Net gets set for alphabet changes
The Internet has become a lot more accessible now with the introduction of the possibility of web addresses being entered in non-Latin characters....
December 2009 Archives
Asterix and the golden jubilee
in Legal
Asterix, the popular comic book, has proved a success not only in its native France but also among the audiences in other countries with its highly...
Found in Translation
US shows have long been a hit with audiences all around the world. Now it's time for the US market to start getting accustomed to TV...
Internet addresses set for change
A huge change in the Internet will take place next year in 2010 which will allow non-Latin script to be used in Internet addresses which are...
Who’s the better translator: Machines or humans?
Pros and cons of 2 different approaches to translating their websites by Facebook and Google - one using human translators, both professional and casual; the other...
Germany: Court Rules for More Pay for Translators
in Legal
Literary translators in Germany are now entitled to a percentage of the proceeds of books they translate in addition to their standard fee for translation as...
European Commission launches “European Master’s in Translation ” network
New European standard for Master's in Translation has been introduced by the European Commission to promote best practice in higher education in translation; to enhance teaching...
Tips on organising a conference
Organising a conference with multiple languages can be quite a task. This is a short and easy guide how to complete this task successfully....
Shanghai taking steps to correct funny Engrish signs
For years badly translated Chinese signs were the source of entertainment, however the officials in Shanghai have taken steps to ensure improvement. ...
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