Also was quoting from grammar book but lots older than grammarbook.com...nm
Posted By: doesn't make it right. on 2007-03-15
In Reply to: Here are rules from grammarbook.com and it agrees with BOS on the caps with apostrophe - Jade
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lots of sexy older men - Clint Eastwood...nm
....if you will. It's the rule book of grammar, file set up, etc. that many places
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so is a good grammar book found at any bookstore or online--sm
for HALF the price and their guidelines do not change every six months in them. You know, you people hate AAMT because of them selling the american MT out and condoning outsourcing to China, but then you turn around and buy into their money grabbing scam of their BOS book, which changes its mind every six months just to make you buy another book. How blind!!
Here are rules from grammarbook.com and it agrees with BOS on the caps with apostrophe
Rule 8 The plurals for capital letters and numbers used as nouns are not formed with apostrophes.
Examples
She consulted with three M.D.s.
BUT
She went to three M.D.s' offices.
The apostrophe is needed here to show plural possessive.
She learned her ABCs.
the 1990s not the 1990's
the '90s or the mid-'70s not the '90's or the mid-'70's
She learned her times tables for 6s and 7s.
Exception: If the apostrophe is needed to avoid confusion, use it and be consistent within a sentence.
Example: Her 0's and 6's looked similar.
I think the OP was quoting HER e-mail. NM
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uncomfortable with phrasing/quoting
I don't know that I'd go so far as to say that this person thinks she knows more than the doctors. IT seems more like clarification over how to handle this situation is in order, by either the employer or her QA person, supervisor etc. I've been in the business for 25 years, and I know we see and hear a lot that seems "odd," and there are times where it is your responsibility, after the fact, to flag reports and let somebody know about things. Two cases in point ... I worked for children's hospital where one of the pediatricians (not trained in pyschology) was seeing adults for psychiatric concerns. Long story, and I'm sure you wondered how that was possible but it was. And we also, at that same hospital had a doctor who swore and complained on tape (little asides) and something like this was mentioned to him, and changes were made. However, when something is in quoted, such as what this person has mentioned, it doesn't matter what is said, you have to transcribe it, and whether or not this was a psych note is not the issue. The fact that the doctor wanted it noted meant that it was important. For example, this patient might often times be abusive, and thus it is noted in reports, just as a "drug-seeking" patients behavior may be noted, which is also the doctor's opinion on the person's behavior, but needs to be noted. I know that if you routinely get reports, the content of which you are not comfortable with, this is when you go to your supervisor, or whoever, and ask for a different account, or workload etc. Believe me, over the years, and sitting in one place getting work from all over the country, you are going to hear some things, and the only real blank (shudder, because I hate blanks) is truly something that cannot be understood or verified. This particular instance, it was a direct quote and the "blank" space for what was said could mean all the difference. That's my 8-1/2 cents worth, and I think this was an excellent question to have posed, because not everybody would know what to do when confronted with this. Happy transcribing everyone. -A
BBQ, slaw, cornbread, ham, casseroles, lots of veggies, chicken pastry, lots of desserts!! BIG fami
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Lots of inexpensive decorations at Big Lots. Had a party last year.
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Updating surgical references - new Stedmans Word Book, Tessier Surgery Book or others - best one in
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Just make a note in your book and go on. Every book I read you can find an error
or 2. Nobody is perfect. Lucky you only paid $60. New it is $80 or more.
LOTS and LOTS of video tapes and DVDs.
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I would buy book by Dog Whisperer. His TV shows covers things like this and would think his book mi
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Quick Look Drug Book (book & CD/ROM)..sm..
Does anyone use both. I'm definitely getting the CD/ROM and am debating about buying both. I don't see any reason to have both but there could be something I don't know.
I noticed CD/ROMs are on backorder but they're selling downloadable versions. I can handle that.
The Sted's Ortho & Rehab Words is probably my most used book and then the Lab Words book. GL! nm
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Medical Word Book by Sloan, Surgical Word Book by sm
Tessier, Dorland's dictionary, BOS, and my very fave I think is now out of print but called Spellright by Rice.
