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# Linguistic Solutions

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- [Arabic Lessons](https://linguisticsolutions.com/arabic-lessons/) - Learning Arabic has been like that: moments of elation alternating with grim, soul-churning despair. The language is not so much hard as it is vast, with dozens of ways to form the plural and words that vary from region to region, town to town. With every sign of progress it seems to deepen beneath you
- [Global Naming “Gotchas” Trip Up Microsoft and General Motors](https://linguisticsolutions.com/global-naming-“gotchas”-trip-up-microsoft-and-general-motors/) - ...Later this year PC users in Latvia can look forward to a chicken on every disk when Microsoft releases Vista, which in Latvian means “frumpy woman” or “chicken.” Meanwhile, closer to home, Microsoft media users in Quebec raised their eyebrows last summer when the company announced its new Zune media player. It seems that “Zune”
- [Global Handshake](https://linguisticsolutions.com/global-handshake/) - Sooner or later, it happens to everyone running a business. You notice that more and more of your meetings are with people with unpronounceable last names or in cities far removed from North America or Western Europe. You find yourself eating sushi with a big customer in Osaka or jetting off to meet with a
- [Syrian Arabic Language Course](https://linguisticsolutions.com/syrian-arabic-language-course/) - Today, I added a link to a free online Syrian Arabic Course to the Linguistic Solutions - Links page, under "Arabic." Syrian Colloquial Arabic, a Functional Course is a 400-page illustrated and fully indexed textbook, accompanied by 180 minutes of authentic recorded conversations. It deals with modern colloquial Arabic as it is spoken in Syria,
- [Al-Jazeera English and Press Interpreter](https://linguisticsolutions.com/al-jazeera-english-and-press-interpreter/) - Today, I added links to the Al-Jazeera English - Front Page and Press Interpreter | The foreign language news in English to the Linguistic Solutions - Global Culture page, under "Read a Foreign Newspaper - Expand Your Point of View," one of 7 Strategies for Expanding Your Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity.
- [Al Jazeera English Goes Live](https://linguisticsolutions.com/al-jazeera-english-goes-live/) - Al Jazeera English, the new international news channel from the Qatar-based television network, has begun broadcasting from its main studios in Doha. The opening broadcast, which was expected to be available in 80 million households around the world, took place at 3pm Doha time (12:00 GMT) and featured a clip introducing the channel. Aiming to
- [LibraryThing Author: Christopher P. Hurtado / churtado](https://linguisticsolutions.com/410/) - Christopher P. Hurtado is a LibraryThing Author, an author who lists their personal library on LibraryThing. See churtado's profile page. Read more
- [Iraqi Pressure Vault](https://linguisticsolutions.com/iraqi-pressure-vault/) - From a geographic standpoint, Iraq is caught between a rock and a hard place. Its neighbors offer either pressure or non-support. Syria creates pressure by encouraging insurgent elements to freely enter western Iraq. From the east, Iran inflicts pressure on Iraq’s political institutions by funding Shiite militias. Friendly support from Iraq’s northern border has been
- [Learn Surah Al-Fatihah, Al Fatiha](https://linguisticsolutions.com/learn-surah-al-fatihah-al-fatiha/) - Learn to recite Surah Al-Fatihah off by heart and learn the meaning. Surah Al-Fatihah, "The Opening", is the first chapter of the Holy Qur'an. It's seven verses are a prayer for God's guidance and stress the lordship and mercy of God. This chapter has a special role in traditional daily prayers, being recited at the
- [Imperial History of the Middle East](https://linguisticsolutions.com/imperial-history-of-the-middle-east/) - Who has conquered the Middle East over the course of world events? See 5,000 years of history in 90 seconds... Read more
- [Understanding Arabs: A Westerner's Guide](https://linguisticsolutions.com/understanding-arabs-a-westerners-guide/) - Most people, especially in the West, have a pre-conceived idea of what constitutes an Arab. These ideas usually fall into the 1970s western image of the urban Arab as excessively wealthy, or the more romantic desert Arab portrayed by Omar Sharif in Lawrence of Arabia. These images may be mixed with those of religious fanaticism,
- [On-line Foreign Language Instruction Flashcards](https://linguisticsolutions.com/on-line-foreign-language-instruction-flashcards/) - I've recently created a free FlashcardExchange account. FlashcardExchange is "the world's largest flashcard library." I've made flashcards for BYU's Egyptian Arabic 101 (by Parkinson) and UVSC's Chinese 1010 (Chinese Odyssey by Xueying Wang, Li-chuang Chi, and Liping Feng). With a free FlashcardExchange account, you can create unlimited flahscards, share your flahscards with friends and students,
- [Foreign Language Instruction Links](https://linguisticsolutions.com/foreign-language-instruction-links/) - The Linguistic Solutions - Links page has links to foreign language instruction resources for Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- [Translation, Interpretation, Foreign Langauge Instruction, and Cross-cultural Training Resources](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-interpretation-foreign-langauge-instruction-and-cross-cultural-training-resources/) - The Linguistic Solutions - Resources page has links to translation, interpretation, foreign langauge instruction, and cross-cultural training resources.
- [SAP Opens New Global Service Center in Brazil](https://linguisticsolutions.com/sap-opens-new-global-service-center-in-brazil/) - SAP AG has recently announced the opening of a new SAP Global Service Center in São Leopoldo, state of Rio Grande do Sul, where SAP plans to add 80 new employees by the end of this year. The new facility is located on the “Unisinos” university campus and will focus on custom development and localization
- [Immigrants Make English a Priority](https://linguisticsolutions.com/immigrants-make-english-a-priority/) - As Congress weighs a Senate measure to make English the national or common language of the United States, many of the immigrants the legislation would affect say they wouldn't have it any other way. "The need to learn English" is what Colombian immigrants Claudia Lopez and Christian Echeverry say drives them to attend night classes
- [WCMC-Q Training to Focus on Communication](https://linguisticsolutions.com/wcmc-q-training-to-focus-on-communication/) - Communication between medical students and patients takes centre stage this week as Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) has begun a seven-day training programme for medical interpreters. A total of 25 candidates, selected from over 150 who applied, are attending the 40-hour ‘Bridging the Gap’ programme that started on Sunday. They are the first
- [Maryland Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/maryland-lost-in-translation/) - Ask people which states have a horrible language problem, and they are likely to name Florida, Texas and California. Maryland won't be mentioned. It should be. Advertisement In 2002, the Maryland General Assembly passed a law requiring all state agencies to offer oral interpretation and written translation "into any language spoken by any limited English
- [Hispanics: Business Ownership Key to American Dream](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanics-business-ownership-key-to-american-dream/) - It can't be denied -- Hispanics and hard work go together like American business and cheap labor. This partly explains why the rate of Hispanics who start their own businesses far outpaces the national average by a 3-1 ratio. Many Hispanics see being their own boss as the only way to true prosperity here. In
- [Pinal County Program Taps Migrants to Teach](https://linguisticsolutions.com/pinal-county-program-taps-migrants-to-teach/) - Anticipating a desperate need for teachers in Pinal County, Central Arizona College and Arizona State University have forged a partnership that will funnel legal immigrants with international teaching experience, particularly from Latin American countries, into classrooms in the fast-growing county. Students in districts such as Coolidge, Florence and the city of Maricopa will directly benefit
- [Found in Translation: King's 'Dream' Plays in Beijing](https://linguisticsolutions.com/found-in-translation-kings-dream-plays-in-beijing/) - For months now, Caitrin McKiernan has gone from place to place in this city to ask Chinese people an unlikely question: What does the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. mean to you? The questions don't end there, either. In most of these gatherings, she gets far more specific, burrowing into the
- [Bush's Won't Support Official-English Bill](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bushs-wont-support-official-english-bill/) - The Senate’s vote to make English the “national” language of the United States is largely symbolic, and even that is not likely to pass into law. Certainly not as long as George W. Bush is President of the United States. What Sen. Jim Inhofe (R.-Okla.) proposed has been tried before, and then, as now, political
- [Translation to Be Supervised](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-to-be-supervised/) - China will set up a translation assessment panel to supervise the quality of translation work and regulate the market, which has long been plagued by disorder and unfair competition, industry management officials said in Shanghai yesterday. The announcement followed the opening of the First China International Forum on Translation Industry at Tongji University yesterday. Nearly
- [Worry Over English Erosion Hardly New](https://linguisticsolutions.com/worry-over-english-erosion-hardly-new/) - The way we English-speaking Americans see ourselves at home and in the world is necessarily changing. No matter how often we hear that we live in a big, diverse, multicultural country and a global economy, it still surprises us to see English as just one of our languages, not the exclusive one. That's because many
- [Fed Playbook Not Outdated by Globalization -- Yellen](https://linguisticsolutions.com/fed-playbook-not-outdated-by-globalization-yellen/) - Cheap imports from China and the new global workforce shouldn't cause the Federal Reserve to rip up its monetary policy playbook, Janet Yellen, the president of the San Francisco Fed said on Saturday "My main conclusion is that globalization has no impact on the Fed's ability to control inflation in the long run," Yellen said
- [Translation as Performance](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-as-performance/) - n 1970, the American PEN had promulgated a manifesto on translation with a nine-point programme and a Bill of Rights. This manifesto not only recognizes the act of translation as essential to the future of mankind, but also laments the lack of recognition of the crucial role of translators in human affairs. The manifesto says:
- [Generations Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/generations-lost-in-translation/) - A crucial point is being missed in the debate about which of the 11 Liberal leadership candidates are truly bilingual. We're not talking here about a university grad who burnishes his résumé when applying for a job in the private sector. Nor is this about a botanist who's sweating a federal language test in order
- [UNICEF Chief's Theme for Middlebury Grads is Globalization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/unicef-chiefs-theme-for-middlebury-grads-is-globalization/) - "Globalization is not a prediction, it's a reality," Veneman began. She cited the view of Thomas Friedman ("The World is Flat") that international competition began with nations in the era of Columbus and other explorers, became competition between companies around the year 1800 when Middlebury College was founded, and now was between individuals. To take
- [In the U.S. and Europe, Tensions Between a National and Minority Languages](https://linguisticsolutions.com/in-the-us-and-europe-tensions-between-a-national-and-minority-languages/) - After the Senate's recent vote to make English the "national language" of the United States, an avalanche of accusations accumulated, suggesting much illiberal villainy. The Senate's enshrinement of English in the immigration bill it approved last week was cautious: the proposed law says the government must " preserve and enhance the role of English," but
- [Financial Services Heads in Denial Over Impact of Globalization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/financial-services-heads-in-denial-over-impact-of-globalization/) - Financial services sector leaders are failing to acknowledge the challenge that globalization will pose in the next few years, accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP said in a survey. Of 175 chief executive officers of financial services providers interviewed, 21 percent thought their companies would gain over 50 percent of profit outside of their home
- [Help is a Call Away, Ctizens Taught](https://linguisticsolutions.com/help-is-a-call-away-ctizens-taught/) - Newcomers to Canada don't always know how to reach emergency services or what to expect when police, fire or ambulance personnel show up at their door. Some come from countries where the police are perceived as corrupt or oppressive. That's why Halton police have initiated a unique diversity program called Emergency Services Information to New
- [Ariz. Tribes Unsure What Hayworth Means](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ariz-tribes-unsure-what-hayworth-means/) - Rep. J.D. Hayworth is considered a friend to Arizona's tribes. But sometimes they don't speak the same language. Sometimes, for example, Hayworth speaks in overblown rhetoric and ends up insulting centuries of language and tradition. Such was the case when Hayworth signed a letter written by Rep. Steve King, complaining about multilingual ballots. The unspoken
- [ Accessible Globalization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/accessible-globalization/) - Why do firms continue to evaluate outsourcing and globalization? A 2005 study performed by IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center investigated the long-term effects of mature outsourcing organizations — ones that had outsourced a major portion of their IT infrastructure between 1998–2002 — and found that these companies continued to outperform their peers in Sales, General
- [The 'Blog' Revolution Sweeps Across China](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-blog-revolution-sweeps-across-china-2/) - It took a chance online encounter between a software engineer from Shanghai and a teacher in a remote province of China to start shaking up the power balance between the people and the government of the world’s most populous nation. In August 2002, Isaac Mao, who worked at the Shanghai office of the chip maker
- [Can Corporations Erase National Culture?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/can-corporations-erase-national-culture/) - Many people (both supporters and critics) say globalization will lead to a homogenization of culture -- people around the world, enticed by McDonalds and Hollywood movies, will devalue their local culture and adopt American ways instead. I don't know if that will happen or not, but some recent articles and studies got me thinking about
- [Diversity Key Idea](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalization-means-diversity-not-homogenization/) - Bettina Byrd-Giles, program director for the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Office of Diversity... defined globalization as "networks of interdependence at worldwide distances," noting McDonald's Corp.'s reach around the world, Mercedes' arrival in Alabama and the outsourcing of customer call centers to India and elsewhere as examples of those networks. With globalization will come increasing
