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Maybe nationalist. Everyone else is listing countries of origin. White english speakers at the wor

Posted By: racist? on 2006-07-01
In Reply to: You can tell they're White Anglo Saxon Protestants (WASPs) by voice alone? - wow, you're a racist!

They like to show off, play with the language. At least the ESLs learn to say it, and always say it the same way, every time. The Caucasian English-speakers are the worst, arrogant, effusive with the language.


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Anyone know the origin of the AMTA guidelines?
I was told that the 2 women in Amherst came up with this book just to make money and that they really don't (excuse me, do not) know their "elbow from their kneecap". I know it took me some getting used to: 1 space after a period and colon, using numerals instead of writing out numbers, not using contractions, etc., etc. I see the book on sale with the guidelines, but does anyone know who wrote it? Frankly, I think it makes medical reports look a little less professional than they used to. I have been a MT for 20 years and even though I am using the new guidelines, I am not crazy about them.
Halloween has Christian origin. Please sm

Please see the link below. 


justify your answer origin.
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Why not leave them white or off-white and use

accessories and window treatments to bring it together.  Personally, I like neutral color walls and like to decorate around them.  You can bring the rooms together with nice window treatments, throw pillows, and candles with candle holders. 


Pier-1 imports has great decorating ideas.


 


Good luck.


$10+ to $15+ in the listing I saw - nm
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Job listing on a different forum for
a very, very good hourly salary base, plus shift differential, etc.  I wonder why some places pay so well and others (especially working at home for a transcription service) seem so cheap.
MD-IT has listing for surgery
Go to MTJobs, and the sixth listing is for MD-IT.  They are looking for full-time employees for surgical work.  Good luck. 
The only problem with that is when you are listing and numbering them, even
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resume question - listing wpm
I have a lot of experience but I am just not the fastest transcriptionist.  Do you put your wmp on the cover letter or resume? Especially if it it not one of your strengths?
I emailed a link to you. It gives a listing
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listing current employer
 You might be better off to put current job on resume.  Have been out of school for a long time, but was always told to be up front and list all jobs from present back a few years.  I think when asked for a reference, most places say,  "Yes, the person worked here", blah, blah, blah.  I have had four MT jobs, along with a time of being self-employed, and have had no trouble - did have one "suit" that I absolutely did not get along with, but listed the hospital anyway.  Go with the truth.  You can sleep with a clear conscience that way. 
of course they speak english, with an accent but they speak British-English quite well.
And I can't speak Indian so I guess they have an edge don't they?
There are several errors, but if this IS a test, listing them isn't doing her any favors.
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? about job listing for Nebraska Heart InstituteSM

Does anyone here work for them?  They stated they have "excellent" benefits.  Could you tell me what that means/what it includes?  Could you tell me (approx) how much they cost for a family and what kind of co-pay and deductible there are?  How do you like working there?  Are the dictators fairly clear (for the most part)?  Is it difficult to make the required 1500 lines per day?  Also, (if you don't mind) could you share the payscale (just low to high would be fine)?  I've left my e-mail if you'd rather correspond by e-mail.  Thank you for your help.  :)


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looking for a web site to find listing of psychiatrists.
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Does anyone know where to find a listing of the V.A. Medical Center physicians?
Thanks for the help.
I don't know if Ephedra will make your UDS positive, but usually you fill out a form listing any
medications you might be taking and I always thought the purpose of that was rule out false positives. 
What about different countries
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That should highest paid work at home jobs...look at number 7 to see the pic and listing!
That picture sure made me laugh. :)
You mean the countries of the "irrelevant" UN?
You mean "Old Europe"? You mean the country whose fine wine is poured down the gutters here? You mean that country whose democratically elected leader should be assassinated?

Pop Quiz: In what year did 14,000 French die in a heat wave?

Answer: 2003. Don't you remember all that news coverage we got here and how generous everybody was? Perhaps the freedom fries have affected your memory.
Selling the BOS to MTs in other countries?
Does the AAMT really sell the BOS to MTs in India and Pakistan?  Can MTs there belong to the AAMT?
I see the difference, but in other countries...
they consider dogs and cats as food consumption. They were in other countries killing birds over the bird flu which were their pets and some were for food consumption, but they have to kill them all because it travels. They are totally different than we are here in the states when it comes to dogs and cats. I gave up Chinese food for that reason and stick to only Loo mein and hope that it's really a noodle. lol
Outsourcing to other countries

We are the only ones who can do something about this.  I wanted to toss around some ideas. 


 


A.  We should research and get all the information we need, talk to lawyers and talk to anyone who can help us get started.


B.  We should have a new association.  American Medical Transcription Association – AMTA.  That is just an idea.


C.  Picket lines.  OFFSHORE NO MORE!!  Sorry, I borrowed the phrase from another poster.  I hope you don't mind.


D.  We should notify news papers, news stations, and talks shows that actually make a difference sometimes (Montel, Oprah……any other ideas for that?)


E.  We should notify all clinics, hospitals, doctors, and any/every place in the United States and Canada that need transcription services.


F.  We need to notify the general public…refer to D.


G.  A specific board, group, or chat room dedicated only to OFFSHORE NO MORE should be created and moderated accordingly.


