Workshop on Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting
| Date:Saturday, April 14, 2012 | Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | ||
| Location: Novi Public Library | |||
| Description: |
Every year, MiTiN holds a rigorous seminar on interpreting, and this is our first all-day version. It will cover both consecutive and simultaneous interpeting, and will be taught by two highly experienced interpreters, Hiromi Fujii and Irina Jesionowski. Consecutive interpreting is a base for all interpreting modes. During the session, basic skills will be introduced including short-term memory retention and note-taking. All participants are required to bring their own note pads. The workshop on the simultaneous interpretation mode will cover core competencies of a simultaneous interpreter, typical interpretation errors and performance deficiencies as well as coping strategies. Participants will perform multiple interpretation exercises. For participants, having a voice recording device is a must. What to bring: Date: April 14, 2012Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attendance is limited, so please RSVP to the MiTiN events manager Erandy Pacheco: erandypacheco@gmail.com |
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Spanish for business, Spring 2012
This is an engaging and dynamic class for the Spanish language enthusiasts interested in using it for business. The goal is to put into practice the grammar and vocabulary that is most used in the business environment. Through real life business conversations, participants will learn to speak in Spanish with fellow students and the instructor. It is a fast-paced program aimed at those who have limited or no prior experience looking to improve business relations and communication skills in Spanish.
Thursday, 9 sessions, starting on April 12 to June 7, from 6:30 to 8pm. Price $199
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Spanish for Travelers, Spring 2012, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Are you traveling to a Spanish speaking country? Are you doing business in Mexico? Or would you like to brush up on your Spanish? If so, this is the class for you. Spanish for Travelers is a beginners class and students will learn through a variety of conversational exercises. Join us and experience how learning Spanish will change your travel experience.
Lessons are for beginners and will be taught through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Text: “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step” by Barbara Bregstein.
Dates: Thursdays, starting April 12, 2012 to May 24, 2012 (7 sessions)
Time: 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
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Conversational Spanish, Spring 2012
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New Detroit
The Society of Hispanic Business Owners & Professionals, in conjunction with our partners are hosting a few events that we encourage you to attend. I apologize for the short notice for those events that will occur in the next 48 hours.
Detroit City Council Map Discussion with Hon. Gary Brown, President Pro Tem, Detroit City Council
2-7-12 5:30 – 7 pm El Kiosko Hall, 7271 Dix, Detroit, MI 48209
Hon. Brown will receive input from Southwest Detroit residents/business owners on the proposed City Council maps. The Council has scheduled a vote on the maps for Friday , 2-17-12.
Please RSVP to SHBOP7@gmail.com
Detroit Police Chief Godbee or Deputy Chief Turner Meeting with the Business Community
2-8-12 Noon to 2 pm Community Relations Room, 4700 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209
DPD will provide an update on Virtual Precincts and hear comments from Business Community
Please RSVP to canceln@detroitmi.gov or 313.628-2184
SHBOP Quarterly Meeting – Rewriting the Public Safety Narrative
2-23-12 5:30 to 7 pm El Kiosko Hall, 7271 Dix, Detroit, MI 48209
Business Owners in Southwest Detroit that are experiencing rising security costs are encouraged to attend to learn how your SHBOP Membership can save you dollars on surveillance equipment, monitoring programs and security personnel. We will also be providing an update on last months Restaurant Energy assessments and costs savings recommendations.
For more information and to RSVP contact SHBOP7@gmail.com
Below is an email that I received from Rich Hawkins (Director Economic Equity, New Detroit)
Good morning Larry. I hope all is well. I am in the final stages of planning for my seminar “Maximizing Small Business Banking Relationships” and would now like to enlist the assistance of your business association to make businesses aware of the program and hopefully register to attend.
I’ve attached a flyer that I hope you will agree to forward to your membership. Registration is on a “first come, first served” basis. Space is limited. Registration can be easily accomplished via the New Detroit website; www.newdetroit.org. There is no cost to attend.
March 14th and 21st, 2012 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 1600 E. Warren, Detroit, MI
RSVP online at www.newdetroit.org
Questions contact Rich at 313.664-2045 or rhawkins@newdetroit.org
Once, again I thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you soon!
