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How to make the most of your last year at university? 7 essential steps for translation students.

 “[…] I was excited to be thinking about developing my future career. But I was also a bit, just a bit anxious about graduating and feeling the responsibility for my own growth.”

Read more at The Savvy Newcommer..

From the NAJIT Blog by Janis Palma: Endings and Beginnings

New beginnings require new endings. Endings require closure. Closure comes when you let go. Only then can we live in the present, enjoy it, and be happy.

Read more on the NAJIT Blog.

To ask or not to ask – that is the question…

 I don’t believe any agency or direct client worth their salt would think you any less professional for seeking clarification. Indeed, not asking is much more likely to leave you open to accusations of unprofessionalism! 

Read more at Claire Cox Translations.

Acquitted of leaking secrets, Syracuse court interpreter sues DA, judge over ban from criminal work

In addition to the ban, Rodriguez-Walker accuses the judge and DA of trying other ways to ruin her career. For example, she accused Fitzpatrick and Tormey of asking the Inspector General to investigate her. She never received the outcome of that investigation, she said.

Read more at Syracuse.com.

Windows 10 and its long list of features will be a free upgrade — for some

“We want to make Windows 10 the most loved release of Windows,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said at the event. “We are going to have services everywhere. But when it comes to Windows, we’re not bolting on apps.”

Read more at Mashable.

From the NAJIT Blog by Athena Matilsky: “Proteus Teaser”

For those who are unfamiliar, Proteus is the big sister to our NAJIT blog. Through the hard work and dedication of the volunteer staff (you could be one of them! Keep an eye out for the application), we have produced a scholarly publication that meets the standard for professional excellence.

Read more on the NAJIT Blog.

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Garner’s Usage Tip of the Day: less (1). | LawProse Blog

Do you know why we say “less documentation” but “fewer documents”; “less of a burden” but “fewer burdens”; “less fattening” but “fewer calories”? This article by Bryan Garner will help you.

 

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Use of definite article shows ‘radical decline’ in last century, research shows

[Mark] Liberman speculates on his blog that one reason for the change could be “decreasing formality of style”, as writing becomes more like speech.

Read more on The Guardian US edition.