H.  Union?  What do we need to do to get this started?


 


I don't know where to start, but we, collectively, need to do something.  I have been wondering we could possibly be (sp?) black balled if our identities are revealed?  If so, it won't last forever.  Maybe the beginning of all this needs to be the new association and that can be our steppingstone.  We can make this better for our future and future MTs.  The thing is that we need to do something.  We can't just talk about it and complain against it and hope that someone else will do something for us or that someone else will take a stand.  We have a voice if do this together.  The ball just needs to start rolling….


We might as well face it, we are being taken over by other countries, thanks to our

government.  You have got to read this article at


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080604/ap_on_re_us/domestic_workers_rights;_ylt=AuYJ4gKnmseAW_rqGopWh.FH2ocA


Domestic workers sue, lobby, organize for workplace rights -THESE ARE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS PEOPLE!


I just want to crawl in a hole and DIE!  I am so worried for my children.  Soon, the US of A will be owned, run and operated by other countries totally!


UNBELIEVABLE!


 


As one of the richest countries in the WORLD, it's not odd
that other countries think we can help ourselves. Makes absolute sense to me that no one is offering help.
Reports are going to third world countries, often with out SS#. nm
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unfortunately they send work to other countries

they offshore to other countries from the usa because what's important to most dictators, and again unfortunately, is the cheapest price they will get for transcription......now, I didn't say they would receive good quality MT work back - but they will only be paying 3, 4 or 5 cpl for that offshore work.....so they have chosen to COMPROMISE QUALITY!!!!  Blechhhhhhhhhhhh!!!



USA has safeguards that 3rd World Countries DO NOT!
Like your MTSO or ISP company being subpoened to give up your name and address.

Like a city, county, state or federal Attorney General's office who will proceed to charge, prosecute and imprison you for divulging, or worse, blackmailing an institution, like a Pakistani transcriber did, in 2003.

At least we know the American Criminal Justice System can and will prosecute, but what can an American Institution or patient do about violation of privacy or blackmail in India or Pakistan?--VERY LITTLE.
Hey, bombing other countries defeated Hitler.
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Background checks on MTs fro third world countries?? LoL. Are you serious? nm
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All other countries expect newcomers to learn
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I wonder if CS is ALSO teaching Coding to India & other countries?
I know they teach MT to India and other countries, the latest one being Jamaica.

Yet they still take money from US students, even though they are training overseas to help them take more jobs away.
Speakers ???

Do many of you fellow MTs use speakers while working or just plug your headphones into computer and work that way.  For the ones that do use speakers, is the dictation clearer or louder?  I have never used speakers before and wondered if I should.


TIA


speakers

Can anyone recommend quality speakers for difficult dictators?  I have my computer volume maxed out, as well as my headphones and I still need more volume with certain dictators who whisper.  Something with an EQ built in would be great for those mumblers too. 


Also, has anyone had experience with the Bose headphones? 


speakers
The whisperers drive me crazy!  Did you go with the $300 set or the $140 for the Bose?
speakers
I've always used the metal "Lanier" type headphones and they've been great, but I just tried a pair of Sony "digital reference" headphones for listening to music. They are a little heavy on your head, but the sound quality is wonderful.. you hear things you couldn't before.  Having the speakers on just seems to muffle voice for me and I tend not to hear as well.  So, next to the Sonys, I would use the metal earphones. Hope this helps. 
Using speakers
Does anyone plug their headphones into speakers instead of the computer?  If so, do you think the sound quality and mush mouths are better?  Thanks for your input.
donations for the relief coming from 50+ countries, including

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You are worried about your home? Most of these records go to third world countries. I would rather
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Sadly, I agree that more and more jobs are going to go to 3rd world countries. However, that is not
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I have them plugged in to my speakers.
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I haven't ever tried that since I got the speakers.
It's worth a try. I have used all the cheap headphones and had little noise. This humming is making me crazy...or is the doctors? Thanks for the tip!
speakers/headset
I have an extension i bought at radio shack and plug/unplug speakers/headset - makes it easier than getting to the rear of the computer. I've never seen a splitter - it would make sense!
No, there is no where on my speakers to plug into so I must ..sm
plug the headset directly into the back of the computer..on the floor..hard to access. Then I have to unplug the headset and plug up the speakers when I want to use them so not quite an ideal set-up!
You might need a better set of phones and/or speakers, too. nm
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Thanks for that tip! I will check on that box. I do use speakers (sm)
I have always had to use some kind of external boost for audio. I have some hearing loss (I believe partly as a result of MT), and I have never gotten good enough sound just from the computer.

I used to use a Radio Shack amplifier and plug my headset into that with an adaptor jack. Now I have computer speakers with a headphone jack on one of them. It provides very good sound for one company I work for, but I recently got a side job and the sound quality isn't so good. I am definitely going to try the Sound Blaster box. I think I'm going to invest in some noise cancelling headphones that someone else on the board suggested.

This is such a great resource!
Good Speakers?
I would like to get away from headphones too.

Where do I find those speakers mentioned (or other good ones I can use)?

Right now I am plugging my headphones into $30 speakers I got at Best Buy. They sound crappy without my headphones.
Headsets / Speakers

Anyone know of good headsets that provide clarity?  I am looking for that rather than volume.


I have also thought about just using good speakers (no headset), but I am wondering if it would cause more errors of sublte wording.  It seems like it would be better on the ears but not as good for hearing.


Input is appreciated.


speakers & headphones

I'm looking for any recommendations for new speakers and headphones for my computer.  I'm starting a new account and the audio isn't all that great, I was just wondering if upgrading my speakers and headphones would make things better.


Thanx for any information.


Donna


should read...ESL and EFL speakers.nm
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