Edward (Ed) M. Wontor, 89, passed away at his home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2017. Wontor worked as a court reporter in…
Posts published in March 2017
Roughly 20,000 free educational videos provided by the University of California, Berkeley, are being taken off the Internet because they do not have closed captioning,…
By Diana Netherton The duties of a court reporter, often referred to as a stenographer, have essentially remained the same for the past 100 years.…
Flattery will get you everywhere Q. All right. Was she a young woman? A. Probably somewhere around my age. Q. So a young woman? A.…
Court reporting students agree: Meeting new people and learning new things are the best reasons to attend a conference like the NCRA Convention & Expo.…
The NCRA Convention & Expo provides students the best opportunity to learn from the pros and experience the court reporting and captioning professions through the…
By Brenda Rogers-Fiscus, Deborah Smolinske, and Beverly Thomas It’s Friday at 7:30 p.m. The weekend has officially started. You’re just kicking back to relax with…
By Vicki Akenhead-Ruiz The reporting profession is all about the “spoken word.” However, as a mental health counselor, I hear the stories of individuals who…
By Kathryn Thomas The best and longest-lasting work relationships have been those I’ve gained through people I meet. Ever since I was certified, I’ve…
By Renee Cuffe We spend so much time doing what we do that I wonder what happens to our brains, how our chosen professions must…
Currently resides in: Minneapolis, Minn. Employment type: Freelance court reporter Member since: 2013 Graduated from: Rasmussen Business College Theory: Computer-Compatible Stenograph Theory What are your…
The Technology Committee recently shared a March 10 article from Redmond Magazine entitled “3 Roadworthy Windows 10 Laptops.” The article included the Dell XPS 15,…
Armed with machines, flyers, and posters, NCRA members Darlene Parker, FAPR, RPR, and Steve Clark, CRC, presented for the second year in a row at…
NCRA’s Matthew Barusch, Manager of State Government Relations, represented the Association at the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting on March 21.…
NCRA’s Education Department has announced a new webinar titled English Grammar Gremlins: Ways to Conquer Them. Many speakers and writers will use the wrong word…
California-based Atkinson-Baker Court Reporters announced in a press release issued March 25 that the firm is now offering Web conferencing for depositions. Read more.
The Financial News & Daily Record posted an article on March 27 that showcases the career of NCRA member Diane Tropia, a freelance court reporter…
The Wisconsin Law Journal posted an article on March 8 quoting NCRA members Sheri Piontek, RPR, CRC, and Bob Gramann, RPR, about the reasons why…
In a press release issued March 22, Depo International, headquartered in Chicago, Ill., announced it is expanding its services to an international audience. Read more.
NCRA’s Leadership Library provides state association leaders immediate access to an array of resources aimed to help them to excel in their governing roles. “Although…