- [Pivotal Year in Film? TV and Globalization Tighten Grip on Film](https://linguisticsolutions.com/pivotal-year-in-film-tv-and-globalization-tighten-grip-on-film/) - It's hard to tell now, but in the future, 2004 could be seen as one of the pivotal years in the history of Japanese cinema. This is not necessarily because of the quality of films released--and there were a number of great films--but because of hints of fundamental shifts in the industry and its relation
- [Chinese Buyer of PC Unit Is Moving to I.B.M.'s Hometown](https://linguisticsolutions.com/chinese-buyer-of-pc-unit-is-moving-to-ibms-hometown/) - These days, every employee here gets a birthday gift, something a multinational company might be expected to do in this age of feel-good corporate management. The problem is that people in China do not traditionally celebrate birthdays. But that is changing. And so is Lenovo. It is trying to become a global company with its
- [Comparing Food Favourites Around the Wide World](https://linguisticsolutions.com/comparing-food-favourites-around-the-wide-world/) - There's a difference between the pre-packaged Shanghai stir-fry vegetables in my refrigerator and a McDonald's restaurant in Brazil. On a trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, last year, I visited Rocinha favela, one of the largest hillside shantytowns in the world. As I walked into the hillside community, surrounded by street children digging through garbage
- [U.S. Exposure to Foreign Literature Promotes Tolerance in Multicultural World](https://linguisticsolutions.com/us-exposure-to-foreign-literature-promotes-tolerance-in-multicultural-world/) - It seems every aspect of American life is undergoing a “Globalization” except one — our literary culture. Explanations for this phenomenon vary, from lack of interest to lack of availability, but one thing is certain: A majority of Americans have a profound disinterest in the literary and cultural works of other countries. Just think about
- [French To Google: “Puh!”](https://linguisticsolutions.com/french-to-google-“puh”/) - Reaffirming its heralded position as guardian of global culture (cheese, wine, literature, extended vacations, and things that smell), the French and other EU nations have mustered up enough dander to protect the world against latest "risk of crushing American domination…" Google. Late last year, the sinister forces of Google reached an agreement with five major
- [Is Korea a Forward Base for the Globalization of Chinese?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/is-korea-a-forward-base-for-the-globalization-of-chinese/) - China is sending some 600 Chinese language teachers to Korean elementary and middle schools. Zhejiang Online News reported Friday that 600 graduates from a teachers college in Zhejiang province would be sent to Korean schools after Hangzhou Normal University signed a deal with 16 school principals during their recent visit to China. The heads were
- [All Things Asian Are Becoming Us](https://linguisticsolutions.com/all-things-asian-are-becoming-us/) - Rudyard Kipling's famous line "East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet" no longer applies. Today, East and West are commingled, and in this country, the East is on the rise. Take movies. American audiences are growing more familiar with movies from China, Japan and South Korea. Quentin Tarantino is
- [Fat Brazilians?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/fat-brazilians/) - Fat Brazilians? In a body-conscious society whose gifts to global culture include the girl from Ipanema, the tanga bikini and Gisele Bündchen and other supermodels, the idea seems heretical. Yet a controversial government study released late last month confirms it: Brazil is experiencing an epidemic of obesity. According to the report, conducted by the Brazilian
- [Brazil Newspaper Slams NY Times Over Obesity Story](https://linguisticsolutions.com/brazil-newspaper-slams-ny-times-over-obesity-story/) - A Brazilian newspaper on Thursday accused the New York Times of illustrating a story on obesity in Brazil with a picture of three flabby-looking Czech women on a beach famed for its shapely local beauties. The Times story went to the heart of Brazil's self-image as a place of sunny sexiness and was the second
- [Globalization Should Be a Two-Way Street](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalization-should-be-a-two-way-street/) - This past weekend’s Iraqi election — held in Nashville as well as Baghdad — was an inspirational reminder of our city’s growing diversity and role in the wider world. Nashville was one of only five U.S. cities hosting the overseas voting for Iraq’s first free election in 50 years, chosen due to its Kurdish population
- [Does Cultural Diversity Require Exceptions?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/does-cultural-diversity-require-exceptions/) - The idea of promoting cultural diversity around the world sounds reasonable enough. It recognizes that everyone profits from the free flow of ideas, words and images. It encourages preservation of, say, indigenous traditions and minority languages. It treats the cultures of rich and poor countries as equals. And, most topically, it offers a healthy antidote
- [The Scoop on Sleep Presented in Survey](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-scoop-on-sleep-presented-in-survey/) - The United States is in the top 10 when it comes to getting little sleep, with 19 percent of the population logging 6 hours or less during the week. That's among findings of a new study of sleep habits conducted by ACNielsen. The study, which looked beyond the United States, found this country is a
- [Local Is Lekker, But So Is Global](https://linguisticsolutions.com/local-is-lekker-but-so-is-global/) - Companies that monitor and respond to the growing internationalisation of business cope better with the new challenges of international competition and outperform those [that] do not respond adequately to change. In the manufacturing and services sectors, for example, companies in China and India are recognising the opportunities in the global marketplace and capitalising on them.
- [Globalized World Spins Past Laws of Geometry](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalized-world-spins-past-laws-of-geometry/) - Is the world of the 21st century flat, as Thomas L. Friedman argues in his new book that identifies globalization as the most important trend of our times? His analysis and the challenges it raises will kick off an expansive public radio project, Think Globally, with an event to be broadcast in Minnesota at 7
- [Three Basic Steps to Globalize Your Web Site for International Visitors](https://linguisticsolutions.com/three-basic-steps-to-globalize-your-web-site-for-international-visitors/) - Marketing Sherpa interviews John Yunker: We asked Yunker for three basic steps you can take to begin globalizing your site this year. -> Step #1. Start small A. List your strategic markets for next five years Once you have a basic list, register domain names in those countries so you don’t lose out on them,
- [The Culturally Customized Web Site](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-culturally-customized-web-site/) - My copy of The Culturally Customized Web Site by Nitish Singh and Arun Pereira arrived yesterday from the publisher (Elsevier). The price offered by the publisher when following the link from Nitish Singh's homepage ($23.96) was lower than the price on Amazon.com which was list ($29.95) and the publisher shipped it gratis. It comes endorsed
- [Bowne Sells Globalization Business to Lionbridge](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bowne-sells-globalization-business-to-lionbridge/) - Bowne & Co., Inc. (NYSE: BNE - News) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Bowne Global Solutions to Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX - News), a provider of globalization and testing services, for a total sale price with a value of at least $180 million. Under the terms of
- [ Want to See if Your International Website Hits Its Mark?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/want-to-see-if-your-international-website-hits-its-mark/) - Common Sense Advisory and the authors of "The Culturally Customized Web Site," have teamed up to study trends and best practices in website globalization. Qualifying respondents will receive a free cultural diagnosis of one of their international websites in the form of "The Cultural Customization Scorecard." In return the researchers request participation in a short
- [John Yunker: Web Globalization Goes Mainstream](https://linguisticsolutions.com/john-yunker-web-globalization-goes-mainstream/) - John Yunker, author of Beyond Borders: Web Globalization Strategies, makes a few predictions for the year ahead: - Web Globalization Goes Mainstream - Amazon.com Adds Spanish - Apple Launches iTunes Korea - The Global Gateway finds the "Sweet Spot" Read more
- [Ky. Secretary of State Web Site Now Multilingual](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ky-secretary-of-state-web-site-now-multilingual/) - The Web site for the Kentucky Secretary of State's office now offers translations into six new languages. The new service makes the office one of the first multilingual Web sites in Kentucky state government. The site is translated through an automated and computerized process and occurs dynamically, allowing the site to be translated immediately after
- [English/Persian Voice-to-Voice Translation Tool](https://linguisticsolutions.com/englishpersian-voice-to-voice-translation-tool/) - Three years of work by a large interdisciplinary team at the University of Southern California has created a rudimentary but working two-way voice translation system that allows an English-speaking doctor to talk to a Persian-speaking patient. The Transonics Spoken Dialog Translator turns a doctor's spoken English questions into spoken Persian, and translates patients' spoken Persian
- [Speaking in (Many) Tongues Can Be Profitable](https://linguisticsolutions.com/speaking-in-many-tongues-can-be-profitable/) - WANTED, and in many instances urgently needed: translators and interpreters of numerous languages into English. Opportunities especially good in New York and other cities with large and highly varied immigrant populations. And in government agencies where certain Middle Eastern and Asian languages have surged in priority in the post 9/11 world. That, labor market and
- [Half White-collars Keep Blogs, Privacy Top Theme](https://linguisticsolutions.com/half-white-collars-keep-blogs-privacy-top-theme/) - Blogging has increasingly become more popular in China, with 52% of white-collar workers now keeping weblogs (blogs) according to CBP Career Consultants Co., Ltd., a leading career consulting firm in China. Pictures from the Web log of a woman from Shanghai who goes by the pseudonym Mu Mu. Unlike western bloggers who often focus on
- [Triple Certification in Localization: Summer Workshop: June 20-22nd](https://linguisticsolutions.com/triple-certification-in-localization-summer-workshop-june-20-22nd/) - The Localization Program, CSU Chico offers The Triple Certification in Localization in conjunction with our certifying partners: 1. The Center for Regional and Continuing Education, California State University Chico 2. The Localization Institute 3. The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) The Objective of this Triple Certification is to establish learning opportunities, and educational standards that
- [Int'l Day of Mother Languages to debut in China](https://linguisticsolutions.com/intl-day-of-mother-languages-to-debut-in-china/) - An International Day for the Celebration of Mother Languages, which falls on Feb. 21 every year, will make its debut in China. The United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO)introduced the day in 1999, aiming to promote people's awareness of their mother tongue, which, as an communication tool, represents a specific nationality or ethnic
- [R&D: Globalization & Flat World](https://linguisticsolutions.com/rd-globalization-flat-world/) - In fifteen years of offshoring, India has been aggressively expanding its higher-value services (proof points exist in business application innovations, product development, and BPO) and has developed a stable of world-class IT services vendors that can save foreign companies the trouble of setting up their own offshore centers. A large supply of qualified talent exist
- [Download The Virtual Handshake FREE!](https://linguisticsolutions.com/download-the-virtual-handshake-free/) - Download The Virtual Handshake: Opening Doors and Closing Deals Online by David Teten and Scott Allen FREE!
- [Google Launches Censored Chinese Search Engine](https://linguisticsolutions.com/google-launches-censored-chinese-search-engine/) - Online search giant Google (GOOG) launched a China-based search engine Wednesday that will be self-censored to avoid posting results that antagonize China's communist government. Google.cn uses the Chinese Web suffix ".cn" and supplements the existing dot-com Chinese-language website available from servers in the USA. "In order to operate from China, we have removed some content
- [ATA 46th Annual Conference](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ata-46th-annual-conference/) - I presented Targeting and Profiling Customers and Vendors Online for the second time, this time at the American Translators Association (ATA) ATA 46th Annual Conference in Seattle on Saturday. The presentation was well attended and well received. Among the members of audience where my friends, Beatriz Bonnet, president of Syntes Language Group in Denver and
- [Muslim-US Diplomacy - One Teen at a Time](https://linguisticsolutions.com/muslim-us-diplomacy-one-teen-at-a-time/) - Sometimes diplomacy is as simple as a teenager's smile. In the halls of Falmouth Academy on Massachusetts' Cape Cod, the face of Iraq is Ruba - unveiled and unabashed as she gives out hugs and high-fives. "I love answering questions," she says as she nears the end of her year here as a high school
- [Top 25 Companies and Worldwide Translation Market Size](https://linguisticsolutions.com/top-25-companies-and-worldwide-translation-market-size/) - Ever wondered what are the biggest companies in the translation and localization industry? Common Sense Advisory has the answer. This report is available now This report, available for free for anybody in the industry, also establishes the size of the worlwide translation and localization market, and growth projections for the next five years. Some of
- [Common Sense Advisory Launches Global Watchtowerâ„¢ Blog](https://linguisticsolutions.com/common-sense-advisory-launches-global-watchtower™-blog/) - Common Sense Advisory, Inc., an independent research and consulting firm, announces the launch of the Global Watchtowerâ„¢, a blog-like forum for sharing its commentary and assessment of globalization- or global business-related press releases and announcements. The Global Watchtowerâ„¢ contains entries from Don DePalma, author of the premier book on business globalization, “Business Without Borders: A
- [Targeting and Profiling Customers and Vendors Online](https://linguisticsolutions.com/targeting-and-profiling-customers-and-vendors-online/) - My proposed presentation for the ATA 46th Annual Conference in Seattle, Targeting and Profiling Customers and Vendors Online, was accepted, and is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2005 3:30-5:00 p.m. This is a repeat of the well-received presentation I gave at the 2005 ATA TCD Annual Conference in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 16, 2005 and
- [ATA TCD 6th Annual Conference](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ata-tcd-6th-annual-conference/) - Saturday, April 16, 2005, I had the pleasure of speaking to an audience of my esteemed colleagues at the American Translators Association Translation Company Division 6th Annual Conference in Philadelphia on Targeting and Profiling Customers and Vendors Online. Download Targeting and Profiling Customers and Vendors Online.ppt.
