During the most disturbing* presentation I ever watched, the simultaneous translation went dead for a good 15-20 seconds; I assumed the translators had muted th

During the most disturbing* presentation I ever watched, the simultaneous translation went dead for a good 15-20 seconds; I assumed the translators had muted their mikes to cover the dry heaves? * one could always spot the reconstructive surgeons at these conferences; they were the ones who could wander around the poster session, all while calmly nibbling away at their hors d'oeuvres.