–
Larry C. Arreguin
313.590-8960 Mobile
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notes for Madrid, Spain
Our favorite things to do in Madrid are just simply walking through the different neighborhoods and exploring the thousands of tapas bars. You will see that Spaniards have an incredibly strong “bar culture” whether it’s for coffee, coke, beer, wine, tapas, etc. There really is some amazing food in Spain, but by just looking at the selections of tapas displayed in many bars, you wouldn’t think so. Some of our tapas favorites are: tortilla de patata (Spanish omelette), setas or champinones al ajillo (garlic mushrooms), calamares fritos (fried calamari), jamon serrano (cured ham), lomo (cured pork tenderloin), salchichon (Spanish salami), morcilla (rice sausage), pimientos padron (peppers from Padron), and bacalao frito (fried, salted cod). Madrid is most famous for its cured meets, or “embutidos”, such as jamon Serrano, chorizo, salchichon and lomo. You won’t see any Spaniards having lunch before 2:30pm or dinner before 9:00pm. If you do go out to dinner before 9pm, some restaurants won’t be serving dinner yet and at others you just might be the only people there! As in any big city, watch out for pickpockets! If you only have a few days in Madrid, here are the things we would suggest:
Visit the Royal Palace (next to Cathedral) – It’s probably the most beautiful part of the city to walk around, even if you don’t tour the Palace. The Cathedral “La Almudena” is where Prince Felipe and Princesa Letizia were married two years ago. If you go through the palace without a guide, it will probably take about 30-45 minutes, with a guide I think about an hour.
Places to eat near the Royal Palcae:
1 – El Anciano Rey de Los Vinos (across the street from the Cathedral)
Address: Bailen, 19
2 – Taberna del Alabardero (expensive to dine, but good for tapas/drinks) Address: Calle Felipe V, 6
**In the bars we love ordering “una canya”, it’s a small size beer and usually they’ll give you a little something with it (chips, olives or nuts). You don’t have to worry about which kind of beer to ask for because 99% of the bars will only have one or two Spanish beers. Just say “una (or dos or tres) canya (s)”.
In almost every bar, to order wine you ask for either “vino tinto” (red) or “vino blanco” (white) and they’ll just give you their house wine. You’ll typically only pick from a wine list in a nice restaurant.
Walk from Plaza Cibeles and continue on Calle Alcala –
On this walk you will pass the Puerta Del Sol (where at least a million gather for New Year’s Eve each year) and the Plaza Mayor (on the left).
If you walk from Plaza Cibeles to Calle Alcala, and continue straight on Alcala (Alcala will change names after a while), you will end up at the Royal Palace/Cathedral, a nice ½ hour – 45 minute walk, depending if you stop in a few bars along the way!
Visit TRAVEL CORNER- Address: Calle Alcala, #41 you’ll pass it if walking on Alcala from Plaza Cibeles towards the Royal Palcae, on You might as well stop in since it’s in one of the most important intersections in Madrid! Make sure to ask for Pepe, if he’s not there, mention that you’re friends with Pepe’s brother in Michigan. Most of the employees speak English and in case you need any help when you’re there, they could be of assistance.
Walk around Old Madrid
VISION BUS – this is the sightseeing red, double-decker bus, definitely a good way to see all of the main sights throughout “Old Madrid”.
Go for Breakfast and try Churros con Chocolate at one of the following places, they are both well known and your hotel should be able to point you in the right direction:
- Valor – near/behind Plaza Callao
- San Gines – Old Madrid (sometimes has long lines)
I can’t remember if you are both coffee drinkers, but unless you go to one of the several Starbucks throughout Madrid, here are the three kinds of coffee you can have at pretty much any bar:
- Café con Leche (Coffee with milk), then they’ll ask you if you want the milk “caliente” (hot) or “templada” (room temperature).
- Café Cortado – Coffee with a little bit of milk
- Café Solo – No Milk
Dining – In general, avoid restaurants with posters outside with photos of their food (especially pictures of Paella!), It’s a pretty big red flag for a tourist trap with lousy food. Here are two places we really like:
“D’E – Sergi Arola” – It’s a strange name for a restaurant, not sure what the D’E stands for, but Sergi Arola is one of the most famous Spanish chefs and this is his more reasonably priced restaurant with more modern tapas. Everything we tried, we thought was DELICIOUS. It’s in a nice part of town, outside Old Madrid. Address: Calle Velazquez, 32
(Corner of Goya and Velazqez, next door to a “Café y Te).
La Vaca Argentina – There are a few of these throughout Madrid, it’s an Argentine steakhouse, the Spaniards love the argentine beef. Your hotel should be able to tell you which one is closest. Castellana, 212 .
MUSEUMS – The Museo del Prado, El Thyssen, and La Reina Sofia (modern) are the three top museums in Madrid. I would go to the Prado for sure if you want to see just one.
