Translation: the process of rendering written words from one language into another. Interpretation: the process of rendering spoken words from one language into another. This is a group for people who would like to become professional translators, or who are already professionals looking to sharpen their skills as they mentor up-and-coming translators. Meetings will be weekly at the Citicorp Atrium in midtown Manhattan, New York, and last two hours. THERE WILL BE NO MEETINGS OVER SKYPE. Please d …
Hello, CJK Experts! Don’t you feel it's hard to fill the gap between your level and native-speakers’ level? Are you looking for partners to practice your Chinese, Japanese or Korean (CJK) in an immerse environment? This meetup group is the right fit for you!! We practice Chinese, Japanese and Korean through interpretation methods such as quick response, shadowing, reproduction, retention, sight translation, summarization, etc. These methods enable you highly concentrate on listening, understandi …
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Hey everybody / ¡Hola a todos! If Spanish is your second language and you can speak it fluently and/or you are bilingual (English/Spanish), then consider jooining this group. Tambien, si su idoma nativo es español, pues debe considerar afiliarse con este grupo. I've been looking on the internet and other "Toastmaster Groups" where we can practice our bilingual abilities and was shocked to find that there weren't any for us bilingual people. If your profession requires you to speak in your non-na …
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Meet with other professionals working in the interpreting field and translation/localization industry to network, share your experiences and exchange ideas. This Meetup is OPEN TO ALL: translators, interpreters, project managers...and anyone else who wants to learn more about the language industry.
Led by a top level NYC interpreter who has been teaching both ASL and interpreting for years. Come, meet, mix and mingle, learn and improve your ASL with a mini-class. Have fun and meet new people who love ASL the way you do!
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… I recommend “Chart Interpretation Handbook” by Stephen Arroyo or “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Astrology” by Madeline Gerwick-Brodeur and Lisa Lenard or “A Spiritual Approach to Astrology” by Myrna Lofthus for access to the basic meanings of all of the factors of chart.
… • Group vocal lessons, clinics, and workshops, focusing on everything from proper warm-ups, breathing, ear training, resonance and range expansion, to conquering stage fright, song interpretation, audition preparation, vocal improvisation, or even specific “sticking points” some of us might collectively want to work through together. • Group members’ gigs/performances: a great way to gain motivation and learn is to support your peers as they perform in their individual projects (artists supp …
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This is a group for writers who want to master powerful strategies to write better. The organizer, Charles Euchner, is a former teacher and administrator at Yale and Harvard and the author of a number of acclaimed works on politics, sports, civil rights, and more. The approach: Euchner has developed what he called a "brain-based system" for writing well. What's that mean? It means that if you understand how the brain works -- how the brain gets engaged or confused, what makes it excited or bore …
… Wouldn't it be nice if you travel to Europe, Tokyo, Toronto, Hongkong, China, or Thailand, you get to meet lots of local residents there, and they may as well show you around and do the interpretation for you free of charge? Let alone the valuable information, assistance, friendship, and security... It may even facilitate the trips that were originally impossible for many of us.
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Psychoanalysis is a body of ideas developed by Austrian Physician Sigmund Freud and his followers, which is devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behavior. Psychoanalysis has three applications: a method of investigation of the mind; a systematized set of theories about human behavior; a method of treatment of psychological or emotional illness. Under the broad umbrella of psychoanalysis there are at least twenty-two different theoretical orientations regarding …
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… Mastery, Defining Enlightenment, Mystical Traditions Today, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Sufism, Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Theosophy, Alchemy, Shamanism, Future of Religion, The God Particle, Science and Spirituality Practice Transformative Practices, Meditation, Yoga, Kirtan, Martial Arts, Ritual, Trance Dance, Journeying, Breathwork, Chanting Divination and Dreams Intuition Development, Conscious Dreaming, Dream Interpretation, Fulfilling Dreams, Prophecy, Astral Projection, Astrology, ESP, …
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Emotional intelligence has been described as more important in professional success than IQ. It is vital for leaders in today’s world to be emotionally intelligent to deal with the ever changing challenges of the workplace. Emotional intelligence is the skill of being able to recognize, accurately interpret, utilize and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Include: Understanding Others Leadership Development Improved Communication Ski …
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Discuss formulas, functions and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Currently I have rare/useful formulas posted at ExcelJedi.blogspot.com Also discuss small databases here, like Google Fusion Tables, Microsoft Access, FileMaker for Mac, Alpha Five which specializes in internet ready imports/exports. Also discuss Comma Separated Value problems here. Sometimes these files are opened and interpreted poorly due to the General Format setting in most spreadsheets. Please click on Discussions at the …
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Our 2009-2010 series will focus on Food and Faith. Over the course of the next 8 months (October 2009 to May 2010), we will delve into how faith interprets and addresses the many issues surrounding food and water: from nutrition and hunger, access to food, to food and water security. We hope that you can join us for this exciting new series. ===================================
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Making astrology more experiential! We take the work of astrologer and meditation teacher Samuel Sagan and focus on the Planetary Forces in the chart. Using meditation techniques to connect to the experience of the Planetary Force inside yourself. EG How does a moon/neptune conjunction actually feel and play out in your life? Going beyond theory and abstraction we delve into the experience of the Planetary Forces and how they effect your life Based on the writings of Samuel Sagan - "Planetary F …
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… When each group of actors is running their scene, the other actors will be able to watch the different interpretations of the performances. This gives actors the opportunity to sit on the other side of the casting table giving you a casting director’s perspective. Something all actors will benefit from being exposed to. Watch how different actors use space, gesture, engage in dialogue and listen. We've used this method for casting before and we find it works well. Even if you don't have a lot o …
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… We want to bring happiness and harmony to our society together with the people who join our Modern Interpretations of Tao Te Ching lecture series on every other Saturday. Anyone who is interested in this great ancient Chinese classic - Tao Te Ching is very welcome and invited to join. You are also welcome to share your thoughts about Tao Te Ching with us at every meeting. Dear Tao Te Ching Fonders, Thank you very much for coming to our event on June 19, 2010. It was a pleasure to meeting you. …
… In combination with the teaching on the rays we come to better know ourselves and others. in monthly workshops we will discuss: * spiritual keys of the signs, rays, planets & houses * cosmology: the universal aspects of astrology * new techniques of chart interpretation * concentration and visualization techniques This meetup also sponsors monthly meditative rituals at the time of the full moon that are astrologically-based. Their purpose is to align with others to contact, hold and distribute s …
We discuss the Quran in an open minded and interactive manner to seek interpretations that are spiritually uplifting and facilitate personal growth.
Originally this group was centered on horror but as time went on it seemed right to include both mystery and science fiction. There's this misconception that horror movies are only effective if they have a certain level of violence or gore, similar to what you might find with the Saw franchise. Films such as the Blair Witch Project, The Others and Paranormal Activity however, prove otherwise. When the audience has to conjure their own interpretation to an event based on what's implied or not vis …
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