In Congo, Brazzaville, I was expected to have a transit visa, but did not. They allowed me to buy one there — $40, if I’m not mistaken. However, they then connected me with one of their “baggage handlers” who shook me down for more money. My advice is to get the visa ahead of time and save yourself the hassle.
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Ad Hoc Network
by Mondele | January 6, 2020 | Field, hardware, methods | 0 Comments
At some events it may be useful to create an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network. An ad-hoc network is an isolated network, and it is usually created by a computer or similar device, rather than by a Wi-Fi router. You can think of it as a Hotspot without an Internet connection. At a...
Visa requirements per country on passthrough based on experience.
by Chuck | July 8, 2020 | Field, Travel Tips, Visa requirements | 0 Comments
-Visa requirements for countries when just in transit: - Taiwan. A Valid US passport will allow you to pass through the airport - Korea. A Valid US passport will allow you to pass through the airport - Japan. A Valid US passport will allow you to pass through the...
Installing MAST Apps on a tablet
by Mark | January 15, 2019 | MAST, training, video | 0 Comments
Here is a video on how I install apps...not just any apps....but MAST specific apps on atablet. I know....sounds exciting! Well, actually it is. The work that translators do on these tablets is life changing. Along with the video, I have added tablet specs and an...
PROTECTED BRANCH WORKFLOW
by Mondele | July 3, 2017 | kb | 0 Comments
Overview This document describes a workflow for contributing to projects that have a protected `master` branch. The contribution process involves making an edit, creating a new branch, creating a pull request, merging the pull request, and then deleting the branch...
MAST Event – First 2 Days Guidelines
by Doug White | June 4, 2020 | Field, MAST, methods, training | 0 Comments
MAST Event Day One Chapel/ Devotion (30 Minutes) Start time 0800 AM Worship (15 Minutes) Intros/Welcome – Introduce Facilitators (15 Minutes) Set tone/vision/objectives for event Objective: to help you understand how we will be creating a meaning-based translation...
How to Get Help
by Mark | January 22, 2019 | helpdesk, MAST, procure, training, video | 0 Comments
John explains the different tools used for technical support for Bible Translation. Email is probably the best type of support. Just send a helpdesk ticket to [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mphZwBbiuuU Some...
WACS – the Wycliffe Associates Content Service
by Mondele | May 6, 2019 | kb, Resources, Tools, WACS | 0 Comments
You may have already heard about WACS, and that we want all of our translated texts to be uploaded to WACS. This article is intended to tell you how to access WACS, and what you can do there. WACS, the Wycliffe Associates Content Service, is a storehouse for written...
Vetted Service Providers
by Chuck | July 8, 2020 | Field, Service Providers, Travel Tips | 0 Comments
Resource from ExpatDigital Resources - Vetted-Service-Providers
Installing MAST Apps on a tablet Part Deux
by Mondele | January 6, 2020 | android, hardware, Tools | 0 Comments
I didn't know that we had separate apps for ULB and UDB, as well as Autographa Go and unfoldingWord. I suspect only one of these four is necessary, since both Autographa Go and unfoldingWord can load the ULB and UDB. Although I really like the interface on...