July 2004 Chronicle
Focus: Science and Technology

Message from the President
Message from the President-elect
Message from the Executive Director

Translating and Interpreting for the Federal Government
By Jill R. Sommer
Representatives from the FBI, State Department, as well as other lesser-known organizations took time out of their busy schedules to speak to attendees at ATA's latest Professional Development Seminar about the various ways the federal government utilizes translators and interpreters.

Job Shadowing: Promoting the Profession from the Comfort of Your Own Home
By Lillian Clementi
If you like the idea of school outreach, but can't stand the thought of public speaking, here's an alternative.

News from the Organización Mexicana de Traductores
By Ann G. Macfarlane
A brief rundown of what our colleagues in Mexico have accomplished.

Don't Let Windows Push You Around: Optimizing Your Windows XP Desktop
By Lesley Andrews
How to set up one-step access to your programs in Windows XP and make it easier to manage multiple programs while they are running simultaneously.

Taking Inventory With Saint Jerome: How Well Equipped Are Our Computers?
By Jost Zetzsche
As translators, we need to incorporate both the linguistic passion of Saint Jerome and the technical savvy required to equip and use our computers well. This article gives practical tips for outfitting our computers to achieve optimal translation efficiency and accuracy.

Wiki: A Liberating Model of Web-Based Collaboration
By Alex Lane
An introduction to the wiki technology and how translators can use it to share translation knowledge, insights, and data to coordinate team translation activities.

Web Design Made Simple for Language Professionals
By Jill R. Sommer and Anne Chemali
An introduction to the process behind building a professional site, including tips on how to best market yourself online.

The Joy of Translating
By Leandro Wolfson and Translated by Alicia Marshall
As with any other literary work, the act of translating generates pleasure for the person who does it. The following exams the eight main elements that contribute to that pleasure.