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ProZ.com powwow: Informal get together - networking
February 18, 2006, 12:30 pm
United KingdomManchesterIn personEnglish
Hello. To the best of my knowledge, there has never been a pow-wow in Manchester, so I thought it was about time we should rectify that. Suggestions for topics of discussion are welcome. At the moment I've billed it as an informal get together, so any and all issues to do with translation are welcome. Hope to see some North West translators soon.
Hi Jeremy, I'd like to attend - never been to a powwow before. I live in Levenshulme, Manchester so please contact me if you want any practical help. Lizzy
Hi Jeremy, As a starting translator I am interested in a powwow. Your meeting is the 'closest' I know of (apart from the one in Geilenkirchen, but this is for interpreters only). Have never been to a powwow before.
I have recently completed a translation at Salford and I am now hoping to begin working as a translator.I look forward to sharing experiences with other translators.Look forward to seeing you on 18th Feb.
Hello to all, I live near Barcelona, but would love to attend too, in spite of the weather in MAN ;-) It's been around a year since I moved back from Chester, so this would be a great opportunity to visit the Northwest once again!
Hi! A friend of mine alerted me to this but unfortunately I'll be in Finland that weekend. But look forward to the next one! I'm also member of NWTN, and you're very welcome to check out our meetings too. Have a great powwow!
I will try and come along if at all possible. We will also be telling other members of the NWTN (North West Translators' Network) about this. Is anyone booking a room at the pub concerned - I can imagine 1 might be needed in view of the potential numbers.
Hi Jeremy, thanks for your reply to my email last month. I'm hoping to go into translation when I finish my degree at Manchester uni this year. Looking forward to talking to people about their experiences.
Jeremy Smith United Kingdom Local time: 20:03 Member (2003) French to English + ...
Informal get together
Jan 5, 2006
Hello. To the best of my knowledge, there has never been a pow-wow in Manchester, so I thought it was about time we should rectify that. Suggestions for topics of discussion are welcome. At the moment I've billed it as an informal get together, so any and all issues to do with translation are welcome. Hope to see some North West translators soon.
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Graciela Carlyle United Kingdom Local time: 20:03 English to Spanish + ...
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Jan 21, 2006
Any ideas of where and when yet?
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Jeremy Smith United Kingdom Local time: 20:03 Member (2003) French to English + ...
Place and time
Jan 24, 2006
I was going to suggest around 1pm somewhere comfortable and airy that shouldn't be too busy. Somewhere like Dukes 92 or the Rain Bar. Any other suggestions? What do people think? As for topics, there appear to be a few people wanting tips on starting up, which is fine. Apart from that, I can give a run-down on what happened at the Proz.com in Krakow last Novembe... See more
I was going to suggest around 1pm somewhere comfortable and airy that shouldn't be too busy. Somewhere like Dukes 92 or the Rain Bar. Any other suggestions? What do people think? As for topics, there appear to be a few people wanting tips on starting up, which is fine. Apart from that, I can give a run-down on what happened at the Proz.com in Krakow last November. Other suggestions? Is the date alright, or should I defer it for a while to give more people a chance to sign up? ▲ Collapse
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Jeremy Smith United Kingdom Local time: 20:03 Member (2003) French to English + ...
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Jan 24, 2006
The above should read "the Proz.com conference in Krakow".
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That sounds good to me too. Probably I wouldnt't be able to attend, if you postponed the meeting, since I'm going to be in England (unfortunately) only for a few days. I'm also interested in the details about starting up as a freelance translator in the UK (required paperwork, how taxation works and all the like). On the other hand, if someone is thinking about relocating to Spain, I can give you all the details about how does it all work around here... See more
That sounds good to me too. Probably I wouldnt't be able to attend, if you postponed the meeting, since I'm going to be in England (unfortunately) only for a few days. I'm also interested in the details about starting up as a freelance translator in the UK (required paperwork, how taxation works and all the like). On the other hand, if someone is thinking about relocating to Spain, I can give you all the details about how does it all work around here ▲ Collapse
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My in-laws are visiting that weekend but I am sure I can get away for a couple of hours.
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Lisa Ball Local time: 20:03 Japanese to English + ...
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Jan 25, 2006
Yep, I'm fine with date, time, Dukes and topics too!
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Angeliki Kotsidou (X) United Kingdom Local time: 20:03 English to Greek + ...
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Jan 25, 2006
So what time is the powwow then?
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adj600 United Kingdom Local time: 20:03 English to Chinese + ...
Any VIDder coming?
Jan 29, 2006
Any VIDder coming?
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Jeremy Smith United Kingdom Local time: 20:03 Member (2003) French to English + ...
This coming Saturday!
Feb 14, 2006
Hi everybody. I notice a good few people have signed up, which is nice - I was afraid there would only be a handful of us! Dukes 92 has function rooms available, but given that there only 15 confirmed people, and the rooms would be quite expensive, I don't think it's worth reserving one. The bar is very spacious, so I don't envisage any problems.
I've contacted the Proz.com staff to request authority to verify people's ID. If you want your ID verified, you will have to follow the inst... See more
Hi everybody. I notice a good few people have signed up, which is nice - I was afraid there would only be a handful of us! Dukes 92 has function rooms available, but given that there only 15 confirmed people, and the rooms would be quite expensive, I don't think it's worth reserving one. The bar is very spacious, so I don't envisage any problems.
I've contacted the Proz.com staff to request authority to verify people's ID. If you want your ID verified, you will have to follow the instructions set out in the Proz.com FAQs, the relevant section of which is:
"In order to have your ID verified at a powwow by a member who has the authority to verify identities, you must show that person picture identification when you meet him or her in person.
As with other VID methods, the name on your picture ID must match the real name you have entered in your profile. But unlike the other VID methods performed by site staff, you must also elect to show your real name on the site. Otherwise the member won't be able to see your name and compare it with the name shown on your ID. After you are VIDed, you may choose to hide your real name again if you wish.
You can edit the real name in your profile by selecting "My ProZ.com->My Settings->Personal Data" from the menu.
You can choose to hide or show your real name in your profile by selecting "My ProZ.com->My Settings->Basic Profile" from the menu.
Once you have shown your real name on the site, met a member with VIDing authority in person and shown him or her your picture identification, you can submit a request to that person to verify your identity on the site. To do so, go to the VID application page.
On the VID application, select the "met in person" option, and select the name of the person you met from the drop down list of authorized VIDers. (If the person's name is not in the list, he doesn't have such authority.) Then enter the date and location of your meeting, and submit the form. The person will receive an email request to verify your identity."
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