The Tour de France Needs No Translation
The Tour de France began last week in parallel with the World Cup (Congrats to Spain!). Some sporting events of international significance, such as the
July 12, 2010
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Does Surprise Create Disorder?
Each time we see less exciting performances in this World Cup, since, as time goes by, fewer and fewer teams are participating. Some rivals are
July 7, 2010
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The Art of Typing
The definition of typing (as a noun), from Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, is using a computer keyboard or a typewriter to produce typed documents or
July 7, 2010
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Potawatomi: Endangered Language
At the moment, approximately 3,500 languages are on the verge of extinction. “National Geographic” warned that most of these languages are from Central and South
July 6, 2010
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Mistakes, A Soap Opera?
Today is yet another day with an exciting match at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. And one essential aspect of winning is the popular adage:
July 5, 2010
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Supply and Demand in Translation
Up to now we have seen different ways or options for determining the total cost of a translation, but now I would like to draw
July 2, 2010
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The World Cup: Much More Than A Championship
The FIFA World Cup is one of the great spectacles known to man. It carries more weight for some people than for others, but it
June 29, 2010
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Interpreters on the Sidelines at the World Cup
The World Cup is still the center of attention for so many of us around the world, capturing our attention on a daily basis. Some
June 24, 2010
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The Meanings of a Good Word
This is the ultimate football (soccer) season. Nearly everyone is talking about their team, cheering on the players and going wild with each shot, regardless
June 23, 2010
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Cost per Language Pair
In previous posts we have discussed the different ways of quoting a translation project, such as per word, per page, per hour of work if
June 22, 2010
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Clients and Translators: Expectations vs. Results
It is quite common for a client to have an idea of the final outcome in mind when requesting a translation project. When the material
June 21, 2010
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Subtitles for Movies and Television Shows
These days, subtitles are available for all forms of entertainment: in the movies, on television, and even at the opera. People from completely different cultures
June 17, 2010
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