Transportation – The public transportation in Madrid is excellent, but may be a bit much to sort out in just a few days. Taxis are everywhere. If you want to ride the busses or subway, you can buy tickets (with 10 one way trips) in the subway stations or in the small stores called “TOBACO”. The Bus # 27 goes up and down the “main drag” of Madrid, Paseo del Prado (street the Prado museum is on), then heading North it becomes Paseo Recoletos and then Castellana.
DAY TRIPS - The high speed train, “the AVE”, is the GREATEST. I know there is an AVE to Toledo (you’ll get there in about 25 minutes) and I think a regular train to Segovia (less than an hour). The AVE to Sevilla takes about 2 hrs and 20 minutes.
Segovia – Beautiful city, GREAT day trip, it is a MUST to have lunch at Candido, the restaurant opened in 1786. The restaurant is right next to the amazing ancient Roman aquaduct. You should make a reservation with your hotel consierge. Their house specialty is “cochinillo”, or, suckling pig, it’s kind of sad to look at but it tastes pretty darn amazing. They do a special ceremony each day where they read some ancient document, break plates on the floor and they show you how tender the meat is by cutting it with a plate!
www.mesondecandido.es
Toledo – Can’t remember the places to eat there, but it’s an amazing, walled city, worth the trip.
Sevilla – If you can find a small restaurant named “El Pintor”, the owners are two students of the famous chef, Ferran Adria, the food is AWESOME. It’s possible your hotel will know it?
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The Community House Winter 2012 – Spanish program
Conversational Spanish
A dynamic and intense introduction to the Spanish language for beginners through practical, real life conversations. Lessons will be taught through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Text: “Easy Spanish Step by Step” by Barbara Bregstein. Tuesdays, beg. Jan.10 from 7:00-8:30pm
7 sessions $145 (ends Feb.21)
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Detroit Institute of Arts & Mexican film festival & lectures
The Detroit Institute of Arts presents a Mexican film series, a lecture by Mexican artists, and other Spanish language films in October. The Mexican film series, sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, is free.
Thursday, October 6
Detroit Film Theatre: The Mexican Cinema: Cinematography and Literature: 7 p.m.
In 1943, Romulo Gallegos adapted his celebrated novel Doña Bárbera for director Fernando de Fuentes. The tale of a young law school graduate who becomes the romantic obsession of beautiful Venezuelan landowner is brought to vivid life through the radiant images of cinematographer Alex Phillips. Admission Free. Sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit.
Thursday, October 13
Detroit Film Theatre: The Mexican Cinema: Luis Buñuel: 7 p.m.
During the years he lived and worked in Mexico, Spain’s surrealist director Luis Buñuel created some of his most memorable works. In 1951’s Subida al Cielo (aka Mexican Bus Ride) a young man travels to look after his late mother’s estate. His bus ride is far from uneventful; among the distractions is a female passenger set on seducing him. La Ilusion Viaja en Tranvia (Illusion Travels by Streetcar), made in 1953, involves tram workers who steal their own streetcar. In Spanish with English subtitles. Admission Free. Sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit.
Wednesday, October 19
Lecture: Working with Diego Rivera: Recollections by Rina Lazo and Arturo Garcia Bustos: 6:30 p.m.
As young artists in Mexico, Rina Lazo and her husband Arturo Garcia Bustos studied and worked with Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. They talk about their lives, their time with Rivera and Kahlo and their work before opening the floor to questions. Free with museum admission. Co-sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, the United Auto Worker and Associates of the DIA’s Associates of the American Wing.
Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, 7 p.m.; Sunday, October 30, 2 p.m.
Detroit Film Theatre: Octubre
Octubre follows Clemente, a small-time money-lender living in Lima, who discovers a baby left on his doorstep. The film creates a visionary portrait of the back alleys and tumble-down houses of Lima while introducing unforgettable characters. Tickets: $7.50; DIA members, seniors and students, $6.50.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 9:30 p.m.
Detroit Film Theatre: El Baron Del Terror (Brainiac)
In the 1950s and ’60s, Mexico’s Churubusco Studios produced a series of bizarre horror films, including this tale of a 17th-century baron and playboy who, after being burned at the stake, returns 300 years later to take revenge by devouring the brains of his tormentors’ descendants. This low-budget cult favorite will have you gasping and laughing in equal measure.. Tickets: $7.50; DIA members, seniors and students, $6.50.
Sunday, Oct. 30, 1 and 3 p.m.
Sunday Music Bar: Cuauhtémoc García Verdugo and Angelina Pashmakova
Mexican flutist Cuauhtémoc García Verdugo and Bulgarian pianist Angelina Pashmakova will play a classical music set. Free with museum admission. Co-sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit.
Hours and Admission
Museum hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for ages 6-17, and free for DIA members. For membership information call 313-833-7971.
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