- [ Asian Adaptation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/asian-adaptation/) - It is pure Western arrogance to go to Asia and expect to do business as we do in the West. Even with the best intentions, what works in the West can result in failure in the Far East. We need to learn how to communicate with Asians, particularly as China becomes an economic powerhouse. We
- [The New Colossus](https://linguisticsolutions.com/359/) - My last post, "Nguyen Never Forgets the Long Journey to America", reminded me of a line from the end of the poem, “The New Colossus,” by nineteenth-century American poet Emma Lazarus. This poem appears on a plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty, and describes her. In this line, the statue herself is
- [Nguyen Never Forgets the Long Journey to America](https://linguisticsolutions.com/nguyen-never-forgets-the-long-journey-to-america/) - Packed in an overcrowded boat, her skin blistering under the searing heat of the mid-day sun, while her stomach betraying her courageous front alerts the other passengers to her desperate need for food and water, 11-year-old Jinny Nguyen clings to her uncle's arm, locked in fear that their boat - their literal life preserver was
- [Government Takes Steps in Making Antigua-Barbuda a Multilingual Society](https://linguisticsolutions.com/government-takes-steps-in-making-antigua-barbuda-a-multilingual-society/) - The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has moved closer towards implementing its educational policy of making the entire nation multilingual. During his official visit to the Republic of Cuba, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer requested assistance from the Cuban government in the provision of tutors in the area of Spanish, the second official language of the
- [Support for Small and Medium-Sized Software Enterprises in Brazil](https://linguisticsolutions.com/support-for-small-and-medium-sized-software-enterprises-in-brazil/) - The Multilateral Investment Fund announced today the approval of a $1,300,000 grant for a technical cooperation program to help small and medium-sized software enterprises in Brazil improve their competitiveness by introducing a quality standard in software development geared towards smaller software businesses, internationalization and localization techniques and business linkages. The program will be in charge
- [Konyin, Nigeria's Multilingual Keyboard, Hits Market May](https://linguisticsolutions.com/konyin-nigerias-multilingual-keyboard-hits-market-may/) - For all those who hate the way their names are being mutilated as a result of the inadequacy of the currently available computer keyboards, a solution to such name mutilation is now in sight. As from May, 2005, Konyin, the multilingual Computer keyboard would be on sale throughout the country. The keyboard contains not just
- [Steeped in Learning, Immersed in Mandarin](https://linguisticsolutions.com/steeped-in-learning-immersed-in-mandarin/) - Franchesca Venneri draws a picture of a little fish on the easel. David Trieu draws a toothy shark underneath. Then teacher Shen Yin, writes the Chinese characters for the two fish next to the drawings. "Xiao yu," she says, pointing the fish. "Xiao yu," her students repeat. "Sha yu" she says, pointing to David's shark.
- [Mike Hagan of Houston, Texas Wins a Copy of Vacation Spanish](https://linguisticsolutions.com/mike-hagan-of-houston-texas-wins-a-copy-of-vacation-spanish/) - Mike Hagan, V.P. of Marketing, YMCA of Greater Houston, won an autographed copy of Vacation Spanish at this morning's AMA Houston Hispanic Marketing SIG event: “The Case for Hispanic Marketing: A Conversation with Alex Lopez Negrete”
- [The Case for Hispanic Marketing: A Conversation with Alex Lopez Negrete](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-case-for-hispanic-marketing-a-conversation-with-alex-lopez-negrete/) - Hispanic Marketing SIG - “The Case for Hispanic Marketing: A conversation with Alex Lopez Negrete” When: April 28, 2005 Where: Renaissance Hotel Greenway Plaza Plaza Ballroom, 20th Floor 6 Greenway Plaza East Houston, Texas 77046 Parking Information: Parking is available in the Greenway Plaza Garage below the hotel entrance. Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
- [Persson Backs Globalization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/persson-backs-globalization/) - Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson on Wednesday hailed globalization and free trade as beneficial for all but insisted that national policies were needed to ensure social safeguards. Being able to combine free trade with a competitive industry and at the same time maintaining and developing a secure safety net and a good education system, that
- [Medical Emergency](https://linguisticsolutions.com/medical-emergency-2/) - The U.S. Hispanic economy's surging demographics are putting pressure on a healthcare industry already plagued by a shortage of qualified workers, creating increased demand for Hispanic professionals from nurses and doctors to administrative, executive, and emergency personnel. Already grappling with a rapidly aging U.S. population, as well as mergers and cutbacks, the healthcare industry has
- [Studying Abroad Offers Diverse Experiences](https://linguisticsolutions.com/studying-abroad-offers-diverse-experiences/) - With more and more college graduates entering the "real world" each year, it's becoming harder to stand out on resumes and applications. USF's study abroad program gives students the opportunity to get an upper hand on the competition at an affordable price. "In this global world and international market place, every employer or graduate school,
- [China Integrates into Global Supply Chain](https://linguisticsolutions.com/china-integrates-into-global-supply-chain/) - As China moves into compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) requirements, the freedom of international transport and supply companies to operate in the country has dramatically increased, catalyzing a host of changes. The principal effect is to bind China irreversibly into the global supply chain for industrial products. Read more
- [Globalization and its Discontents](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalization-and-its-discontents/) - It is widely believed that the Chinese are eating our lunch. Their factories hum and belch smoke, while ours go silent and send up weeds in the parking lot. This phenomenon is commonly called “globalization.” But it is also commonly misunderstood. In the reverie of modern Americans, globalization means the rest of the world sends
- [Police Language Program up for National Award](https://linguisticsolutions.com/police-language-program-up-for-national-award/) - The Advanced Language Program in Lexington-- an effort that aids police officers in providing services to a growing Hispanic population -- has been named one of 18 finalists for the prestigious Innovations in American Government Award. The awards, often referred to as the "Oscars" of government, are given by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance
- [Bridging the Achievement Gap Between Minority and White Students](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bridging-the-achievement-gap-between-minority-and-white-students/) - Hispanic students are the largest minority student group at [Weber State University], according to spring 2005 institutional data results. Hispanics are also the largest minority in Utah, comprising 27 percent of Ogden's population. Hispanic students have the highest dropout rate in Utah schools. Jim Martin, a member of the Utah Achievement Gap Coalition, said Utah
- [Filipino Band's Success in Vietnam Suggests Nation's Multicultural Ease](https://linguisticsolutions.com/filipino-bands-success-in-vietnam-suggests-nations-multicultural-ease/) - It may not be the height of cultural globalization, but it must be close - a Filipino trio of guitars and bass belting out 1960s Latin and pop tunes in perfect Spanish on a steamy tropical night in a communist Asian country on the hotel rooftop restaurant that was once the wartime haunt of U.S.
- [This Tourney Seems Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/this-tourney-seems-lost-in-translation/) - When it comes to golf, 1.3 billion Chinese can't be wrong, can they? Well, mostly yeah, apparently. The European Tour has five events scheduled in China this year, an attempt to bring the world's most populous nation into the golfing fold, whether the residents are ready or not. Last week at the Johnnie Walker Classic
- [Lost in (Russian) Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/lost-in-russian-translation/) - Some 45 years ago, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev paid his first visit to the United States. It was a turbulent encounter for both Khrushchev and Americans. Khrushchev scoffed at American economic prosperity, deplored Hollywood's tastelessness, and predicted communism would bury capitalism. (Some prediction!) Seeking to deflect criticism of Russia's lack of freedoms, he was on
- [Vacation Spanish Blog](https://linguisticsolutions.com/vacation-spanish-blog/) - The Vacation Spanish Blog was published yesterday. The URI is www.vacationspanish.com. Please feel free to add your comments.
- [Vacation Spanish Blog (Update)](https://linguisticsolutions.com/vacation-spanish-blog-update/) - The Vacation Spanish Blog was updated today. The URI is www.vacationspanish.com. New content added today includes: * Table of Contents * Acknowledgements * Excerpt * Sample Chapter * Bonus Chapter * Reviews & Endorsements * About the Authors * About the Publishers * Contact Please feel free to add your comments.
- [Christopher Hurtado's Blog](https://linguisticsolutions.com/christopher-hurtados-blog/) - Christopher Hurtado's Blog was published yesterday.
- [New Research from Common Sense Advisory](https://linguisticsolutions.com/new-research-from-common-sense-advisory/) - Common Sense Advisory has published a new Quick Take. Last month we wrote that Lionbridge acquired Berlin-based Logoport for its translation memory technology and that Irish language service provider (LSP) Transware PLC bought globalization management (GMS) supplier Global Sight. The Lionbridge deal makes sense, while the Transware purchase seems misguided. In this Quick Take we
- [Houston CEO Alex Lopez Negrete to Lead Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies](https://linguisticsolutions.com/houston-ceo-alex-lopez-negrete-to-lead-association-of-hispanic-advertising-agencies/) - The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) announced its new board of directors at AHAA's recent conference in San Antonio. Alex Lopez Negrete, president and CEO of Lopez Negrete Communications will lead the dynamic organization as chairman and Carl Kravetz, chairman and CEO of Cruz/Kravetz: IDEAS will serve as the chairman-elect. Stepping down from this
- [Brave Nuevo World](https://linguisticsolutions.com/brave-nuevo-world/) - If you're in marketing, you've heard the numbers: Forty million Hispanics live in the U.S. and represent approximately $686 billion in spending power, an estimated $6 billion of it funneled to entertainment. Although they're only 13.4% of the population, they account for an estimated 20% of movie-ticket sales, and some say that number is as
- [Top 50 Hispanic Market Advertisers: '00-'04](https://linguisticsolutions.com/top-50-hispanic-market-advertisers-00-04/) - From 2000-2004, dollars spent by the top-50 advertisers to reach the U.S. Hispanic market grew from $658.37 million to $1.23 billion, according to a new HispanTelligence research report. otal monies spent by the top-50 advertisers to reach the U.S. Hispanic market have grown more impressively than the overall market itself despite slowing in growth in
- [Unemployment for Hispanics Drops in March](https://linguisticsolutions.com/unemployment-for-hispanics-drops-in-march/) - The unemployment rate for Hispanics dropped from 6.4 percent to 5.7 percent in March, according to recently released data from the U.S. Labor Department. Unemployment among Hispanics remained 0.5 percent higher than total U.S. unemployment, which was 5.2 percent. By age and sex, unemployment among Hispanics ages 20 and over was 5.3 percent for men
- [Sears Drops 'Hispanic Martha Stewart'](https://linguisticsolutions.com/sears-drops-hispanic-martha-stewart/) - The Hoffman Estates-based retailer has ended its relationship with TV personality Lucy Pereda known as the "Hispanic Martha Stewart" after less than two years of selling her apparel in 227 Sears stores. Sears Holdings Corp. is saying adios to Lucy Pereda and hola to Latina Life. The Pereda line had "weak" results, said Gwen Manto,
- [Discovery Enhances Hispanic Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/discovery-enhances-hispanic-market/) - Discovery en espanol will no longer be an orphan. The cable channel, geared to the U.S. Hispanic market, is getting two new siblings in June along with increased attention from its global multichannel parent Discovery Networks. It's part of Discovery's strategy to make inroads in the mushrooming U.S. Hispanic pay-TV market with a new Miami-based
- [New Pope Says Thanks, Overlooks Hispanic Faithful](https://linguisticsolutions.com/new-pope-says-thanks-overlooks-hispanic-faithful/) - Although the pontiff is said to have excellent foreign-language skills, the absence of any comments in Spanish perplexed reporters and photographers who were granted access to the new pope's first public address. To the bewilderment of journalists from Latin America, where most of the world's Catholics live; he neglected to say any words in Spanish.
