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Roger G. Flygare & Associates, Inc.
1715 South 324th Place, Suite 250
Federal Way, Washington 98003
(800) 574-0414 (253) 661-2711
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Greetings ,
Summer Schedules 2011
When July arrives, like so many professions, court reporting slows down noticeably and it is a good time for office staff and our reporters to take a break from the nonstop action that makes up our legal community.
If your law firm has litigation needs over the summer being planned, it may be a good idea to make arrangements a bit further in advance of the "vacation schedule" that so many of us take advantage of during this slower period.
At Flygare & Associates, we can easily handle advance scheduling with our dedicated online scheduling service and our in-house calendaring management software. All we need from you is a scheduling document and/or deposition notice and we will take it from there. All jobs are confirmed the prior week before your matter is scheduled to start to ensure that your deposition, hearing, or whatever the assignment is, is professionally managed from beginning to end.
All of us at Flygare & Associates are looking forward to more sunshine and longer days to enjoy our family and friends and we hope the summertime will provide the same to all of you as well.
 Best wishes always,
Roger G. Flygare, CEO and President
Roger G. Flygare & Associates, Inc.
CCR No. 2248
(800) 574-0414 |
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 Roger is running for
Federal Way City Council Position #3
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Give us a call by Thursday at 5:00 PM to let us know that you are planning to attend. 1-800-574-0414 |
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The Video Vault
By Chris Lewis, FLVS
Legal Video Specialist
Helping Hands Make a Difference!
Thank you for taking a moment to read our newsletter. Over the last month or so, those of you receiving our newsletter are aware that we have been soliciting donations to help provide nutritious food and clothing to the less fortunate in our community.
We worked hard to get our donations turned in before the Washington Court Reporters Spring Seminar that took place this last weekend. We are pleased to announce that we presented over 50 pounds of food products and clothing to the Federal Way Multi Service Center.
Even though the WCRA Spring Seminar is over, Flygare & Associates will continue the donation drive at depositions and hearings along with the main drop location at our office located at 1715 South 324th Place, Suite 250, Federal Way, WA 98003.
Recently, a comment was shared with us that people typically make their donations around the holidays. However, with the local economy still in the tank, we will continue the donation drive throughout the remainder of the year and so please remember to bring your thoughtful and gracious donations to the depositions our court reporters attend and they will bring those items to our office.
Thanks again and all of us at
Flygare & Associates appreciate
your continued support.
~Chris Lewis.
Flygare Legal Video Specialist
For our continued thoughts on videotaping in today's legal environment, visit us at www.flygare.com .
Please call or send an e-mail to RGflygare@flygare.com
if you would like more information on this or any of our previous stories from the video vault. All calls and e-mails are considered private and highly confidential. |
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April Question: What empire was based on putting your feet up, according to Jerry Seinfeld?
Check back next month for the March trivia time answer.
*Last month's trivia time question:
Who was originally offered the role of Spock in the television series Star Trek?
Answer: Martin Landau
Click here for a sneak peek at this months trivia time answer |
FIND Carib Raj's Treasure!
Ahoy, Mateys and Matresses! To collect the spoils of adventure troll through the Flygare website and be the first person to locate this month's Carib Raj treasure chest. It washes ashore on a different page each month!
To claim your prize, be the first to click on the treasure chest each month and fill out the form. (Only eligible to win one time per year)
May the fair winds keep your sails ever full.
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Transcription Corner
By Anna Hirsch
Senior Transcriptionist
One word that I really dislike having to put into a transcript is the word "Inaudible". When I have to put the word "Inaudible" into a transcript I feel that I am not giving you my best work product, which giving you the best possible transcript is my No. 1 goal.
There are a few simple tricks to help Flygare & Associates Transcription Department from having to put "Inaudible" in your transcript.
Speak close to or directly into a microphone so that your voice is easily picked up. Although I realize you are totally engrossed in presenting your case, try and be mindful of dropping books/writing pads on the tables - the microphones pick those sounds up very easily and drowns out your voice. Second to that crumbling paper near the microphone is also picked up extremely well and drowns out your voice.
Just being mindful of these simple things can have a dramatic affect on many "Inaudibles" your transcript will have when the final work product is done. Help us to help you.
