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PUA confusion remains two months after launch

By KOLO News Now MINDEN, Nev. (KOLO) – A Minden man is pleading for better communication with Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) responsible for administering the pandemic unemployment assistance fund (PUA). Steve Yates says he first applied for PUA …

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Posted on July 17, 2020 by Traci Miller

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Transcription Industry

By Rachel Tirabassi Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. medical transcription industry was already in a fragile state. More doctors are looking for alternative options to transcription and many turned to new technology like speech recognition. Emerging documentation technology caused many …

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Posted on July 16, 2020 by Traci Miller

Microsoft-contracted transcriptionists reportedly failed to properly secure Cortana, Skype voice recordings

By Cohen Coberly for TechSpot (Lack of) privacy: In late 2019, the world learned that Microsoft had been allowing both third-party contractors and employees to listen to and transcribe user Cortana and Skype voice recordings. Though the news was troubling for privacy activists, …

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Posted on April 3, 2020 by Traci Miller

10 Easy Tips for Dealing With the Isolation of Working From Home

From the Work from Home Woman Recently, one of my colleagues posted this update in a Facebook Group we belong to: “Do any of you ever get tired of your whole work-life being online? I’m starting to think that my nagging depression …

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Posted on April 3, 2020 by Traci Miller

Low Carb Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

This creamy, cheesy tuna casserole is packed with extra veggies, and ready in just 30 minutes! Course: Dinner Cuisine: American Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 portions Ingredients 1/2 pound short cut pasta such as Barilla Plus Farfalle …

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Posted on April 3, 2020 by Traci Miller

One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake

From Half Baked Harvest This One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. Think French onion soup, with the addition of pasta, a creamy sauce, and melty Gruyere cheese. The secret to this one-pot pasta is …

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Posted on March 11, 2020 by Traci Miller

Scam Prevention: Finding Real Work From Home Jobs

From The Work at Home Woman When you’re looking for work-at-home opportunities, you’re bombarded with information. Positions sound appealing, but are they legitimate? I know the uncertainty you feel because when I started my work-at-home job search, I was in the same boat. …

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Posted on March 11, 2020 by Traci Miller

Electronic Health Records Creating a ‘New Era’ of Health Care Fraud, Officials Say

By Fred Schulte and Erika Fry for Fortune.com This story is part of an ongoing series investigating the government’s rollout of electronic health records. Read part one and part two. Derek Lewis was working as an electronic health records specialist for the nation’s largest …

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Posted on March 11, 2020 by Traci Miller

Triple Chocolate Turtle Cookies

By Carl’s Bad Cravings Turtle Cookies rolled in mini chocolate chips and pecans then filled with creamy, silky caramel and drizzled with chocolate for triple chocolate heaven! This Turtle Cookies Recipe looks super impressive but is actually super easy to make! Prep Time: 20 minutes …

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Posted on December 4, 2019 by Traci Miller

Transcription Platform Rev Slashes Minimum Pay for Workers

By Bryan Menegus for Gizmodo Rev, one of biggest names in transcription—and one of the cheapest services of its kind—opted to alter its pay structure with little warning for thousands of contractors on its platform, some of whom are furious at what …

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Posted on December 4, 2019 by Traci Miller