- [Quietly sprouting: A European Identity](https://linguisticsolutions.com/quietly-sprouting-a-european-identity/) - Jorgo Riss was born and raised in Germany: He has a weakness for bratwurst and a thoroughly Germanic seriousness about issues like solar power. But he also has an Italian casualness about punctuality and loves his 5 o'clock tea, a habit he picked up in London. "I feel European rather than German," said Riss, 34,
- [Byte Level Guide to Translation Agencies Helps Companies Go Global with Right Service](https://linguisticsolutions.com/byte-level-guide-to-translation-agencies-helps-companies-go-global-with-right-service/) - Now in its third edition, Byte Level's "The Savvy Client’s Guide to Translation Agencies" includes: * 70 translation agency profiles * 10 questions to ask before selecting a translation agency * How to manage translation for the U.S. Hispanic market * Translation agency trends and innovations * What companies need to know before taking a
- [A Valuable Document on the History of the Chinese Revolution](https://linguisticsolutions.com/a-valuable-document-on-the-history-of-the-chinese-revolution/) - This book is a translation in Tamil of Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow (1905-72), which made him world famous. An American journalist, who went to China in 1928, Snow worked as a correspondent to a number of journals and also as a lecturer in Peking University. In 1936 he journeyed to Northwest China
- [Innovative Arabic Language Translation Software Now Available to U.S. Government](https://linguisticsolutions.com/innovative-arabic-language-translation-software-now-available-to-us-government/) - The remarkably fast, accurate, and versatile Sakhr translation software will allow U.S. government agencies to translate documents from Arabic to English in a matter of seconds or minutes instead of hours or even days. The translation capabilities of Sakhr may be equally applied in reverse, allowing English to be quickly translated into Arabic, opening up
- [](https://linguisticsolutions.com/323/) - The Senior English Language Fellows Program is an exciting opportunity for experienced teachers and trainers to increase the level of English language instruction by training local English teachers and designing curriculum that will be used by generations of learners. Senior EL Fellows serve the 10-month Fellowships primarily as teacher trainers at Teacher Training Institutes, Ministries
- [Investment in Enhanced Language Training Pays Off](https://linguisticsolutions.com/investment-in-enhanced-language-training-pays-off/) - As part of the Internationally Trained Workers Initiative, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is helping newcomers acquire the language skills they need to reach their full potential in the Canadian labour market, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Joe Volpe announced today. “Language is one of the main barriers to integration into the workplace for many immigrants to
- [Think Global: Public Radio Producers Unite to Lead a Worldwide Conversation on Living in a Global Society](https://linguisticsolutions.com/think-global-public-radio-producers-unite-to-lead-a-worldwide-conversation-on-living-in-a-global-society/) - Public Radio Stations Nationwide Will Broadcast Documentaries, Features, Commentaries, Global Call-Ins and Public Forums on Topics Ranging from the Environment and Economics to Migration and MusicMay 16-22 On the Air; http://www.thinkglobal2005.org Online Read more
- [A Ripe Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/a-ripe-market/) - Thanks to the 2000 census, everyone in business knows the nation's Latino population has become a hugely important market. The Latino base is growing in immigrant enclaves like South Gate and, increasingly, cities and towns far from traditional Latino destinations, including metro Atlanta. The challenge is reaching this complex audience. The nation's Latino population remains
- [American Graduate School of Management Adds Globalization Focus to Online Executive MBA](https://linguisticsolutions.com/american-graduate-school-of-management-adds-globalization-focus-to-online-executive-mba/) - A London Business School survey of over 100 CEOs found strong demand for MBA graduates with global awareness and experience. “For our end-users,” the report found, “global business is more than a political discussion point, marketing mantra, or corporate aspiration; it is a burgeoning day-to-day reality.” In response to this market demand and increased interest
- [A Conversation with Thomas L. Friedman](https://linguisticsolutions.com/a-conversation-with-thomas-l-friedman/) - New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman has a brilliant--and very helpful--ability to identify the patterns at the heart of the most complex world situations, without losing the human voices of the people involved. Over a dozen years after its publication, From Beirut to Jerusalem remains one of the most valuable accounts of Arab-Israeli relations,
- [International by Design](https://linguisticsolutions.com/international-by-design/) - Deborah Adler, a 29-year-old graphic designer whose ClearRx prescription-packaging system debuts at Target pharmacies May 1 avoided using the word “once” on the label, since it means “eleven” in Spanish. Prevention, after all, is the best medicine. Better safe than sorry! Speaking of “International by Design”, look for an e-book bearing the same title by
- [The World Is Flat](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-world-is-flat/) - Tom's done it again! If you've read The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization, you know all about the keen insights of Pulitzer Prize winning author Thomas L. Friedman. In The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, Tom once again brings to light the plain truth about globalization. Read it
- [New TV Station Signals a Shift in the Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/new-tv-station-signals-a-shift-in-the-market/) - Miami-based Bela Broadcasting, a Spanish language television programmer and independent station operator, purchased former NBC affiliate KMOH-TV last month from Gannett Communications for $5.25 million to tap the growing Hispanic market in Las Vegas as well as Phoenix. With Hispanics comprising 26 percent of the valley's 1.7 million people and spending about $33 million weekly
- [Web of Words: Online Translation Services](https://linguisticsolutions.com/web-of-words-online-translation-services/) - English just about remains the prevalent language online, but making sense of some sites is tricky unless you've taken the time to learn a new language. However, technology is on hand to help out with those moments when you find material online, in books and magazines or from far-flung friends or family that has you
- [EU Acts Get Lost in Translation in Estonia](https://linguisticsolutions.com/eu-acts-get-lost-in-translation-in-estonia/) - Lawmakers in new European Union member country Estonia have got bogged down when ratifying some pieces of EU legislation because of poor translation, a press report said Monday. "Theres a huge web of problems in connection with translating (EU laws)," Rein Lang, chairman of the Estonian parliaments European affairs committee, said in the Eesti Paevaleht
- [Tip for Becoming a Successful Manager](https://linguisticsolutions.com/tip-for-becoming-a-successful-manager/) - International cultures: Globalization and the offshoring of jobs to foreign countries require that we learn to work with and understand international cultures. The "American way" won't always bring success in how we run our business or in how we develop and nurture our relationships. Read more
- [Thirty Languages, One Phrase: 'Let's Help'](https://linguisticsolutions.com/thirty-languages-one-phrase-lets-help/) - German, Thai, English, French, - you name the language, there's likely to be a volunteer on the Thai vacation island of Phuket speaking it. [Interpreters] are key aid workers in tsunami-stricken southern Thailand, where people of some 40 nationalities were on vacation when the waves hit. Many of the multilingual helpers advertise their linguistic skills
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Cultural Moment Lost in Translation: Lives as Seen in the Shadow of Tiananmen Square Become Ancient History](https://linguisticsolutions.com/cultural-moment-lost-in-translation-lives-as-seen-in-the-shadow-of-tiananmen-square-become-ancient-history/) - The pace of change in China during the last 15 years has been extraordinarily fast; the pace at which its literature reaches us in translation, shamefully slow. Chinese dissident writer Ma Jian is known in the English-speaking world for his award-winning travel memoir of rural China in the 1980s, Red Dust. Since the Chinese takeover
- [Boom in Arabic Translation Post-Sept. 11](https://linguisticsolutions.com/boom-in-arabic-translation-post-sept-11/) - Increasingly, writers, readers and publishers are turning to literature as a bridge between cultures, particularly Western and Arab societies estranged since Arab extremists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. This in turn is driving a boom in translation. Those involved in the push say the American University in Cairo Press is an inspiration.
- [Art World Trend: Globalization of Museums](https://linguisticsolutions.com/art-world-trend-globalization-of-museums/) - A strong trend toward globalization of major museums is emerging as the 21st century unfolds with institutions establishing branches in their home countries and abroad or planning to do so in the near future. Read more
- [Arabic Literature in Translation: A Bridge Between Estranged Worlds](https://linguisticsolutions.com/arabic-literature-in-translation-a-bridge-between-estranged-worlds/) - It's a novel of sex, romance, power and religion. And in a post-September 11 world looking for a window on the Middle East, it is significant that Alaa Al Aswany's The Yacoubian Building is also a novel of Egypt that has just been translated into English. Increasingly, writers, readers and publishers are turning to literature
- [Audiofyâ„¢ Opens New Channels for Digital Audiobooks - New Resellers Established for Pimsleur and Soundview Products, Including Amazon and Bookchips.com](https://linguisticsolutions.com/audiofy™-opens-new-channels-for-digital-audiobooks-new-resellers-established-for-pimsleur-and-soundview-products-including-amazon-and-bookchipscom/) - Audiofy Corporation, a premier digital audiobook publisher, today announced a venture with Heinle & Heinle, the former owners and publishers of the Pimsleur Foreign Language Series. As part of this venture, Audiofy will operate the popular www.pimsleurdirect.com site as an e-commerce site for the sale of Audiofy's Pimsleur Bookchips. Audiofy also announced the availability of
- [Student Education Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/student-education-lost-in-translation/) - When senior Jose Kafie lived in El Salvador, his parents were actively involved in his education. They hosted a parent reunion, met with his teachers regularly and made time to talk with Kafie about school. However, once his family moved to Silver Spring in search of more opportunities, everything changed. Now, Kafie's parents must work
- [Foreigners Think Taiwanese Are Friendly, Diligent](https://linguisticsolutions.com/foreigners-think-taiwanese-are-friendly-diligent/) - In the eyes of foreign visitors and residents, Taiwan is a friendly and democratic country and visitors are most impressed with Taiwan's culture, people's friendliness and beautiful scenery, according to a survey released by the Government Information Office (GIO) yesterday. The poll also found that visitors are least impressed with the nation's environmental protection, internationalization
- [Traveling Across Cultural Barriers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/traveling-across-cultural-barriers/) - Eagan resident Maureen White Eagle watched a conversation without words dissolve all language barriers during a trip last year to Mexico. “Neither woman spoke the other’s language but they were communicating and laughing,” White Eagle said. “They managed to make a connection through gestures and it was just amazing to see that.” When White Eagle
- [Japanese Kit Kat Sales Boosted by Lucky Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/japanese-kit-kat-sales-boosted-by-lucky-translation/) - Known as Exam Hell, school entrance exams are notoriously stressful in Japan, but students in their droves are turning to what they believe is one very lucky charm -– a bar of Kit Kat. As well as being a favourite lunchtime snack, students are now bringing the Nestlé chocolate bar into the exam room because
- [Admiral Online Introduces DictoMail Voicemail to Text Translation Technology](https://linguisticsolutions.com/admiral-online-introduces-dictomail-voicemail-to-text-translation-technology/) - Admiral Online today announced the release of its new 3.1c version of DictoMail Intelligent Messaging Technology. DictoMail instantly translates voicemail messages into readable text for viewing on cellphones, smartphones, BlackBerrys, and desktop email systems. It requires no software installation on the user device or PC. The technology is now broadly available to the public at
- [First Tennessee Launches Banking Programs For Hispanics](https://linguisticsolutions.com/first-tennessee-launches-banking-programs-for-hispanics/) - Beginning this week, First Tennessee bank officials will launch two components of their Hispanic initiative which recognizes and supports the growing population in Chattanooga. The first provides professional Spanish language instruction to bank employees. Stacy Johnson, Director of Hispanic Relations for First Tennessee, stated, “The Spanish language program will be of great benefit to Spanish
- [Common Sense Advisory Releases Fourth-Quarter Global Business Confidence Surveyâ„¢ Results](https://linguisticsolutions.com/common-sense-advisory-releases-fourth-quarter-global-business-confidence-survey™-results/) - Common Sense Advisory, an independent research and consulting firm, announces the release of its fourth-quarter Global Business Confidence Surveyâ„¢ results for the translation services industry. The surveys polled buyers and suppliers of language services and technology about their current business situation, plans, and expectations for the near future. The supply-side report, “Global Business Confidence Survey:
- [India Co Develops Chinese Software](https://linguisticsolutions.com/india-co-develops-chinese-software/) - Newgen Software said it has developed a Chinese version of its software product on document management and workflow to enter the Chinese market. Newgen has become the first Indian company to develop a Unicode Chinese version of a software product, a company release said. China is strategic to Newgen's business. By developing Unicode Chinese version,
- [Champion Latina Race Car Driver to Appear at Chicago Auto Show](https://linguisticsolutions.com/champion-latina-race-car-driver-to-appear-at-chicago-auto-show/) - Milka Duno, the first Hispanic woman to achieve a win in a major North American sports car race, is coming to Chicago. She will meet the press during a special breakfast in the Pontiac display area from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. before the Chicago Auto Show opens to the public for "Women's Day" on
- [The Success Series: Cross-Cultural Communications](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-success-series-cross-cultural-communications/) - Recently, genetic scientists have determined that in the 6 billion rungs of the DNA ladder that make up the nucleus of the human cell, there is less than .02% difference between one race and another. There may be many cultures, tribes, nations, languages and peoples, but apparently one common ancestry for us all. Because many
- [Common Sense Advisory Releases Business Assessment of SDL International](https://linguisticsolutions.com/common-sense-advisory-releases-business-assessment-of-sdl-international/) - Common Sense Advisory, Inc., an independent research and consulting firm, has released the second in a series of reports on publicly traded language service companies. The report, “SDL 2005: Challenges and Opportunities,” provides a business assessment of UK-based SDL International (SDL), a provider of translation services and technology solutions, in the financial and business terms
- [Espuelas Targets U.S. Hispanics in New Venture](https://linguisticsolutions.com/espuelas-targets-us-hispanics-in-new-venture/) - Marketing guru Fernando Espuelas made his name pioneering the Internet in Spanish and Portuguese. He was the first to take a Latin American Internet company public on Wall Street, Star Media Networks Inc., and personally lost $500 million when the dot-com bubble burst -- even as the Internet still blossoms in Latin America. Now, the
- [Shakespeare’s Sonnets in New Finnish Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/shakespeare’s-sonnets-in-new-finnish-translation/) - A new Finnish translation of William Shakespeare’s Sonnets appeared on Monday under the title Nautintojen ajan aarre (The name is taken from the line "Where all the treasure of thy lusty days" in Sonnet II). The translation is the work of author and scholar Kirsti Simonsuuri, and the volume has been published by Yliopistopaino. The
- [Banks Look for Cut of Mexican Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/banks-look-for-cut-of-mexican-market/) - Miguel Hernandez makes just $7 an hour, but the Waukegan factory worker and other Mexican immigrants have been wooed relentlessly in recent years by the nation's richest and largest banks, who see a growing, almost untapped market. On Thursday the competition will intensify when Bank of America rolls out a program that allows immigrants to
- [Meredith Goes en Casa, Launches Shelter Book Aimed at Hispanic Women](https://linguisticsolutions.com/meredith-goes-en-casa-launches-shelter-book-aimed-at-hispanic-women/) - Meredith Corporation is launching a lifestyle and shelter publication targeted to Hispanic women. The bi-monthly, ¡Siempre Mujer! will debut this fall with an initial rate base of 350,000. Meredith has mentioned previously that it intended to go after the Hispanic marketplace, although entering the home category specifically is something of a surprise. In justifying its
