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Technology for us: 10 apps you may want
If you want to go a little deeper into the device that you hold in your hands (formerly called a “phone”), this is a good starting point: 10 Better Alternatives to your iPhone’s Native Apps
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Diary of a Freelancer – First Page
Dear Diary, I have been working as a healthcare interpreter for several years now. It was not my intention, I have to say, but I fell in love with this profession (including translation) over the...
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Biased, anyone?
I have been invited to talk about my “culture”, so I am planning my 10 minutes. Should I talk about… the country where I grew up (Uruguay), or the microcosm of the household where I learned “to be in...
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Texting conundrum
How many texts does it take until you decide to call each other? 10? 3? Or it depends on other factors like time and location?
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The Eye of the Beholder
The need for help may be located in the eyes of the beholder: the interpreter. Scene: A provider hands a stack of forms to a patient. The forms are bilingual. The patient can read. Do you feel...
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ACA Presentation: Interpreters and vicarious trauma
It is confirmed, I will be presenting with one of my professors at my first mental health related event in the USA. Quite a rite of passage. Friday, March 22, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Individual...
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All inclusive language
As interpreters and translators – are we ready? Right now I am advocating with one of my clients to use “all inclusive language” in our translations into Spanish. Let’s play! For example: When there...
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Hero within
I think medical interpreters play a role in protecting vulnerable children from becoming the family interpreters. When medical and mental health providers work with professional interpreters, we grow...
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Moisturizing the screen
For those of us who constantly use our hands, or more specifically, the tips of our fingers to blog, browse, tweet, friend (as in to friend somebody), comment, like, share, edit pictures, or play on...
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Hybrid model: interpreter/translator
The morning started early, too early. I accepted a two-hour minimum assignment with an agency that pays higher than average. Not sure if I am allowed to disclose the monetary details… Let’s say I would...
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