“Cæsar non Supra Grammaticos”
This cheerful Latin phrase literally translates to, “Cesar has no power over grammarians.” And while it’s original intent may be to describe all the natural
March 22, 2017
Knowledge is Power
When I was 15 years old and learning to drive, I was given access to a pick-up truck with manual transmission. But my attempts at
February 27, 2017
Wordier Than Thou Art
Think of the things in your life that you really cherish. And by things I mean actual objects: your key chain, your favorite gadget, your
February 9, 2017
Why Oh Why, Would you DIY?
Information technology and translation tools are frequent topic on this blog. We often write about our experiences with information technology, but seldom do we write
January 18, 2017
Science Fiction Tastes Better in Spanish
Science Fiction and Fantasy are literary and film genres renowned for the fanaticism of their followers. Take for instance the opening of a new Star
December 26, 2016
“Shouldn’t you be out on a Ledge Somewhere?”
Our collective imagination is not very kind toward people who are passionate about writing. Largely, we imagine writers out on a ledge somewhere, spewing melancholy
December 5, 2016
Copywriting: A Minefield of Horrid Translations
It is difficult enough to write good copy in one’s own language. The first struggle is combining the commercial mindset with the creative mindset. Stereotypes
November 14, 2016
It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over
It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over A few years ago, I happened to be staying at a small town in the west of France during
October 25, 2016
Save your Soul, Computer!
Picture this: A woman in her 60’s sitting at the reception desk of the dry cleaning shop, her fingers flying swiftly over a computer keyboard. She
October 8, 2016
Good Friends and Bad Seeds
Anyone who has studied a second language in school would surely remember their teacher’s frequent warnings against one of the most common pitfalls in language
September 19, 2016
TV’s Most Blatant Grammatical Error and The Future of Translation Technology
“To boldly go where no man has gone before.” Ouch! That split infinitive makes me cringe every time I hear it. And as a fanatic
August 29, 2016
Technological Overdependence: A Cautionary Tale
Recent news about the massive computer outage that caused the world’s largest airline to cancel over 4,000 flights should make everyone reconsider the role of
August 15, 2016