- [What's in a Japanese Company Name?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/whats-in-a-japanese-company-name/) - Ever wondered what "Mitsubishi" means when written out in Japanese? Or maybe you've pondered over exactly how "Sanyo" came to be known as Sanyo*. What does the "shiba" in "Toshiba" mean? In this article, we dive deep into the corporate names of seven of the world's most well-known electronics companies: * FujiFilm * Fujitsu *
- [In Search of Cross-Cultural Educators](https://linguisticsolutions.com/in-search-of-cross-cultural-educators/) - When Salt Lake City teachers look out over their classrooms, they see an increasingly diverse sea of faces -- more Latinos, more Asians, more Pacific Islanders, more African-Americans. In fact, this school year marks a milestone: Minorities are now the majority in the classrooms of Utah's capital. But when those same students look back at
- [What Culture War? Scholar Insists It Doesn't Really Exist](https://linguisticsolutions.com/what-culture-war-scholar-insists-it-doesn’t-really-exist/) - The hottest issue among politicians and religious leaders is the "culture war"-- a supposed crisis in moral and religious values that is ripping at the fabric of the nation. A scholar from the University of Michigan School of Business is jumping into the fray. But he is not armed with another bombshell. Instead, sociologist Wayne
- [Don't Speak the Language? Live With the Locals](https://linguisticsolutions.com/dont-speak-the-language-live-with-the-locals/) - Americans have always had a reputation for linguistic laziness, and since much of the business world is willing to conduct business in English, their deficiency tends not to hold them back. But an increasing number of Americans realize that going the extra step to hone skills in a foreign language can provide a professional edge
- [Rural Development Opens New Vistas for Rural Communities](https://linguisticsolutions.com/rural-development-opens-new-vistas-for-rural-communities/) - We are working toward universal broadband access in rural Alaska, strengthening distance learning and telemedicine services and encouraging homeownership and entrepreneurship For example 0ver the past two years we have provided eight rural Alaska school districts with grants of $400,000 to $500,000 each to provide distance learning opportunities. The equipment purchased with these grant funds
- [Parents Challenge Schools on 21st Century Languages](https://linguisticsolutions.com/parents-challenge-schools-on-21st-century-languages/) - Finding Arabic or Chinese as class offerings in area school systems is rare. But some Arlington parents want the schools to take a more forward-looking approach with foreign language instruction. The Arlington school system is adding Italian to the curriculum next year -- the first new foreign language it has added since 1988, according to
- [Linspire Experiments with "Community Translation" of its Linux Distribution into 80 Different Languages](https://linguisticsolutions.com/linspire-experiments-with-community-translation-of-its-linux-distribution-into-80-different-languages/) - Linspire, the old Lindows, has got a Web-based application that is supposed to let volunteers translate Linspire's Linux distribution into 80 different languages although currently the thing appears to only support 21. It's called IRMA, short for the International Resource Management Application, and quite frankly one shudders at what could result. The company says 200
- [Automatic Translation of the Four Languages in the Spanish State](https://linguisticsolutions.com/automatic-translation-of-the-four-languages-in-the-spanish-state/) - The Eleka Ingeniaritza Linguistikoa company is leading an R+D project in order to design and develop a system of automatic translation of texts and websites from Spanish to Basque and also to the other two official languages within the Spanish state: Catalan and Galician. The principal novelty lies in that the system will be an
- [Lunch in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/lunch-in-translation/) - Had your fill of pad Thai and the same ol’ spring rolls? Psst: Pass the “secret” menu Looking to take a walk on the wild side? Several Thai eateries offer "secret" native-language menus with fare that isn't on the regular menu. These include dishes with unfamiliar, exotic or unusual ingredients (Mudfish! Yum!), or kick up
- [What's In a Sign?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/whats-in-a-sign/) - Does the Bush clan worship the devil? Signs here point to "not likely," but overseas, you might get a different answer. During the inauguration festivities, the first family's "Hook 'em, 'horns" signal - right hand raised with the index and pinkie fingers extended - was interpreted as a salute to Satan and horrified thousands, especially
- [Justice Sometimes Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/justice-sometimes-lost-in-translation/) - A murder case in Escondido reveals a serious flaw in the policies and practices of our police departments when they deal with people who don't speak English or Spanish well. Though the need doesn't arise often, when police require help communicating with someone who doesn't speak the county's two main languages, they often rely on
- [Job Prospects Are Bright at Hospitals Short on Bilingual Speakers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/job-prospects-are-bright-at-hospitals-short-on-bilingual-speakers/) - "I'm there just to interpret, not to give advice," said Valdez, guest relations representative at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. "Translating medical terminology can be a tongue twister." Without her help, health care providers and Spanish-speaking patients with limited English proficiency would be at a loss for words. Patients at other U.S. hospitals aren't
- [Elmbrook Parents Push for Languages](https://linguisticsolutions.com/elmbrook-parents-push-for-languages/) - The Elmbrook School Board continues to face intense pressure to reinstate foreign language instruction at its six elementary schools, despite the need to trim $2 million from next year's budget. At last week's School Board meeting, attended by about 45 parents and foreign language teachers, parents pleaded for foreign language to be taught for 90
- [Wegbreek Charts Its Getaway](https://linguisticsolutions.com/wegbreek-charts-its-getaway/) - New travel magazine Wegbreek will apply for leave to appeal against this week's judgment in the Cape High Court that it must change its name, publisher Naomi Herselman says. Wegbreek is published by New Media Publishing, a subsidiary of the Naspers group. Herselman said yesterday that management was considering the judgment and would discuss the
- [Bilingual Charter School Approved](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bilingual-charter-school-approved/) - The Santa Fe school board approved the application for Charter School 37, a public charter school based on dual-language instruction in English and Spanish and expeditionary learning through action. The school must still obtain approval from the state public-education department to proceed with its plans to open for the 2006-2007 school year... Charter School 37
- [End of the road for Wegbreek?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/end-of-the-road-for-wegbreek/) - The battle between Getaway and Wegbreek appears to be drawing to a close, with the Cape Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday that Media24/New Media Publishing desist from publishing Wegbreek in is current guise, and destroy all material bearing the mark ‘Wegbreek’. According to Judge AM Motala, the Afrikaans leisure travel title infringes upon the English
- [Wanted: Volunteers to Translate Linux Documentation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/wanted-volunteers-to-translate-linux-documentation/) - Open-source provider Linspire Inc. is looking for volunteers to translate Linux applications into 78 different languages. Its translation project--called the International Resource Management Application (IRMA)--has already begun work on 24 languages. "Instead of using expensive translation firms, we're turning to Linux supporters to help make Linux available to new segments of the population," said Linspire
- [The Blackfeet Language Will Be Taught to All Tribal Staff](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-blackfeet-language-will-be-taught-to-all-tribal-staff/) - "One Councilman started the ball rolling," said Edward North Peigan, lead teacher of the Blackfeet language at Blackfeet Tribal Headquarters. "He wanted the Blackfeet language taught to all the staff, and he wanted to learn the language also." The BTBC resolved Dec. 2 to create a Blackfeet language teaching position in the tribal government, said
- [TM Systems Intro's New Language Localization Products at NAB 2005](https://linguisticsolutions.com/tm-systems-intros-new-language-localization-products-at-nab-2005/) - TM Systems, the Emmy Award Winning developer of the industry’s first and only fully integrated, non-linear, “end to end” language translation, dubbing, subtitling and closed captioning system, has introduced two, new firsts and will be showcasing both, along with the entire TM Systems language localization solution, at the upcoming NAB Convention, in Las Vegas. Together
- [Translation Software Cited in Washington State Web Site Blunders](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-software-cited-in-washington-state-web-site-blunders/) - Translation software has its limits, the Washington state secretary of state's office is learning. On the agency's Web site, for example, a statement about Secretary of State Sam Reed proposing "statewide mandates to restore public trust" became "Swampy weed suggests whole state order recover open trust" in Chinese and "A plant reed proposes national mandate
- [English Ed Bill Comes Due](https://linguisticsolutions.com/english-ed-bill-comes-due/) - Running out of patience, a federal judge on Tuesday ordered state lawmakers to provide more cash for English instruction programs by the end of this session or face possible sanctions. Judge Raner Collins said legislators have failed to meet prior deadlines set by the court to comply with an order to properly fund these programs
- [Mainstream Papers Not Reaching Ethnic Readers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/mainstream-papers-not-reaching-ethnic-readers/) - A pair of studies on the readers of ethnically targeted newspapers affirms what many in the field have long claimed -- mainstream newspapers are failing to reach this audience. Dual studies conducted by Circulation Verification Council on both the Hispanic and African American newspaper markets appear to bear out this contention. According to a survey
- [Hispanics: Fastest Growing Consumer Group in U.S.; Is the Jewelry Trade Best Serving this Surging Market?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanics-fastest-growing-consumer-group-in-us-is-the-jewelry-trade-best-serving-this-surging-market/) - The JCOC Explores This Topic in Its Next, Not-to-Be-Missed Virtual Seminar Prior to the 2000 U.S. Census, Hispanic marketing was little more than an afterthought to most of corporate America. But the numbers speak for themselves: America's 39 million Latinos spent nearly $700 billion in 2003 and are the fastest-growing consumer group in the country.
- [Cal National Bank Releases New Guide to Address Hispanic Marketing and Community Banking](https://linguisticsolutions.com/cal-national-bank-releases-new-guide-to-address-hispanic-marketing-and-community-banking/) - Cal National Bank released this week the Community Banker's Guide to Hispanic Marketing. The purpose of the Guide is to provide a roadmap to developing and implementing an effective Hispanic marketing program. With 60 percent growth in population between 1990 and 2000, Hispanics have become America's fastest growing minority group. After the 2000 Census, Hispanics
- [Cross-Cultural Immersion, Game Await Swedish Soccer Team](https://linguisticsolutions.com/cross-cultural-immersion-game-await-swedish-soccer-team/) - It should be a surreal scene, indeed, for the lads from Stockholm -- playing in balmy temperatures in the dead of winter... playing Mexico in the United States... playing Mexico in a city where it has lost exactly once in 15 matches... playing in front of 40,000 rabid Mexican fans who sing the national anthem
- [More Hispanic Patients Means High Demand for Hospital Interpreters](https://linguisticsolutions.com/more-hispanic-patients-means-high-demand-for-hospital-interpreters/) - OU Medical Center Staff Stepping Up Training, Recruitment Of Interpreters The number of Hispanic patients at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center is increasing, and that has led to a rise in Spanish language translation services. The number of Hispanic patients increased 12 percent between 2002 and 2003, said hospital spokesman Allen Poston. He said
- [Higher Education: Shanghai Surprise](https://linguisticsolutions.com/higher-education-shanghai-surprise/) - A successful UND student and faculty exchange program is being honored today by an international nonprofit that tracks global education networks. The Institute of International Education has recognized UND with an honorable mention as part of its 2005 Heiskell Awards for Innovation for UND's joint business management initiative with the University of Shanghai for Science
- [How Many Hispanic Market Conferences Are Enough?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/how-many-hispanic-market-conferences-are-enough/) - Rupa Ranganathan's job used to be a little easier. She is in charge of organizing Strategic Research Institute's annual Hispanic marketing conference, held in Miami Beach every January for the past decade. Back when the conference started, it was about the only one around. But today, thanks to the explosion of corporate interest in the
- [In the Tough Job of Marketing Foreign Films, Sometimes Not Telling All Is the Best Policy](https://linguisticsolutions.com/in-the-tough-job-of-marketing-foreign-films-sometimes-not-telling-all-is-the-best-policy/) - Getting a French-speaking audience to theaters in the United States to watch a post-World War II-era drama about a reform school isn't going to make a movie distributor much money. That's part of the reason why "Les Choristes," France's current Academy Award hopeful for best foreign film, is coming out in this country as "The
- [A Composite of People from Over the World](https://linguisticsolutions.com/a-composite-of-people-from-over-the-world/) - What makes a city international? Its people! The 2000 U.S. Census reports the foreign-born population of Marion County at 4.5 percent. Their number has increased 157 percent since 1990. We are a composite of people from throughout the world. In fact, there are 129 languages other than English spoken in homes of Marion County public
- [Signing at Council Meetings Aids Few](https://linguisticsolutions.com/signing-at-council-meetings-aids-few/) - Deal to keep service for deaf, but some see need for Spanish translation They flash a silent language for hours, never knowing who's benefiting, if anyone at all. The remarkable skill of these sign language translators, who convert fiery Dallas City Council debates and governmentese with their bare hands, are often wasted; and with it,
- [Research Tells Financial Institutions Time for Hispanic Marketing is Now, Community Is the Goal](https://linguisticsolutions.com/research-tells-financial-institutions-time-for-hispanic-marketing-is-now-community-is-the-goal/) - Tennessee banks that delay development of a marketing strategy to reach Hispanic business owners risk losing access to the fastest-growing market segment in the state, says a report by MBA students at the University of Tennessee. For six weeks last fall, 13 teams of students researched the existing data on the state's Hispanic business community
- [A Language-Challenged U.S.](https://linguisticsolutions.com/a-language-challenged-us/) - Last year, leaders from business and government agencies met in Maryland to address the extraordinary demand for employees who speak foreign languages. You can bet they weren't looking for French or German speakers. They need Mandarin, Korean and Arabic. So while educators seriously debate whether sign-language classes should count as a foreign language, as The
- [More UAE Students Prefer Private Schools](https://linguisticsolutions.com/more-uae-students-prefer-private-schools/) - An increasing number of national students are preferring private schools to government schools to the extent that about 30 per cent of the students enrolled in the various private schools in the country are originally from the UAE. According to official figures, out of an estimated 290,072 private school students, around 50,000 are UAE nationals.
- [A Celebration of Language](https://linguisticsolutions.com/a-celebration-of-language/) - Bonne Année! Chestita Nova Godina! Glückwunsch zum NeuJahr! Are we confused yet? Are we suffering from paralytic monolingualism? If so, take heart. You're not the only one. Those of us past the age of 25 really struggle with any language other than English. The younger generation — high schoolers and younger — are enjoying more
- [Banking to U.S. Hispanics](https://linguisticsolutions.com/banking-to-us-hispanics/) - The Census Bureau projects that Hispanic population on the U.S. mainland will grow to 103 million by 2050, more than double the present population of 40 million Hispanics. On the contrary, in just half a century, the population of European Americans is expected to decrease by 19%. That might explain why expansion strategies for stateside
- [Is This the End of the Language Class?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/is-this-the-end-of-the-language-class/) - When language has to be learned with a conscious cognitive effort we talk about language learning, which is, in a way, an unnatural way to learn a language. Language exposure is restricted to specific hours on specific days; learning is conscious and usually requires serious cognitive effort, mainly focused on learning about the target language.
