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    A GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE RECESSION

    The financial meltdown and ever-increasing unemployment rates do not bode well for the coming year but there are always options, even in hard times. BY QUYEN NGO The holidays are finally behind us and hopefully the souring economy did not…

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    THE MAPUCHE PEOPLE TELL TALES

    A tale of multiculturalism: a German researcher comes to Argentine Patagonia and records the tales of the indigenous Mapuche people. BY LIESELOTTE SCHWARZENBERG, PH.D. The long years of patient work by Bertha Koessler née Ilg in San Martin de Los…

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    ATA, Conferences

    A SMALL YET DIVERSE WORLD

    The 2008 ATA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida drew a diverse crowd and positive reviews from NCTA attendees. Poolside receptions, balmy weather, and great workshops were enjoyed by all. BY KAREN TKACZYK, FARAH ARJANG VEZVAEE, AND RENATE CHESTNUT.

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    Translation

    MEDICAL TRANSLATION SPECIFICS

    A workshop with a panel of experts gave attendees some valuable information about the specifics of medical translation. BY KAREN TKACZYK The medical translation panel workshop was held in the ever-excellent location of the Mechanics Institute Library, and was well…

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    NCTA

    A SIMPLY FABULOUS BRUNCH

    EVENT REPORT BY NINA BOGDAN On Sunday, January 25, NCTA members gathered at Skates by the Bay, a restaurant in Berkeley,  to celebrate the post-holiday season and share experiences.

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