So he was a Beatle, so he was popular and put out good music.

• Happy X-Mas (War is Over if U want it)! - John & Yoko
  • Merry Christmas, but I though this - me
    • It is but there is nothing wrong with Christmas discussion here. - Administrator nm
  • "Peace on Earth" - Merry Christmas to - Pokey
  • Yes, we idolize people who do drugs and serve placenta pate. - NOT
    • Oh there are placenta eaters everywhere, with hairy legs and armpits SM - Becky
      • John Lennon was a bazillionaire. he had seen it - all, done it all...he was bored
        • John Lennon did NOT eat a placenta! - RadGuy
      • How can someone preach to others about right and wrong - that's not it
        • Let he who is without sin cast the - first stone...is that you? no msg
          • The same goes for John and Yoko. They can preach to others - cast the first stone - that's funny! Stoners
    • John Lennon was much more than about drugs. NM - NJMT
      • He was very peaceful - sm
        • Yes, he was peaceful because he was so whacked out on drugs. He was a drug addict who wrote songs. - SoftVoice
        • Yep, that's right. He was a stoner, so of course he was peaceful! - hahahahahaha
          • You should do as much for peace. - enlightened MT
            • You have no clue who I am so you don't know my level of peacefulness. - Sharon (sm)
              • He was and is a hero to me...nm - IHMT
              • Not a hero? Surely U jest, Sharon! - RadGuy
                • He was a hero to me, too. nm - Becky
                • My hero too, luv him, peace to all. - me2
                  • So he was a Beatle, so he was popular and put out good music. - Sharon (sm)
                    • Ever hear of Working Class Hero? - RadGuy
                      • But don't you think that's part of the problem with America? - not a hero
                        • John Lennon didn't do extraordinary things? - RadGuy
                          • Those things are not indicative of a hero, RadGuy. People who fought in battle - to preserve our country, those (sm)
                            • He died because of his fame. Not enough for you? SM - Becky
  • Merry CHRISTmas to you too. - me
    • Everybody cramming that CHRISTmas down your throat is as SM - Becky
      • Why don't people practice peace and love,just - like Jesus taught them?
      • Hey Becky, I think the owner made it pretty clear that Christmas is celebrated - on this site. Since you (sm)
        • Don't get me wrong. I'm all about Christmas. SM - Becky

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The whole reasoning behind VR is to decrease cost to clients and to speed up TAT (well that and to increase revenue for MTSOs).  But, just as more and more clients are starting to find out about offshore outsourcing, the cost effectiveness may not be such an advantage.  Being on VR for several months now, it seems like even the sloppiest work is submitted for the sake of getting it out quickly.  I've found, and it has been reported here repeatedly, that those on VR are told not to "pretty it up", just make sure it's accurate.  Even the banned abbreviations on the JHACO list are allowed in favor of quick editing.  Things that never would be acceptable in straight typing are allowed in VR.  Sooner or later this is going to catch up and the money saved on VR will just switch to risk management.  What once seemed like a big money saver will end up costing them more in the long run, just like outsourcing to India.

Also, it is a proven fact that those who are very high producers in straight typing (1500 to 1600 lines a day) will most likely not make the money that new MTs or less skilled MTs will.  Those who are producing approximately 1000 to 1100 lines a day will have no problem doubling that.  With some MTSOs cutting the VR editing rates to 55% of base line count, it isn't feasible for experienced, skilled high producers to work on VR at half the base rate. Thus, a lot of skilled MTs will be moving on to companies without VR.  Without some of the tools required, VR mandates that the editors will correctly use and spell terms that would otherwise be done by expanders.  A new MT isn't going to catch the "mistakes" as quickly or as often as a highly-skilled MT with years and years under the belt. That, too, will contribute to the lower quality of finished product. As far as increased TAT, it might increase it a little but full editing isn't as quick as QA editing, so the increase in TAT isn't going to be that dramatic IMO.

I can see VR being advantageous for the quicker, easier reports such as radiology and ER, and I can see it catching on for a while.  But, I think sooner or later it will trend back to the clients wanting professionalism over quick, money-saving efforts that will end up costing them more in the long run either in risk management or outright lawsuits.

I have an online musicstore with Burnlounge at http://burnlounge.com/mlbliss and they are LEGAL to download from.

I would be very careful dowloading free music--they are fining people for this.  If you aren't paying for it--then consider it illegal

like soothing music you would get with yoga.  A lot of people like Windsor Pilates.  I personally did not care for them.  I LOVE Denise Austin's pilates DVDs.  I have a couple.  One has a 30-minute workout and then I have one that is Hit the Spot in which the work outs are only 10 minutes.  I will do one of the core or abdomen ones in the a.m. and then do a lower bod one later in the day. 

Pilates do wonders for your strength, toning, flexibility.  I have been doing them off and on for years.  If I stop doing them for a few months and come back, I can tell the different in my flexibility and strength in just about 4 work outs.  I do them about 3 times a week.

My 9yo grandson is into ACDC. I want to turn him on to some alternatives. I am downloading some music for a Xmas present for him and need some suggestions as to something a 9yo ACDC fan might enjoy. Thanks.

be able to burn CDs too.    We don't have iPods. 

Tried iTunes - liked it, but since we don't have Apple products not sure it will work for us.

Tried Wal-Mart - liked it, but songs are only good for 30 days unless you burn.  I like to burn, but usually have that CD in the car and like to play off the computer too.

Various others that have a monthly fee charge additional $$ if you burn to CD and then if you discontinue the service supposedly all MP3 files are rendered inactive.

We range from 11 to 48 and like a variety of music, also like something user friendly. 

I need a chart where they list all the services and the pros and cons of each. 

nm