- [Multilingual Workplaces Present Both Challenges and Opportunities](https://linguisticsolutions.com/multilingual-workplaces-present-both-challenges-and-opportunities/) - Bill Conerly, a construction director in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., says his crews are "a well-oiled machine." Watch them put together a house, and you'd never imagine that some can communicate with each other only through the foreman. But 25 percent of workers in the DiVosta division of Pulte Homes, Conerly's employer, are native Spanish
- [Populations Push Hospitals to Hire More Interpreters](https://linguisticsolutions.com/populations-push-hospitals-to-hire-more-interpreters/) - ''I'm there just to interpret, not to give advice,'' said Valdez, guest relations representative at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. ''Translating medical terminology can be a tongue twister.'' Without her help, health-care providers and Spanish-speaking patients with limited English proficiency would be at a loss for words. Patients at other U.S. hospitals aren't as
- [Translation Errors in Polish EU Constitution to Delay Ratification](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-errors-in-polish-eu-constitution-to-delay-ratification/) - Translation mistakes in the Polish version of the EU Constitution could delay the whole ratification process well as indirectly influencing its outcome. The Polish Foreign Ministry told journalists that it has identified over 40 mistakes which are expected to take a further three to four months to correct. Opposition politicians have said the translation contains
- [11th Annual Marketing to U.S. Hispanics & Latin America Conference](https://linguisticsolutions.com/11th-annual-marketing-to-us-hispanics-latin-america-conference/) - This powerhouse of information and networking attracted over 350 last year and with the continued boom in the U.S. Hispanic market, cross-border marketing growth, proliferation of Latino media and new media channels, this year’s agenda is on the top priority list of major Fortune 1000 companies. The wide range of new and provocative sessions will
- [Multilingual Speech-Based Technology to Talk About!](https://linguisticsolutions.com/multilingual-speech-based-technology-to-talk-about/) - Paving the way for much more intuitive, interactive, and user-friendly ‘spoken dialogue technology’, DUMAS developed a multilingual speech-based system that creates new ways to communicate. DUMAS, a three-year IST-funded project, began by developing the Athos platform, a generic and modular framework for multilingual speech-based systems. A consortium of eight partners from Sweden, Finland, Germany and
- [Parenting Foreign Language](https://linguisticsolutions.com/parenting-foreign-language/) - Unlike kids in El Paso, children across the county seldom have the opportunity to learn a second language while in elementary school. Many educators believe that it's more important than ever to teach young students about other cultures, and that includes foreign language instruction. In our Parenting Report, we visit a group of second graders
- [Global Survey of Recruiters Reveals Demand for Multi-Language Capabilities Among Senior Executives Will Increase](https://linguisticsolutions.com/global-survey-of-recruiters-reveals-demand-for-multi-language-capabilities-among-senior-executives-will-increase/) - Bilingualism is Already 'Critical' to Success in Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America, and is of Growing Importance in North America The ability to speak more than one language is critical to succeed in business in Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America, according to nearly nine out of ten (88 percent) executive recruiters from those regions who
- [Beginner's Guide to Business Blogging](https://linguisticsolutions.com/beginners-guide-to-business-blogging/) - The what, why, and how of business blogging, by business blog expert, DEBBIE WEIL. Normally $29, ChangeThis brings you the entire report for free until January 25th. Don't miss it! Read more Hat tip: Online Business Networks
- [Burger King, Latin Music Stars Translate "Have It Your Way"](https://linguisticsolutions.com/burger-king-latin-music-stars-translate-have-it-your-way/) - Burger King Corp. has partnered with Latin music stars Pilar Montenegro and Obie Bermúdez to promote a new sweepstakes... The company will feature the pair in Spanish-language TV, radio and P-O-P materials targeting Whopper eaters in the Hispanic community to enter the Un Dia A Tu Manera sweepstakes in February. The promotion continues Burger King's
- [ Major Forces Changing Mix of Home Buyers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/major-forces-changing-mix-of-home-buyers/) - "Most housing growth will be driven in the future by immigrants and Hispanics," predicted James Johnson, professor at the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. This will result in non-white residents rising to almost half of the U.S. population by 2050, Johnson said at a seminar in New York
- [Linguistic Big Bang Creates Translation Headaches at European Union](https://linguisticsolutions.com/linguistic-big-bang-creates-translation-headaches-at-european-union/) - The enlargement of the European Union from 15 to 25 member-states with nine new languages has created a kind of linguistic big bang in Brussels, with new headaches for intepreters. "Integrating nine new official languages at one go when the newcomers joined last May was an unprecedented situation for the Commission," said a member of
- [Hmong Having Problems Finding Adequate Transportation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hmong-having-problems-finding-adequate-transportation/) - Finding adequate transportation has become one of the principal hurdles facing the most recent wave of Hmong refugees in central Wisconsin. Mass transit can be confusing or nonexistent, finding volunteer drivers can be difficult, and the Hmong-language version of the Wisconsin driver's manual can be tough to comprehend. For 44-year-old Yong Yia Xiong... the permit
- [Some Donations Fail to Cross Cultural Divide](https://linguisticsolutions.com/some-donations-fail-to-cross-cultural-divide/) - In one of the largest relief efforts in history, a new issue is cropping up: mismatched aid. Relief groups have opened boxes meant for tsunami survivors to discover coats sent by donors apparently unaware the island nation is in the tropics, as well as polyester shirts and pants, which don't absorb sweat, and fleece baby
- [Cultural Exchange](https://linguisticsolutions.com/cultural-exchange/) - Amid the devastation of South Asia, where the earthquake and tsunamis have killed more than 150,000 people, a striking story is quietly emerging. Western tourists -- those ne'er-do-wells better known for lounging on the beach, sipping tropical drinks and haggling over the price of $4 hotel rooms in poverty-stricken towns -- are doing some good.
- [Study: Rats Are Multilingual, Too](https://linguisticsolutions.com/study-rats-are-multilingual-too/) - The ability to recognize patterns in the sound of speech is considered fundamental to the development of spoken language. Only two species of mammals, humans and tamarin monkeys, were known to possess this ability -- until now. New research has identified a surprising third -- rats. Read more
- [Cross-Cultural Families Are Facing Special Challenges](https://linguisticsolutions.com/cross-cultural-families-are-facing-special-challenges/) - A seminar on Southeast Asian culture was held in Fengshan, Kaohsiung County yesterday to deepen local people's understanding of the people of the region. A worker from the Eden Social Welfare Foundation, which organized the forum, noted that the Taiwanese need to know more about Southeast Asia in light of the fact that more and
- [EU Translation Costs to Surpass $1B Mark](https://linguisticsolutions.com/eu-translation-costs-to-surpass-1b-mark/) - Translation costs at the European Union are set to pass a billion dollars a year as the economic bloc struggles to accommodate 10 new members after its expansion into Eastern Europe and the Baltics, officials said. Critics chafe at the sum, but to many its money well spent in keeping Europe's quilt of cultures -
- [Tribal Voices Rise Again](https://linguisticsolutions.com/tribal-voices-rise-again/) - Chitimacha lost its last fluent speaker in 1940. That year might have marked the end of the language had it not been for a group of government ethnographers who recorded and studied Chitimacha speakers in the early 20th century - and a small group now determined to revive the language. "There was a movement to
- [Japan Backs Multilingual Devices](https://linguisticsolutions.com/japan-backs-multilingual-devices/) - Japanese who command no foreign languages may soon converse with English-speaking guests over a phone connected to a translation system. The system, being sponsored by the Japanese government, will offer audio-text translations in Japanese, Chinese, English and Korean, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Thursday. The project, likely to be completed during fiscal 2005, will enable multilingual
- [Tsinghua University's WECL English Education Program Will Use SET-5 and SET-10 Spoken English Tests](https://linguisticsolutions.com/tsinghua-universitys-wecl-english-education-program-will-use-set-5-and-set-10-spoken-english-tests/) - Spoken English tests from Ordinate Corp., the leading provider of automated spoken language assessments, will be a standard component of the curriculum of Tsinghua University's World Exchange College of Language (WECL) English Education Program. Tsinghua University is often considered to be the top technical university in China. WECL offers English immersion language instruction at Tsinghua
- [EU Faces Soaring Translation Bill](https://linguisticsolutions.com/eu-faces-soaring-translation-bill/) - The European Union's bill for translation will have to balloon by nearly 60 percent to over 1 billion euros a year to prevent the bloc from turning into a Tower of Babel after its eastward enlargement. The European Commission said the annual cost of written translation was expected to grow to 807 million euros in
- [PhatWare Upgrades PenOffice to Version 2.6; New Features Include Swedish Handwriting Recognition Support](https://linguisticsolutions.com/phatware-upgrades-penoffice-to-version-26-new-features-include-swedish-handwriting-recognition-support/) - PhatWare Corporation, a leading provider of software products and professional services for mobile and desktop computers, announces the new version of PenOffice, handwriting recognition software for Microsoft Windows Powered Tablet and Desktop PCs. Some new features this improved version of PenOffice includes are: a customizable keyboard with 13 predefined layouts; Auto Corrector, which improves the
- [Translation in the Comission: Where Do We Stand Eight Months After the Enlargement?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-in-the-comission-where-do-we-stand-eight-months-after-the-enlargement/) - The European Union is entering its first full calendar year with 25 Member States and 20 official languages. The scale of its multilingual regime makes it unique in the world, and to some the extra work it creates for its institutions may seem at first sight to outweigh the advantages. But there are special reasons
- [Islamophobia: Annan’s Proposal](https://linguisticsolutions.com/islamophobia-annan’s-proposal/) - In addressing the seminar on “Combatting Islamophobia,” U.N. Secretary Kofi Annan called for the distinction of the politically-motivated violence from the religiously-motivated one. “Islam should not be judged by the acts of extremists who deliberately target and kill civilians. The few give a bad name to the many, and this is unfair,” he said. While
- [HMW Online Unveils an Expanding Hispanic Market Information Section](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hmw-online-unveils-an-expanding-hispanic-market-information-section/) - HMW Online, the Hispanic Marketing Source, has upgraded its Market Profiles section and expanded its geo-demographic population and household data from 21 to 40 selected DMA's. HMW Online now provides the latest and most complete information including population, language, economics, origin and education. The information, prepared by Geoscape International, provides data for 1990 and 2000,
- [Australian Immigration Highest for a Decade](https://linguisticsolutions.com/australian-immigration-highest-for-a-decade/) - With over 111,000 people arriving and settling, 2003-2004 saw the highest number of migrants and refugees coming to Australia in ten years, according to Australia's Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (IMIA). According to data released January 10, last year's number was 20,000 more than in 2002-2003, and reflects a general trend for
- [Cross-Cultural Activist Jeanne Jones Dies](https://linguisticsolutions.com/cross-cultural-activist-jeanne-jones-dies/) - The woman who led the way in fostering better German-American relations in the 1960s with the Kontakt program died Jan. 6 of natural causes in her home near Heidelberg, Germany. A funeral for Jeanne Jones, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the city cemetery in the town where she lived, Handschuhsheim. Jones, who
- [Helping Hand at Threshold](https://linguisticsolutions.com/helping-hand-at-threshold/) - LOOKING someone straight in the eye is bad manners for Ethiopians, but taking a pencil from a classmate without asking shows your friendship is close enough to do away with formality. These are a couple of the ways misunderstandings can arise for the 150 Ethiopians now living in Tasmania. It is up to cross-cultural workers
- [DW-WORLD's New Arabic Service Spoke With Thierse](https://linguisticsolutions.com/dw-worlds-new-arabic-service-spoke-with-thierse/) - In an interview with DW-WORLD, the president of Germany's Bundestag, Wolfgang Thierse, stressed it was important for the Arab-Islamic world to open up to the West for the dialogue between the two to be really fruitful. On Dec. 12, 2005 DW-WORLD's Arabic Web site goes online. To mark the event, the editors spoke to Wolfgang
- [ECSSR Conference Calls for Full Freedom to Media](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ecssr-conference-calls-for-full-freedom-to-media/) - The conference on Arab media in the information age concluded [in Abu Dhabi] yesterday with a clear message that the media should be given full freedom to carry out its duty in a balanced way. The three-day conference, organised by the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), focused on issues like how media
- [Leadership, Customer Focus and Globalization Cited As Top Challenges in 2005 According to BetterManagement](https://linguisticsolutions.com/leadership-customer-focus-and-globalization-cited-as-top-challenges-in-2005-according-to-bettermanagement/) - Leadership quality, customer focus and the unremitting pace of globalization are among the top challenges facing competitive organizations in 2005, according to a panel of eight business management experts interviewed recently by BetterManagement, the comprehensive Internet resource for decisive leadership. "We asked thought leaders from around the world to describe the most significant challenges facing
- [City's Health Care Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/citys-health-care-lost-in-translation/) - New Yorkers who do not speak English face enormous problems communicating with medical professionals at the city's private and public hospitals, a report released yesterday reveals. Nearly 75% of the 51 hospitals surveyed by the city controller's office failed to provide Spanish-language services to callers to one or more of the hospitals' departments. "Here in
- [Tuning In](https://linguisticsolutions.com/tuning-in/) - Univision's dominance of the U.S. Hispanic TV market isn't deterring Spanish- and English-language competitors. More than five dozen cable and broadcast networks now are vying for a share of the market, according to industry reports, with the most recent new offerings aimed at an increasingly acculturated community. The entrepreneurs behind the moves are banking that