Not only are you older (sm)
but you're wiser too! And, yes, you are hopelessly out of it. These poor kids are racking up so much debt with this silliness! Of course, the limited selection of appropriate clothing doesn't help either. I'd love nothing more than to go into the girls' section and find a pair of shorts that have more than two inches of fabric in the crotch! But that is another subject.....
since I am 18 (much older now)....sm
Sounds like you need to find a good one, #1, and #2, one who really specializes in the cervical spine (mine does - he does it all, but he really specialiizes in the head and neck).
Hope you feel better very soon!!! 
Older seems better to me
I've edited tons of MTs and I feel the older ones are usually wayyyy better!! Grammer, punctuation, medical terminology, reliability, the whole thing!
I got $1.00 says I'm older than you LOL
but I don't trust the corporate news primarily because their MAIN function is to frighten, titillate, and distract.
If you want to get a handle on all that fear, do more research on just how much and how often your government is lying to you with regard to foreign policy (and domestic as well).
9/11 was preventable - but your government would rather use the fear generated from it to SCARE people into submission than wage any proper investigation. If anyone thinks the official story is the WHOLE story, they must be smoking crack.
I am *rarely* scared, but I spend a lot of time being upset at the corruption in our government - and how easily good people believe just about any story it chooses to tell (via the corporate media)...
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No not really. I look older but not fatter.
How old is John Travolta anyway. He was so cute in Grease too. Loved his dancing and now I just wonder if he has the same moves since he gained weight. He didn't look all that bloated in Pulp Fiction either. It's just lately he has looked too heavy for his frame.
And what do you consider an older woman?
I can assure you that I'm not an older woman. Thirty is not old. I still get carded buying alcohol. I've never bleached my naturally blonde hair either. The clothes aren't skimpy. I have full coverage with nothing hanging out. I certainly don't shop in the plus or women sized departments either. It's just a change from slob mode, which is the point I was trying to make. Women will feel and look younger by taking a few moments to care about their appearance. Try some trendier clothes, a new hairstyle, a touch of makeup. Besides, if I was a fat, ugly, old lady as you're implying, troll, hubby would tell me. He's the one who didn't like my "comfortable" work clothes to begin with.
I have an older model sm
Can't use it while I'm typing. If I crank the massage action up so that my back feels good, then there is too much vibration and I literally cannot focus on the monitor. I am not sure if the newer models are like this or not.
BTW, just FYI, my kids are a tad older...sm
than your older children.....25 and 23....didn't want you to think I'm a real old biddie....*lol*
Hope you resolve things....sounds like a family therapy would help solve because if you don't resolve....these buildups you get....will continue until you die. Best get into some therapy - it works WONDERS if one applies it! *S*
Best of luck!!
I WAS only joking, I'm a yr older than U..sm
Sorry if I offended you, I was joking because I'm older and I do read many blogger sites of much older, more journalistic type writers, and famous people who are also bloggers.
Again, sorry for any offense taken, none was meant! 
well I'm older than y'all and I can tell you....sm
I got less than a decade on you but it starts happening around 40+ (*winks at the 39 y/o poster) and it happens. At 40, I started writing down lists, whereas prior I never needed a list (to go shopping, let's say). About halfway through my 40s, it was "where are my keys and/or my eyeglasses" things. I talked to a bunch of women who confirmed this (older than me). Now, I do the room - "why did I just walk in here?" - thing.
I try not to worry about it. I had a dad (who died nearly 2 years ago at a very old age and more than twice my age *S*) whose short-term memory was not great from his 60s on into his 90s, but his long-term memory was so EXCELLENT that he could tell you a story about a horse, his neighborhood, and a situation that he experienced at 5 years old (an emotional trauma) with such clarity and lucency, you could picture the entire situation yourself. That, in and of itself, amazed many!
So, don't beat yourselves up about this stuff. There are lots of books out about this very subject. When you think about these things, well....what's the alternative? (I'm thinking some extra serotonin *LOL*) - but really, these things will occur and I'm not choosing the alternative, that's a given (i.e., death). *LOL* So, I'll live with these challenging things happening and try not to kick myself every time I mess up.
I will tell you I am much better about my keys and eyeglasses today because I made places for them to sit (if I remember to not toss them wherever *LOL*)
You are all not alone, that's a given too 
I have noticed this myself as well, although I am a little older than you (49). SM
My short term memory has been declining. Just nice to know somewhat else has noticed this too. Not all in my head.
