Peanut Comics
Aug 8th 2004 Well it turns out theres more than one instance when the publisher of the Peanut comic strip used shorthand. Here they’ll all be. (by Michael for everyone)
The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
Aug 8th 2004 Well it turns out theres more than one instance when the publisher of the Peanut comic strip used shorthand. Here they’ll all be. (by Michael for everyone)
http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=42617&c=1 A good article, a very recent one too (Dec 08) about the need for shorthand still in the Journalistic profession. (by Michael for everyone)
Another Gregg signed book, pulled up from a thread on the old forum (by Michael for everyone)
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Jun-04-Mon-2001/news/16081869.html This is an interesting article that has previously been posted on the old forum about a lady, Stella Butterfield who by 2001 was the only pen stenographer in the Las Vegas area. PS – The two pictures on the right look like broken links, but they work and show her in action: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Jun-04-Mon-2001/photos/shorthand.jpg http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Jun-04-Mon-2001/photos/butterfield.jpg…
Ever since visiting Switzerland last year, I have harboured some interest in the German language. I mean who wouldn’t? This country, Switzerland, its like a fairy tale. Public Transport runs on time, people are polite, and if you really want to unwind, you have the Swiss Alps. Then you have the other German speaking countries,…
http://www3.rz.tu-clausthal.de/~rzsjs/steno/Gregg.php Hi, this is a recent project that was organized by a university to convert text into Gregg shorthand. It is quite accurate with normal dictionary words, and works under the simplified system. (by Michael for everyone)
Hi, Could someone please assist with translating the following signs (all on pg. 137) of the 1916 revised ed. of the manual: 1. l. 1, sign #2 2. l. 7, last sign 3. l. 9, last sign 4. l. 10, sign #2 Thanks for any assistance. I’m stumped. (by A for everyone)
Attachment: Factors of Shorthand Speed.pdf
This is a short (2 minute) dictation of the introductory paragraph of the shorthand website “gregg.angelfishy.net”. It talks a little bit about the history of the Gregg writing system– the one that I am using in this dictation. Writing at this speed for me is pushing my abilities, and you can see later in the…