- [Looking at Race Through Hispanic Eyes](https://linguisticsolutions.com/looking-at-race-through-hispanic-eyes/) - Census respondents could choose from six racial categories, including an interesting option listed as "some other race," and could choose more than one category. That meant that there were 63 possible combinations of the six basic racial categories. The Census Bureau recognized that in a diverse country, Americans should be given the liberty to identify
- [Spanish Food Products Hit South Florida](https://linguisticsolutions.com/spanish-food-products-hit-south-florida/) - Influenced by the growing Spanish community, the importance of Spanish food in the cuisine of other Hispanic groups and more aggressive marketing by Spanish food manufacturers, more and more South Floridians are discovering the taste of Spain. While some stores have long stocked a few Spanish products such as olive oil or the nougat candy
- [Hispanic TV Explodes](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-tv-explodes/) - When Jorge Fiterre started his company Condista to distribute Spanish-language television channels in the United States, he had one client in hand and had to hunt down more. Now he's representing 15 channels and they come to him. "Five years ago, it was a nice idea to have some Spanish-language programming. Now it's a must-have
- [Latin America Looks to 2005](https://linguisticsolutions.com/latin-america-looks-to-2005/) - Latin American countries have grappled for years with the need to provide basic services to the poor. Skewed income distribution leads to luxury apartments and flashy shopping districts a few miles from shanty towns and stolen car-parts markets. Corrupt and undependable police forces add little sense of security. Few of these problems will change in
- [Open Source Globalization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/open-source-globalization/) - Living in Puerto Rico and learning of open source made me curious. What is the state of open source in the world? After doing some research, I was impressed with what I found and I now believe that the biggest adoption rates of open source will be in China, India, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America,
- [Rats Might Be Multilingual ](https://linguisticsolutions.com/rats-might-be-multilingual/) - If you want to be like Dr. Dolittle and talk to the animals, it might help to know that rats can tell the difference between languages. Spanish researchers found that rats were able to use rhythm and intonation speech cues to distinguish between spoken Dutch and Japanese. This makes rats only the third type of
- [Services All in the Interpretation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/services-all-in-the-interpretation/) - Justice, just as crime, comes in all languages. Without question, much of the work of Hampden Superior Court would come to a grinding halt without interpreters. Take a recent Wednesday, when seven co-defendants in a cocaine trafficking case are standing in front of Judge Constance M. Sweeney with their lawyers, for a hearing on motions
- [Health Care Workers Needed Who Can Cross Cultural and Linguistic Barriers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/health-care-workers-needed-who-can-cross-cultural-and-linguistic-barriers/) - Once again, job seekers can look forward to prosperity in the biggest U.S. industry - health care. Advances in medical technology are propelling a longevity and wellness revolution. In turn, the hiring climate heralds a robust 2005 for those who can deliver much-needed services. "Health care workers are in demand, and they know it," said
- [Online Retailers Look Overseas](https://linguisticsolutions.com/online-retailers-look-overseas/) - Five years ago, ProFlowers, an online florist based in San Diego, pumped $500,000 into market and technology research that would, the company hoped, help it move quickly into Europe and Japan. Within just a few months, staying in the United States market suddenly seemed much more appealing. "We naïvely assumed that everybody would look at
- [Tapping A Market That Is Hot, Hot, Hot](https://linguisticsolutions.com/tapping-a-market-that-is-hot-hot-hot/) - Wealth is soaring among fast-growing Hispanics -- yet 56% have no bank accounts When National City Corp. bank decided to roll out 78 new branches in Chicago two years ago, it went in knowing its market. With Hispanics expected to account for virtually all of the city's population growth over the next decade, the bank
- [Globalization Hits Home](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalization-hits-home/) - "A world of uncertainty" is how the Detroit Free Press introduces its "GM, Asia and the new reality" special section. The four-part series — online at www.freep.com/money/autonews/gm-intro20e_20041220.htm — looks at the General Motors Co. operations in Asia, India and Detroit. The series covers the potential and hurdles that GM faces and includes reactions from employees,
- [Ultralingua, Inc., Releases Version 5.0](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ultralingua-inc-releases-version-50/) - Ultralingua announced today the release of Ultralingua 5.0 for the Microsoft Windows operating system, a significant advancement for their line of powerful bilingual and monolingual dictionaries. With the advent of version 5.0, Ultralingua Translation Dictionary software users will now have the benefit of vastly enhanced databases, stemming (recognition of conjugated and other inflected forms) for
- [Hispanic Marketing Conference, Jan. 24-27, Miami](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-marketing-conference-jan-24-27-miami/) - Strategic Research Institute announces the 11th Blockbuster Marketing to U.S. Hispanics and Latin America Conference scheduled to take place in Miami Beach on January 24-27 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort. The latest addition to the program is Brigadier General (retired) Bernado Negrete from the United States Army. This comprehensive agenda includes leading luminaries in
- [Peter Rabbit Talks Like an Egyptian](https://linguisticsolutions.com/peter-rabbit-talks-like-an-egyptian/) - Just when I thought I'd heard it all: Beatrix Potter’s classic book The Tale of Peter Rabbit has been translated into ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics by the British Museum. The translation turns the story of a mischievous rabbit into symbols, shapes and squiggles. Peter Rabbit becomes a square, a semi-circle, an ellipse and a rabbit image.
- [Do You Speak American?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/do-you-speak-american/) - Why is the English spoken by Maine lobstermen so different from that spoken by cowboys in Texas? Does Spanish pose a threat to English as the dominant language in America? And what on earth do yins, wickety wack, ayuh, catty whompus, and stomping it clean mean? Robert MacNeil travels cross-country to answer these questions and
- [The State of Blogging](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-state-of-blogging/) - By the end of 2004 blogs had established themselves as a key part of online culture. Two surveys by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in November established new contours for the blogosphere: 8 million American adults say they have created blogs; blog readership jumped 58% in 2004 and now stands at 27% of
- [Fort Worth-Based La Familia Plans Club Grocery Stores](https://linguisticsolutions.com/fort-worth-based-la-familia-plans-club-grocery-stores/) - A North Texas food distributor that ships grocers imported products from south of the border said it plans to open several club stores in Dallas and Fort Worth. Dallas-based La Familia Distributors plans to expand its 12-state distribution by opening six stores that will offer products and groceries such as candies, laundry detergents, pastries and
- [Population Growth Fuels Boom in Spanish-Language Publications](https://linguisticsolutions.com/population-growth-fuels-boom-in-spanish-language-publications/) - This year has been a boom one for Spanish-language media in the United States, which has seen the birth of new publications as well as mergers and purchases involving large corporations. Even as the circulation of English-language newspapers continues to decline slightly, the Spanish print media are thriving, both in number and in dollar figures.
- [Providence Councilmen Urge More Open Government for Non-English Speakers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/providence-councilmen-urge-more-open-government-for-non-english-speakers/) - Two Providence councilmen want to make it easier for renters and for residents who don’t speak English to be involved in government. They would require city notices and postings to be multilingual and for [interpreters] to be available at meetings. Read more
- [Hispanic Advertising Expenditures Annual Increases: 2000-2007](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-advertising-expenditures-annual-increases-2000-2007/) - The leading 5 DMAs accounted for slightly more than 51 percent of all Hispanic advertising expenditures. The top-five DMAs have shown strong and consistent growth over the past five years. Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Houston, and Chicago have had a combined media revenue growth of 24 percent. The Chicago DMA is expected to lead
- [No First Prize Awarded in Casio English-Chinese Translation Competition](https://linguisticsolutions.com/no-first-prize-awarded-in-casio-english-chinese-translation-competition/) - The Casio English-Chinese Translation Competition announced prize winners in its contest late last month but, surprisingly, no first prize was awarded. The judging panel said that none of the entries submitted was worthy of the honor of winning the top prize... Possibly even more astonishing was that second prize went to a 39-year-old Singaporean translator,
- [DLIS Offers Multi-Language Logistics Data](https://linguisticsolutions.com/dlis-offers-multi-language-logistics-data/) - The Defense Logistics Information Services recently issued a long anticipated "improved multilingual logistics tool" on compact disc and on the Web. The NATO Codification System, which is based on the Federal Catalog System, includes standard dictionaries for naming, classification and description of materiel with data exchanged between nations in a predominantly "coded" format. "Decoding" occurs
- [Vasont Content Management System Now Integrates With Microsoft Word 2003](https://linguisticsolutions.com/vasont-content-management-system-now-integrates-with-microsoft-word-2003/) - Vasont Systems, a provider of content management software and data services, today introduced a new integration between the Vasont Content Management System and Microsoft Word. Vasont is a single-source content management system that enables organizations to store their multilingual content once for multi-channel delivery. Using the Vasont Universal Integrator (VUI) extension, this integration enables users
- [Not in America's Image](https://linguisticsolutions.com/not-in-americas-image/) - Within 10 years, no one on the planet will confuse globalization with Americanization. That's because several new superpowers are rising across the landscape, offering distinctively different faces to the often-demonized globalization process. Here's a quick preview. The European Union will emerge as a financial superpower based on the rising importance of the euro as a
- [Stopping Information From Being Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/stopping-information-from-being-lost-in-translation/) - You've no doubt heard the expression, "something was lost in the translation." One local nonprofit tries to make sure that does not happen, especially during difficult situations. News 8 Austin's Paul Brown spoke with Esther Diaz, the president of the Austin Area Translators and Interpreters Association. Read more
- [Souped-Up Blog Takes South Korea By Storm](https://linguisticsolutions.com/souped-up-blog-takes-south-korea-by-storm/) - Blogs, short for Web logs, were the talk of the Net in 2004, so much so tha Merriam-Webster Online named "blog" 2004's word of the year, based on the number of times it was looked up on the company's online dictionary. In Europe and the United States, the market for blogging software is splintered, and
- [Learn English, Says Chile, Thinking Upwardly Global](https://linguisticsolutions.com/learn-english-says-chile-thinking-upwardly-global/) - In many parts of Latin America, resistance to cultural domination by the United States is often synonymous with a reluctance to learn or speak English. But here, where Salvador Allende was once a beacon for the left, the current Socialist-led national government has begun a sweeping effort to make this country bilingual. Chile already has
- [Many Chinese Begin to Experience a Taste of Christmas](https://linguisticsolutions.com/many-chinese-begin-to-experience-a-taste-of-christmas/) - Christmas is definitely in the air around the globe. And the Christmas buzz has been increasingly welcomed by Chinese people, as internationalization continues to transform the landscape. Indulging in mouth-watering delights while being swept away by an array of cultural holiday entertainment has become a bit of a rage in big cities such as Beijing
- [More Chinese Companies Doing Well in Going Global in 2004](https://linguisticsolutions.com/more-chinese-companies-doing-well-in-going-global-in-2004/) - Chinese companies have revealed their international ambitions as they have merged and bought out foreign partners last year, a trend that peaked with the merger between Lenovo Group and IBM. Chinese companies have made 326 deals with a total value of 18 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2004, up from six billion
- [Cross-Cultural Training: the Melting Pot](https://linguisticsolutions.com/cross-cultural-training-the-melting-pot/) - Trying to do international business without prior cross-cultural training is a recipe for disaster. But there is more to such training than learning how to order a five-course meal, says Sudipta Dev When organisations become cross-border entities, cross-cultural factors start affecting every aspect of the business. Whether in multi-cultural teams or in business interactions, the
- [Demand for Arabic Language Education Rises in United States](https://linguisticsolutions.com/demand-for-arabic-language-education-rises-in-united-states/) - Arabic, now designated a "strategic" language by the U.S. government, faces unprecedented demand for instruction in schools across America, from kindergarten upwards. Not long ago, Middle Eastern languages comprised only 2 percent of all foreign language classes in the United States, led by Hebrew. Then, a Modern Language Association survey revealed a 92 percent rise
- [New Hispanic TV Station Signals a Shift in the Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/new-hispanic-tv-station-signals-a-shift-in-the-market/) - Miami-based Bela Broadcasting, a Spanish language television programmer and independent station operator, purchased former NBC affiliate KMOH-TV last month from Gannett Communications for $5.25 million to tap the growing Hispanic market in Las Vegas as well as Phoenix. With Hispanics comprising 26 percent of the valley's 1.7 million people and spending about $33 million weekly
- [Hispanic Marketing Conference Set for Spring 2005](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-marketing-conference-set-for-spring-2005/) - Marketers and advertisers will gather in sunny Miami during April 2005 (6th and 7th) to examine successful strategies being used to reach Hispanic consumers in the USA, at the third annual Innovations in Hispanic Marketing conference. The conference organiser, MFM Trade Meetings, promises addresses from experts in acculturation and market segmentation, brand management and strategic
- [Time Management Tips](https://linguisticsolutions.com/time-management-tips/) - 1. Decide you want to be time conscience and organized and commit to it. 2. Remember: Time management means taking care of yourself first. Otherwise, you will be of little value to others. 3. Organize by the week first, then by day. This allows for unexpected items. 4. Develop an action list (calls, e-mails, tasks,