In your older computer you probably already
put a lot of stuff into the dictionary/spellchecker, which unless you have a backup of the directory you have to start all over again.
When you get older, more anxiety?
I am in the 60s now so don't know about it getting worse. Am looking forward to a high school reunion this weekend. I only have anxiety if I have to speak in front of a lot of people or even stand on a stage in front of people. I love my home and so love being able to work from home but as far as anxiety escalating in later years, ?? same as before for me.
It is actually not an older program. One of our sm
hospitals just got it and it is the newest version. It is one of the ones that has been around the longest, but they are constantly changing and improving it. I have a few MTs that hate it, a few that love it and a few that could care less either way. Like anything else, it is a matter of personal preference.
Older generation?
I am a little bit younger than the flower children, and I know a lot of our politicians and CEO's are "old". I agree with you about where this country is headed. I also agree that it is time for a change. However, I am not sure you can count on the younger generation to bring this about. My experience with most young adults around now is that they are more self-centered than any generation before. There are more young adults still mooching off their parents than ever in history. Also many MTSOs in business today are younger people who see the global economy as an easy way to get rich without putting in the time to build wealth through hard work. There is a lot more that can be said about that.
Unless you have an older computer all you need to do
is stick the flash drive in a USB port. I go into Windows Explorer and click and drag my file into whatever drive the flash drive is. Very easy to do. I would not want to use a flash drive either unless the teacher is going to download it immediately and give it back.
We have 3 receivers. Two are older ones
where you pretty much have to point the remote directly at the box. The newer one where you can be anywhere in the room is DRD435RH. This is about 4 years old, so I would think the DVR should be able to do the same thing.
We have favorites, but at least 2 other options, maybe 3, where you can block certain channels so it is like having favorites. I like the DIY type channels and DH does not. It has my channels blocked as he is a surfer and blocking mine eliminates having to go through all mine. When I want to watch I switch to all channels.
If you go to Direct's website they might have the info more detailed.
Which one did you get...the older one or the newer one?
The ergopro is the newer one and has a USB connection. The older one has a PS/2 connection. The older one is far better in my opinion. Lot of good reviews on the older Belkin board on both Amazon and Newegg. Excellent key touch but it is a loud keyboard just to warn you. I loved it and still continue to use it but I found that it was harder for VR because it is a big keyboard so I using a smaller split board now. The only disadvantage to the Belkin ergoboard older model is the key markings wear off quite quickly.
it was supposed to be the older one, SM
but the seller sent me a plain, flat, dirty keyboard! I was sooo mad. Fortunately I complained enough and sent him copies of receipts from Amazon showing it was supposed to be the Belkin ergo (he insisted he clearly stated what he was sending) that he has finally agreed to send my money back.
So, as soon as he refunds my money (I got an e-mail from Amazon saying I should be getting it soon), I will look for the older one that you are talking about.
Thanks for sharing your experiences! :)
Chickadee
Use older version
Thanks Renee. I have already uninstalled and reinstalled so many different versions and none of them work. I tried to convert the .dss file using that convert program, I forget what it is called, it's free from NCH, but it wouldn't convert it. But I will try it again and let you know what happens. Thanks again for your ideas.
Like everything else, older ones work the best
I do have one very old keyboard that I have on hand -- just in case but the only thing I don't like is it is not wireless and it still has all the keys on it. I think it is from my very first computer. Justs like us "old broads" the don't make them like they used to and the newer ones just don't last.
I usually feel bad for the older
I also feel bad when I see an older person eating alone at a restaurant. When I say older, I mean 75+. I feel like inviting them to sit with us, but that would be too weird.
I also feel bad for people with no insurance or people that will not fill scripts because of the cost. 
This is the only profession that the older
you get the less money you make. I hate it too and looking to get out!!
Assuming it's XP or older
Hit the Windows logo button, go into control panel, and from there click on appearance/themes. Go to choose a screen saver. From that window, the bottom half has the power saver options; I believe it says monitor options, but it will also include the options for your hard drives. In there, you can find the choices as to whether or when to shut down the hard drive, hibernate, time to turn on the screen saver, etc. Vista is probably similar steps, but I'm not sure how exactly you get to the screen saver page.
