by Giovanna Lester | Dec 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
“Additionally, members of the Judicial Council and citizens of Utah should be mindful that the costs of defending possible civil rights actions brought as a result of this decision could quickly exceed the costs currently being incurred for interpreter...
by Giovanna Lester | Dec 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
“There is no shortage of legislation guaranteeing the right to an interpreter for all non-Spanish speakers appearing in a Spanish courtroom. […] The legislation governing such appointments dates back to 1882 and basically opens the door to anyone who states that they...
by Giovanna Lester | Dec 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
“To borrow from another famous American, Arlo Guthrie, from his famous song Alice’s Restaurant: If just one or two people were involved, they might say that we were crazy; if it was 20 or 30 of us who would do it, they might say it was a conspiracy; but if...
by Giovanna Lester | Dec 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
The American Translators Association is conducting a survey to rank the knowledge, skills and abilities a translator needs in order to provide competent professional translation services. The survey is based on four ATA focus groups.The information collected will be...
by Giovanna Lester | Dec 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
It is for a good purpose. And it is also a recognition of efforts, sacrifices made and struggles overcome in the field of linguistics, translation and interpreting. You can vote for up to 3 of the candidates. The winners will be invited to donate their prize money to...
by Giovanna Lester | Dec 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
“Among foreign cultural institutes and publishers, the traditional American aversion to literature in translation is known as ‘the 3 percent problem.’” Translation as Ambassador – Publishing and National Pride –...
