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Are you attending the Multi-Languages Annual Conference?
It will be offered as in previous years on a “Pay It Forward” basis. Some people asked: What is "Pay It Forward?
Watch the Trailer from the movie “Pay It Forward” If you could help change the world, would you?
There is no financial fee to attend the conference, we just ask you to give to your favourite charity, perform a good deed, make someone smile. This is an honour system, we don’t need to know what you do, however, we would love to
hear if you would like to share.
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"False cognates" are words that are similar or identical in both languages but which convey a different meaning. They give us a false sense of security"
One of the most notorious medical malpractice law suit cases related to language, "the 71 million dollar word", was in part due to a false "cognate".
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Congratulations to the
Multi-Languages
Excellence Award Winners 2015!
Dikra Abood
Barbara Duffus
French-English Translator
Mireille Letelier
English-French Translator
Carmelina Ramundo
Sepideh Salimi
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Multi-Languages Annual Conference
The "Board Break" is back this year by popular demand. We asked the 2011 conference attendees to see if we should repeat the activity, and we received a huge YES. Get ready for some fun!
Nicole Wirtz
Cancer Care Ontario - Translation
Anita Tancredi
Hospital For Sick Children - Interpreting
Merling Sapene
Bombardier - Project Management /
Communication
Sally Bean
Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto Joint
Centre for Bioethics - Ethics
Suzanne Deliscar
Lawyer-Linguist, Deliscar Professional Corporation -
Legal Issues Affecting Ontario Translators and
Interpreters
When: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Where: University of Toronto
The event has been pre approved for 5 ATA Points
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Empowerment Tips
How does bisphenol-A (BPA) affect our health?
- As an endocrine-disrupting chemical, it interferes with hormone production
- May cause damage to the brain
- May raise blood pressure
- Disrupts the immune system
- Creates behavioural issues in children
BPA is found in most plastics, and in 75% of cans where it is used to prevent corrosion.
What can we do?
- Change plastic containers for glass containers
- Eat fresh whole foods; packed foods are usually packed in plastic or metal
- Avoid the use of plastic wrap
- Carry your water bottle; if plastic, make sure it is BPA free, if metal, avoid aluminium and select stainless steel (you will also be saving the environment by reducing consumption of plastic water bottles)
- Buy products packed in glass containers
Note: Health or Empowerment tips were compiled by Lola Bendana. These tips are for educational purposes only and are in no way intended to diagnose, cure, or treat any health condition. It does not constitute medical advice or any other professional advice. Always consult with your physician first. Visit our weekly newsletter for more health tips
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Congratulations to the first OCCI-ACI Accredited interpreters who have submitted their ACI card to us!
Marcela Brown
Cari Caballero-Bono
Leelia Pekarsky
Olga Petrunovsky
All interpreters who submit their ACI card by October 31st, will participate in a raffle for $100.
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The OCCI is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an event to officially mark the launch of the OCCI Accredited Community Interpreter framework and accreditation process.
December 1st, 2015
New City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Council Chambers
Details coming soon
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"Agency offers translation services to voters who request it, but Elections Canada translators can’t accompany voters behind voting screen."
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"Trying to translate politician-speak? That's like trying to explain theoretical physics to, well, most of us."
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Interpreters: Have you obtained your OCCI-ACI Accreditation?
If yes, let us know. There are some benefits for you:
· We will accept the ACI Accreditation
as criteria to move you up a level within our tier system of credentials
(unless you are already at level 3). By moving up one level, you will
receive a pay increase of 8.5% to 10% (effective the first day of
the month following your submission of ACI card).
· You will have preferential booking.
· A subsidy of 25% of your application
fee if you are among the first 15 interpreters to submit your ACI card to us.
We believe in outstanding quality!
We appreciate your interest, however, we only work with highly qualified professionals who meet
the criteria as set in the National Standards of Canada.
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Who do you need to contact at Multi-Languages?
Lola Bendana
Director Ext.222
Ann Menoudakis
Interpretation Ext.223
Mariolga Urdaneta
Translation/Revision/Braille Ext.224
Kevin Gonsalves
Desktop Publishing (DTP)/Audio/Video/Transcription Ext.226
Sergio E. Bendana
Business Development/Accounting Ext.227 |
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