This is a very light and refreshing dessert, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
2 pounds beef tenderloin
¼ c. butter or margarine
1 can (6 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cans (10.5 oz.) condensed beef broth (bouillon)
1/3 c. instant minced onion
¼ c. catsup
1 ½ tsp. Garlic salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
8 to 10 ounces uncooked medium noodles
2 c. sour cream
3 tbsp. Butter or margarine
Cut meat across the grain into ¾ inch slices, then into strips 3 x ¼ inch. Melt ¼ cup butter in large skillet, add mushrooms and cook and stir about 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms.
In same skillet, cook meat until light brown. Reserving 2/4 cup of the broth, stir in remaining broth, the onion, catsup and garlic salt. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Blend reserved broth and the flour; stir into meat. Add mushrooms; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Cool; cover and refrigerate.
Cook noodles as directed on package. Heat stroganoff over low heat. Stir in sour cream; heat through. Drain noodles; toss with 3 tablespoons butter. Serve with stroganoff.
NOTES:
I always skip the part about covering and refrigerating the stroganoff, I just take it from the stove to the table.
This is a wonderful easy dish for having family and friends over for dinner. This is one of my favorites to serve and I always get rave reviews.
Serve with a loaf of crusty bread and salad and you're set. Bon appetit.
~ Anna Hirsch
Flygare & Associates In-House Transcription Department transcribes a variety of hearings, meetings, videos, text messages, voice messages, emails, etc. We are here for all your transcription needs.
For more information about transcription or any of the other litigation support services that we offer visit us at www.flygare.com |
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Tech Talk
By Jona Christoe
Marketing and Technology
Fun in Everett with National Association of Legal ProfessionalsThe NALS event in Everett
We had a wonderful weekend when we joined NALS of Washington for their spring event in April. They made us feel right at home.
NALS of Washington Mission Statement:
NALS of Washington is dedicated to enhancing the competencies and contributions of members in the legal services profession. It accomplishes its mission and supports the public interest through:
·Continuing legal education and resource materials;
·Networking opportunities at the local, state, regional, and national levels;
·Commitment to the Code of Ethics and professional standards; and
·Professional certification programs and designations.
NALS of Washington was organized in 1964 and is a chartered state association of NALS, a nonunion, nonpartisan, and nonprofit association.
We offer legal education and professional enhancement at various locations around the state throughout the year.
Hope to see you at their next event.
Have a great May, and I'll talk with you again next month,
~Jona
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Also...
If you discover a way our newsletter or website could be more interesting or a better tool, or if you know of a tool (web site or app) that you find especially useful and you would like to share, email it to me at jona@flygare.com.
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My Adventure in Online Education
By Colleen Donovan
Transcriptionist and Court Reporter-in-training
At times online schooling, or schooling of any kind when I'm 60 years old, highlights differences in age, maturity, hormones, needs for acceptance by others (or lack thereof), and many other characteristics.
I took a course in modern history, which was basically current events. Our text was a weekly magazine called "The Week," which discussed events happening around the world. We gave presentations in our weekly online class, explaining an event we got from the magazine.
One night, a girl gave her presentation explaining an article talking about baby boomers coming of the age to collect social security. She began, "There was this generation called 'baby boomers', also known as 'flower children', and in this generation the people feel a sense of entitlement and are a drain on society." She carried on for five minutes and talked as if we are dinosaurs and as if she had heard a story about these heathen people but didn't know if they really existed.
When it came time for the other students to give their opinions about her presentation, I could not remain silent. I said, "In any generation you will find isolated examples of deviation from norms, but if you were going to generalize about my generation, you just did it entirely wrong." I proceeded to tell her about what I and my siblings have accomplished, and told her about my friends from high school and college -- I still keep in touch with them through Facebook -- and all that they've accomplished. I told her it was my peer group that were the educators of her peer group.
During that exchange I felt completely out of place among these youngsters, but a confidence is developed through experience, and I told her what I thought of her opinion of my generation. When I was through, the others spoke up and agreed with me that we baby boomers are deserving of respect and appreciation for what we have given, and continue to give, to the world and to that girl.
~ Colleen Donovan
Flygare & Associates In-House Transcription Department transcribes a variety of hearings, meetings, videos, text messages, voice messages, emails, etc. We are here for all your transcription needs.
For more information about transcription or any of the other litigation support services that we offer visit us at www.flygare.com
Give us a call at 1-800- 574-0414 with any questions or for your free transcription quote.
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1715 South 324th Place, Suite 250
Federal Way, Washington 98003
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