard? If it depends on keyboard, how can I program it to show up on my monitor in the bold green letters I have seen that some can do? Anyone know?

This doc just dictated an op report...a microdiscectomy...in 114 seconds!! The finished report was just under four pages long. I am so sick and tired of these guys and gals talking a mile a minute. They are so hard to understand and it takes three times as long to get the report done because you have to keep stopping...backing up....stopping....backing up. They kill me.

I am in the beginning stages of this fight..Whether HIPAA is a fighting point or not I am not yet sure..It was a thought...I am researching more on Homeland Security...HIPAA and this new electronic medical record thing that people have been speaking about...While I research..All I am asking for is two things one is if you are willing to go forth with this with me...I blind copy mass emails so NO ONE will get your emaill address... And two give me ideas and guidance...If when the research is done and it doesn't look like it will fly what have you lost,,,nothing..What have I lost a lot of time and energy but at least I gain knowledge...Lets not fight amongst ourselves that was not the idea...

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THE WORD SOUNDS LIKE MAYTHRONER'S SYNDROME. DO ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS AND THE CURRENT SPELLING. I NEED IT FOR A RADIOLOGY BILATERAL LOWER EXTREMITY PROCEDURE REPORT.

When using a C-Phone can one leave a job on hold to take a break or leave for a period of time? Or do you have to finish the job before you leave?

I have been working for JLG for the past month or so and I have to say I am very impressed. This company delivers what they pitch in the interview. They do small things to make you feel part of the company and to make you feel important, but the best part is that so far they have paid on time, with absolutely no hassels of any kind. They strive to make sure that you do not run out of work. I am now assigned to 3 different accounts and so far the work has been more than I can do. They also pay comparable line rates according to other companies across the board.

I wanted to put this out there just in case someone is looking for a position. As I understand it, one of their requirements is that you have 3 years experience with acute care transcription. It has been stated to me several times that they are looking to hire a large number of transciptionsts, so possibly some of you can look into their company. So far, I am very pleased, especially coming from the last company that I worked for. I will be posting about that company later.

Was just browsing a catalogue my son received from ThinkGeek and there is "Das Keyboard" which is a keyboard WITHOUT letters!!! It is $80!!! How many of us have a keyboard like this?

They have a whole bunch of cute stuff for the geek who has everything if anyone is interested.

Everyone is discussing the pros/cons of a national health program, but no-one is saying the exact reason why it takes a long time to see a doctor or have a procedure in Canada.

I am just curious. Do they not have enough doctors? Not enough facilities for operations?

Of course even here in the US it take me 6-8 weeks for a GYN visit and the last time I had to sit in an ER it was 9 hours before we got in to see a doctor.

But I was just wondering what was going on in Canada, I never seem to see an explanation for it all.

I have over 8 years experience in clinic transcription. Any companies out there that hire for weekend work only? Must be at least 8 cents a line.

I like in Southern Utah and would love to chat with any MTs out there that are close by. Send me an email!

Actually dictated: He will return to see us in 3 weeks unless he has any problems.

I think the ASR read my doctor's mind! I would be good money that's what he was thinking!

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The House majority leader late Tuesday tried to deflect criticism of the federal response to Hurricane Katrina by saying "the emergency response system was set up to work from the bottom up," then announced a short time later that House hearings examining that response had been canceled.

Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, said House Republican leaders instead want a joint House-Senate panel set up to conduct a "congressional review" of the issue.

Tempers flared Tuesday during a contentious closed-door meeting between House members and Cabinet secretaries in charge of directing Katrina relief efforts. A Republican representative stood up and said, "All of you deserve failing grades. The response was a disaster," CNN was told by lawmakers emerging from the meeting.

But DeLay countered that assessment later in a news conference by saying that the onus for responding to emergencies fell to local officials.

"It's the local officials trying to handle the problem. When they can't handle the problem, they go to the state, and the state does what they can to, and if they need assistance from FEMA and the federal government they ask for it and it's delivered," DeLay said.

He added that Alabama and Mississippi did a much better job of responding quickly than Louisiana. Alabama and Mississippi have Republican governors.

Rest of story link: http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/09/07/katrina.congress/index.html

Waste of time to MT's. I think the supervisor should use more discretion in the use of company email. !

I have some work that I need help with while I finish my degree. It would be for about six months part time about 3 hours a day. It's interventional cardiology office notes. Is there anyone out there who wants to help?

You can only find out so much from a company's website......of course they are not going to include "not enough work to keep you busy" or "so much work you will never leave your desk again" or even better yet "we really never send you a paycheck." I am looking for a full-time home-based position, preferably clinic, and I do have experience. Can someone recommend a company?!?!?!?!

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