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Translator from French and Spanish to English, Corporate communications and Finance

Joined September 2016
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If you need reminding: "time to raise the bar"
Chris Durban@ChrisDurbanFR
24 Jul 2023
Seth Godin @ThisIsSethsBlog was kind enough to send this msg on translation, AI & humans to SFT's #UETF2023 uetf.fr in Luxembourg last week. Key takeaway: time to raise the bar. @CarbonAlmanac @fit_ift @FIT_Europe @SFTfr @ITIUK @kvashee
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Going home after a smashing #UETF23 thank you @ChrisDurbanFR and @Dom_Jonkers for your Trojan work putting together this program. I doubt anyone is leaving disappointed. #UETF is back. And how.
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#UETF23. Day 2 kicks off with such an interesting insight into fraud and forensic consulting. Fascinating
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Interesting also for people (moi) who work alone much of the time. I don't think us translators necessarily have good oral communication skills. ft.com/content/efe6f570-e725…

Big Tech is doing small talk no favours

Apple’s VR headset offers little to enhance real-world communication skills

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ft.com/content/024e7faa-28dc… Hire more (good) translators in this field?

EU pharma and banking laws get stuck in translation

System for translating legislation into 24 languages overwhelmed by deluge of initiatives

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Chris Durban@ChrisDurbanFR
5 Jun 2023
Wonder how that ultra-urgent press release you’re translating fits into the big picture? CLIFF's @DucLaurence dissects the regulatory context for fin’l xlators at @SFTfr 's UETF on July 18. Join us in Luxbg? @FIT_IFT @FIT_Europe reductions apply. uetf.fr

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Of interest to translators working in this area. culture.fr/franceterme/En-fr…

Ministère-DGLFLF@languesFR
30 May 2023
Désimperméabilisation des sols, transition énergétique, inégalités environnementales… de nouveaux termes de l’environnement sont parus au #JORF. Découvrez-les à travers ce texte : culture.fr/franceterme/En-fr… @Ecologie_gouv @IGEDD_Gouv #TransitionÉnergétique
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Frustrated. Annoyed. Email down again since 9am this morning. Second time in a week. @irishdomains we pay you for a service. Where is it?
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The financial translator's world is nothing if not varied. From #greenhushing to reading up on yet another bank failure, I've had an interesting day.
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Thanks to @kvashee for flagging. @felixdocarmo raises good points in this presentation on AI and MT: who takes ownership; risk; expertise "if we accept the narrative of MT doing the translation, then we're giving up the power to be the experts ..."
K Vashee@kvashee
25 Apr 2023
An articulate voice on translation technology that is not heard enough in the translation industry presenting a holistic perspective on MT mportal.europa-uni.de/album/…
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Now here's a treat: Alison Strayer talking about translating Annie Ernaux (and - bliss - not a mention of AI) lithub.com/how-annie-ernaux-…

How Annie Ernaux Captures the Spirit of Her Era Through Its Big-Box Stores

Alison L. Strayer is an award-winning writer and translator. Her work has been shortlisted twice for the Governor’s General Award for Literature and for Translation. Her translation of Annie Ernaux…

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Interesting discussion here. "One is writing with light, one is writing with prompts": theguardian.com/artanddesign…

‘AI isn’t a threat’ – Boris Eldagsen, whose fake photo duped the Sony judges, hits back

The German artist caused uproar this week when he revealed the shot that won a prestigious award wasn’t what it seemed. But, he insists, AI isn’t about sidelining humans – it’s about liberating...

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The Big Con — the case against consultancies via @FT It sometimes feels that ⁦@MazzucatoM⁩ Mazzucato is one of the few talking sense. Also coming up: her series of lectures at @LSE. on.ft.com/3IrUz9H
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A war for climate talent is hotting up via @FT ⁦@pilitaclark⁩ on specialist expertise in the all-important field of climate/sustainability. It pays to go deep into a subject. And this one is here to stay. on.ft.com/3YuB3ic
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A text presents me with "lieu de vie" to translate and I go check what the excellent @L_C_Translator has to say about it via the "Translate In" series. Lots as it happens.
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Not only does it not make you look dumb, but asking questions can uncover errors in a text, avoid misunderstanding, help a client clarify their message ... and help get across what your job is all about (hint: not word replacing).
Chris Durban@ChrisDurbanFR
7 Feb 2023
Hugely important issue for translators. A direct path to premium clients -- and one that separates genuinely skilled linguists from the word replacers/automats. We should all be asking more questions ft.com/content/ee4b2f37-8e27…
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A client has just thanked me for my professionalism, deep background research and detailed follow-up: it's what we do and (some) clients know added value when they see it.
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Here's a lovely piece on writers writing for ad agencies to earn a crust - and hone their skills: writing as a job, concision, working with editors: ft.com/content/97002117-03eb…

Fay Weldon’s death is a reminder of advertising’s golden age

There’s a century-old tradition of creative writers honing their talent promoting brands

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In my translation today I come across "targets" to achieve equal pay for men and women and reduce the wage gap. Targets are good of course, but think: many women STILL do not have equal pay
Some sharp well-informed insights here on globalisation and our food supply chain. @RanaForoohar has put together a compelling video ft.com/video/21b95eed-77b6-4…

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