By Pamela Dehnke “You know,” my mother told me, “my uncle was a court reporter during the Great Depression, and he made enough money, not…
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About 5,800 miles west of San Francisco, Calif., in the North Pacific Ocean sits the island of Guam, an organized, unincorporated territory of the United…
By Carol Naughton In a world where communication is paramount, accessibility can often be taken for granted or, worse, overlooked. However, for the past decade…
Ireland; The Emerald Isle; Home of Saint Patrick, the island’s patron saint; beautiful scenery; Guinness Stout; rugby; horse racing; world-renowned literature; football; Celtic music; Irish…
By Maxine Roberts Once upon a time, not long ago — well, maybe it was a long time ago — I decided to start court…
By Sonia Trevino When I let people know that I would be retiring at the end of 2024, I was met with, “What? No, you can’t. The…
By Chris DeGrazio Since 2021 Margary Rogers, RPR, CRI, of Washington, D.C., an official reporter and NCRA Director, and I have collaborated to host informative…
By Shirle Perkins During this season I have witnessed, with joy, prom send-offs, graduations, and parties. I love spring. I remember well my last spring…
By Sara S. Clark In the worlds of harness racing and stenography, an unexpected and heartwarming connection has been made. Prepare to be amazed as…
By Kim Xavier I’m often asked, “Why are you always smiling and so happy all the time?” Well, I can promise you I am not…
With the right preparation, it is possible to combine the best of both worlds and enjoy a fulfilling career in paradise. By Debbie Hennings It…
By Margary Rogers Being a parent can be one of the most exhilarating feelings that a person can have. It can also be one of…
By Jason Meadors In 2012 a call came through asking if I’d like to report a big case in Seoul, South Korea, for a few…
As we embark upon celebrating Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday in the United States, Margary Rogers, RPR, CRI, an official court reporter and CART captioner in…
As a CART captioner based in Washington, D.C., Carmen Cromartie is no stranger to high-profile government events. But providing CART services at the White House…
During the holidays most of us are fortunate enough to spend more time with friends and family. It’s also a time when we may feel…
Technology has given CART captioners the ability and the choice to work remotely from home. But for Renee Russo, RPR, CRR, working as a CART…
By Kathy Cortopassi For many years I have competed in the National Speed and Realtime Contests. It’s never easy, but I am a competitor at…
In case you’ve been wondering (or secretly suspecting) what the most misspelled word in the country is, a recent study is here to slake your…
Last Saturday eight NCRA staffers (and a couple of family members and dogs) met in Manassas, Va., to participate in the 2022 Walk to End…