14 Jul The Pot of Gold
– by Janis Palma © It’s what we all work for. It’s where we expect to be someday: retired… with a pension. For many of us, it’s the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. True, some pots are bigger than others, and...
16 Jun False Friends
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This article by Janis Palma was first published two years ago, almost to the date. It is a good reminder of the importance of proper terminology and the traps we face in our work – both translators and interpreters! ©Janis Palma- 2014 Beware of false...
12 May What is happening to my brain?
by Janis Palma, USCCI, NCJIT-S I can remember how to say “Compass Rose” and “boatswain” in Spanish at the drop of a hat, but I cannot remember what I ate for lunch 2 days ago. I can recall every word of a 2-minute narrative by a...
14 Apr The Richness of Rituals
This article by Janis Palma was originally published on Aug 22, 2011. Janis gives us some insights into her rituals and encourages us to look into our own behavior. Enjoy! – by Janis Palma © 2011 As I was putting on my make-up...
22 Jul The Robot Interpreter
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The balance between detachment and involvement is a very difficult one. So is the balance between lexical accuracy and pragmatic accuracy. By Janis Palma I recently heard a fellow interpreter on the witness stand for the first time. Of course, I was curious, and...