Hope that helps!
Many single older people need help, too.
I knew a lady who had lived with a man for 30 years. He got Alzheimer's and his daughter had him declared incompetent. She threw this lady out of the house she had lived in for those 30 years (common law marriage not recognized here). No one could find a will, so this lady was on the streets for all intents and purposes. She called me one afternoon to ask how much I would charge her a month for rent (she had only social security, minimal) to live on, had Parkinson disease, heart problems, diabetes, etc. Knowing she was a proud lady and I was working in a hospital at the time, I told her I would charge $50.00 a month for food, but if she helped clean the house and cooked in exchange for rent, that would be great.
She lived with me until her death 7 years later. My mother had passed away about a year earlier, but this dear lady became my best friend and my substitute mother. I was compensated in ways you never will never know, but monitarily it was wonderful. She was a wonderful seamstress and could knit, so after that I rarely if ever had to buy any clothes, just some yarn or fabric. My mother had spoiled me completely, my late husband had spoiled me, and then I had the wonderful fortune of having this lady as my friend who took over where they left off.
Before she called me, she had rented a room in a cheap motel and it took all her money. She went to the local food bank to try to get food, but they told her she was not eligible because she had no children. It would take several months for her to become eligible on medicaid. Her medications cost so much that she would have to pay 100% by September because she had exhaused her medical benefits, so I bought those for her - unless I could convince a few doctors on staff to help by getting drug reps to contribute a few for her. Is this what we do to our senior citizens?
I am not asking for praise. I just think it is time that we all look around and see what is happening. There are a lot of people in this world who need compassion and help, and we really should do what we can to ease their discomfort.
I have an older version of QuickLook so the
newer meds aren't included. I always go to RxList first, but lots of times find that even drugs that are a year old aren't included and I have to go to Google.
Wow. I want one. I have an older Natural keyboard that
I've been using for years. All the letters are worn off, and I use a piece of wood to prop it up into the natural typing position. I never did understand why keyboards propped up in reverse to how your hands are supposed to be positioned. Since using my little block of wood to prop my keyboard up, my wrist problems are gone.
The older a woman gets, the slimmer the SM
pickings. Also, it is every woman for herself. When I dated when young, all girlfriends were fixing people up. Forget that over 40.
I believe eharmony would be safer than going the online route alone. At least there is some screening. Good luck to you.
The older men want either someone to support them or a nurse or
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my brain... the older I get I can't remember
anything....
Did I say all older women are those things? No. nm
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My version is an 8-SR2. I guess maybe that is older than yours? nm
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years ago, older equipment an MD would
Some older movies, but good ones...
The Life of David Gale...excellent movie...Kevin Spacey, I think...
Mona Lisa Smile...Julia Roberts...I really liked this one, so did my teenage daughter...
Forrest Gump, of course, one of my all-time favorites...we all know who he is (and the soundtrack is awesome)!!!
Have a lovely weekend...
Has anyone moved 3 older dogs in together? sm
Hello,
I recently got married and have a 7-year-old female terrier-cocker spaniel, and my new husband has a 7-year-old male cocker spaniel and an 11-year-old female lab retriever. My dog has become more aggressive against the other 2 dogs, especially over the past week, where she's not wanting them to eat or drink. We've separated their feed/drink areas but she's still being aggressive with them. So far she hasn't bitten one of the other dogs but has come very close to it with their fighting. Fortunately his dogs only fight back when she actually attacks them and ignore her when she's just growling and barking at them, so that cuts down on the number of dog fights.
Does anyone have any other ideas on how to get her to be nice to his dogs?
Help with an older Lanier system
I need to get an owner's manual for an older analog call-in system by Lanier. I believe it is called the voicewriter 650 model #P145. It is the one that has four microcassettes in a carousel on top that spins. I got it from a friend, but of course she can't find the manual and I don't know the functions and she can't remember all of them I have tried calling Lanier and they have given my like five different numbers and no one can seem to help and it is frustrating. So I thought someone on here might be familiar with the system or know how to get a manual or if there is one online. Thank you in advance for any help!
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