- [Preparing to Help Abroad](https://linguisticsolutions.com/preparing-to-help-abroad/) - While relief workers rushing to Asia to help deal with the aftermath of the tsunamis will have little time to interact with locals, aid workers who spend more time abroad require special intercultural skills. ...future development workers are taught to change their perspective, to see their own behavior from the perspective of the culture they'll
- [ EU Grapples With Translation Boom](https://linguisticsolutions.com/eu-grapples-with-translation-boom/) - Making sure delegations from European Union member states understand each other when they meet in Brussels is no easy feat. It is up to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Interpretation to make sure communication at meetings and conferences is smooth. That was particularly challenging after 10 new member countries joined the EU in May this
- [Hacker Hits McDonald's China Web Site](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hacker-hits-mcdonalds-china-web-site/) - The Chinese-language Web site of fast food giant McDonald's Corp. was broken into twice on Christmas by a hacker protesting against its listing of Taiwan as a separate country, the Beijing Youth Daily said Monday. Read more Hat tip: Going Global
- [UFJ Launches Multilingual ATMs, Direct Money Transfers to Brazil ](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ufj-launches-multilingual-atms-direct-money-transfers-to-brazil/) - UFJ Bank customers can now gain access to multilingual automated teller machines and remit money to Brazil with the assistance of a Portuguese-speaking operator via an in-house video phone. The money remittance service, the first of its kind, was launched at 10 UFJ branches in Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures on Dec. 20 in
- [Foreigners in Korea to Receive Translation in Court](https://linguisticsolutions.com/foreigners-in-korea-to-receive-translation-in-court/) - The [Korean] Supreme Court said yesterday that starting next year the Ministry of Court Administration will provide interpretation and translation services to foreigners accused in criminal cases. The ministry will manage the pool of interpreters and translators for courts nationwide and arrange appropriate services for foreign defendants, the court said. Courts will also tape-record all
- [New Etisalat Mobile Translation Service Generates Popular Response](https://linguisticsolutions.com/new-etisalat-mobile-translation-service-generates-popular-response/) - Etisalat has announced that the recently-launched SMS-based translation service has received an enthusiastic response from mobile users in the UAE. Data shows that 2500 messages were translated by mobile phone users on the first day the service was in operation. Mohammed Al Fahim, Executive Vice President- Marketing, Etisalat, said: “We are very pleased to see
- [South Korea Ranked 19th in Potential Competitiveness](https://linguisticsolutions.com/south-korea-ranked-19th-in-potential-competitiveness/) - South Korea was ranked 19th in 2004 for potential national competitiveness among 50 major countries, up four notches from 23rd in 2000, a Japanese economic institute reported Monday. The Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER), an independent nonprofit research institute in Tokyo, yesterday elevated South Korea to 19th place after its information technology (IT) industry
- [Annals of Globalization -- India Has Its Own Spider-Man, Tailored to Local Tastes](https://linguisticsolutions.com/annals-of-globalization-india-has-its-own-spider-man-tailored-to-local-tastes/) - In a land of magic and mystics, beyond the waves of the Arabian Sea, lives a hero whose soul will forever remain American. But in body and form he now belongs to India, where his story unravels in the tale of a wall-crawling do-gooder. Spider-Man, they call him. But the next time he unmasks, an
- [Learn the Tricks & Go Global](https://linguisticsolutions.com/learn-the-tricks-go-global/) - For Sanjay Saxena, it was his first assignment abroad when the multi-national firm that he worked for sent him to Europe. Given a tight deadline to complete his first project, he briskly called for a day-long team meeting on Saturday, to kick off the project. Half an hour after he had sent out the communication,
- [Iraq Interpreters Live in Fear](https://linguisticsolutions.com/iraq-interpreters-live-in-fear/) - "Adam" is supposed to be the Iraqi face at a key U.S. military checkpoint south of Baghdad, but he is so fearful for his life that he wears a black ski mask to hide his identity. Dressed in camouflage fatigues, he is part of an army of [interpreters] that serves as a vital link for
- [Bad Translation, Sacrificed Truth Create Schwarzenegger Snowball](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bad-translation-sacrificed-truth-create-schwarzenegger-snowball/) - Within two days... the California governor's very mild advice to the Republican Party to "cross over that center line a little bit" had snowballed into a full-blown advocacy of gay marriage and abortion rights, due to an English-German-English translation that lost a bit of accuracy, and the willingness of ideological warriors to advance their causes
- [Christmas is a Cross-Cultural Global Celebration](https://linguisticsolutions.com/christmas-is-a-cross-cultural-global-celebration/) - Christmas isn’t just a festival, it’s a cross-cultural global celebration. Variants there may be, but certain customs are common... Read more
- [Valley Bags a New Player in Hispanic Grocery Stores](https://linguisticsolutions.com/valley-bags-a-new-player-in-hispanic-grocery-stores/) - Latinos are the nation's fastest-growing ethnic group and are an attractive market segment for grocers because they often have larger families than other demographic groups. More mouths to feed means more groceries to buy. Arizona's Hispanic households spend an average $5,648 annually on groceries, while non-Hispanic households average $5,288, according to Phoenix-based Behavior Research Center.
- [Multilingual Santa Welcomes Children at Local Mall](https://linguisticsolutions.com/multilingual-santa-welcomes-children-at-local-mall/) - Managers at Cary Towne Center say a growing number of shoppers speak Spanish so it's critical Santa can connect with all the children. “It makes a big difference to see a child wandering...standing there, wishing to be close to Santa and before you know it he's sitting on Santa’s lap and Santa is speaking Spanish
- [Google News Goes French](https://linguisticsolutions.com/google-news-goes-french/) - French-speaking Canadians can now get Google's News Service in their own language, the search giant announced Wednesday. The French edition of Google News Canada enables searches and browsing news items from more than 500 French news sources. The feature is based on the same search service used by Google's English division, but gives greater prominence
- [Candian Public Schools Offer "Welcome to School Kits" in 26 Languages](https://linguisticsolutions.com/candian-public-schools-offer-welcome-to-school-kits-in-26-languages/) - The Peel District School Board has produced "Welcome to School Kits" in 26 foreign languages. The kits are available at all elementary schools and contain basic information for newcomer families enrolling their children in school. The languages were selected in an attempt to reflect Peel region's cultural diversity. Kits are available in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali,
- [Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Launches Online Multilingual Math Glossary](https://linguisticsolutions.com/glencoemcgraw-hill-launches-online-multilingual-math-glossary/) - From "acute triangle" to "zero exponent," the math glossary contains more than 700 mathematical vocabulary terms commonly used in grade 6 through Algebra 2. Users can select from among 12 languages -- Arabic, Bengal, Chinese, English, Haitian, Hmong, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese. If a language other than English is chosen, users will
- [Spanish-Speaking Customers Now Hear Español in Airports](https://linguisticsolutions.com/spanish-speaking-customers-now-hear-espanol-in-airports/) - [Spanish-speaking] travelers now enjoy a better, faster and friendlier airport experience with Delta Air Lines' new Spanish-language automated gate announcements and select information on Delta's Gate Information Display Screens (GIDS). Starting Dec. 14, Delta gates in 34 U.S. airports will have the ability to play automated gate announcements in English and Spanish. Automated gate announcements
- [The Open-Source Arena Now Has Its Own World-Class Content-Management System: Plone](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-open-source-arena-now-has-its-own-world-class-content-management-system-plone/) - Most companies with a considerable Web presence have bitten the bullet and migrated to a commercial content-management system (CMS). The benefits of a CMS include the ability to assign content ownership and responsibility, easily modify and add content, assign effective dates and create workflows to make sure proper approval is gained before publication. But what
- [Marco Polo Program Cements Italo-Chinese Academic Ties](https://linguisticsolutions.com/marco-polo-program-cements-italo-chinese-academic-ties/) - Italy has taken another step forward in fostering good relations with emerging economic superpower China via a new program for academic cooperation, Italian media reported on Wednesday. The Marco Polo program, sponsored by Italy's powerful industrial employers' association Confindustria, sets up a system for "stable relations" between Chinese and Italian universities. The agreement is the
- [Lenovo's Buy Of IBM's PC Unit Will Merge East, West Cultures](https://linguisticsolutions.com/lenovos-buy-of-ibms-pc-unit-will-merge-east-west-cultures/) - IBMers sip spring water, wear suits and go on low-carb diets. Workers at Lenovo, China's biggest PC maker, favor fish head soup, open-collar shirts and smoking. Lenovo on Dec. 7 agreed to buy Big Blue's PC, laptop and notebook unit in a $1.75 billion deal. But in acquiring the unit — and 10,000 U.S. IBM
- [Software Translation Tools Go Live](https://linguisticsolutions.com/software-translation-tools-go-live/) - The last two days have seen the release of not just one but two online software translation portals. Yesterday Translate.org.za announced their system Pootle and on the same day Ubuntu Linux announced its Rosetta. Both allow registered users to translate PO files for a range of open source software. Read more
- [U.S. Hispanic Media Markets, 2000-2007](https://linguisticsolutions.com/us-hispanic-media-markets-2000-2007/) - Double-digit gains in Hispanic advertising expenditures were made in all media, but television continues to garner the majority of all ad dollars. Television ad spending accounted for more than 64 percent of all expenditures in 2004. Nearly all media examined are predicted to exhibit double digit growth through at least 2007. Read more
- [Inglés Sin Barreras](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ingles-sin-barreras/) - Lexicon Marketing, developer and marketer of Inglés sin Barreras, a video-based English learning program, has increased its advertising investment from $12.56 to $75.00 million in little over a year, and is now challenging the venerable Procter & Gamble for the top [advertiser in the Hispanic market] position. Read more
- [Top 50 Advertisers in the Hispanic Market: 2000-2004](https://linguisticsolutions.com/top-50-advertisers-in-the-hispanic-market-2000-2004/) - Total monies spent by the top-50 advertisers to reach the U.S. Hispanic market have grown more impressively than the overall market itself despite slowing in growth in recent years. From 2000-2004, dollars spent by the top-50 advertisers grew from $658.37 million to $1.23 billion, an 87 percent increase. The dramatic increase in advertising expenses serves
- [U.S. Hispanic Online Advertising](https://linguisticsolutions.com/us-hispanic-online-advertising/) - The Internet Advertising Bureau's Hispanic Committee, comprising executives from companies such as Univision and Yahoo!, estimates that U.S. online advertising to Hispanics will reach $75 million this year, up 67 percent from 2003. Advertisers spent just $10 million in 2002, the bureau estimates. Committee Chairman Peter Blacker, vice-president of multicultural and international advertising for AOL
- [MTV Sets Ethnic Channels, Taps 'Underserved' U.S. TV Markets](https://linguisticsolutions.com/mtv-sets-ethnic-channels-taps-underserved-us-tv-markets/) - MTV Tuesday announced plans to add three new multicultural TV channels aimed at "super-serving" specific ethnic populations in the U.S. MTV said its research shows ethnic populations in the U.S. are currently: "underserved by the media and there is a great appetite for local language channels amongst these groups. Many of these ethnic groups prefer
- [High Pay, High Demand for Foreign Language Speakers, but Schools Cut Language Instruction](https://linguisticsolutions.com/high-pay-high-demand-for-foreign-language-speakers-but-schools-cut-language-instruction/) - Funding cuts and changes in education policies have led to a sharp reduction in the number of Americans studying foreign languages at the same time the government and business are demanding more employees with language skills. [The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages] quoted the American Council on Education as saying overall foreign
- [Islam Shaping a New Europe](https://linguisticsolutions.com/islam-shaping-a-new-europe/) - For the first time in history, Muslims are building large and growing minorities across the secular Western world--nowhere more visibly than in Western Europe, where their numbers have more than doubled in the past two decades. The impact is unfolding from Amsterdam to Paris to Madrid, as Muslims struggle -- with words, votes and sometimes
- [New Wave of Mexican Immigrants Speak Only Indian Tongues](https://linguisticsolutions.com/new-wave-of-mexican-immigrants-speak-only-indian-tongues/) - Paciano Pedro, a new immigrant from Mexico, has a severe language problem. Not only does he not speak English - he can barely speak Spanish. The South Bronx man is fluent only in Otomi, an ancient, indigenous language spoken in remote mountainous villages in the southern Mexican state of Veracruz. Pedro's face may blend into
- [Emmy Award Winning TM Systems Installed at MTV Networks Latin America](https://linguisticsolutions.com/emmy-award-winning-tm-systems-installed-at-mtv-networks-latin-america/) - Emmy Award Winning TM Systems, developers of the industry’s only “end to end” language translation, dubbing and subtitling system, has added MTV Networks Latin America, headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, to its growing list of international language localization users. The TM Systems technology will offer MTV Networks Latin America the ability to subtitle all of
- [Arab-European Encounter in Cairo Acknowledges Need to Address Mutual Misperception](https://linguisticsolutions.com/arab-european-encounter-in-cairo-acknowledges-need-to-address-mutual-misperception/) - The issue of Western misperception of Arabs and Muslims was the subject of a singularly realistic debate this week at the headquarters of the Arab League. Meeting under the title, "Euro-Arab Dialogue: The image of Arab-Islamic Culture in European History Books", representatives of the Arab League, UNESCO, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation
- [ equinux Releases English-German-French Translation Tool](https://linguisticsolutions.com/equinux-releases-english-german-french-translation-tool/) - equinux has released iTranslate, a new translation tool for Mac OS X. The freeware application is a German-English and German-French translation tool. iTranslate accesses information from the online dictionary LEO, provided by the Technical University of Munich. The program also allows you to look up words in the Wikipedia online encyclopedia. The application is a
- [Advertisers Look to Hispanic Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/advertisers-look-to-hispanic-market/) - Spending power of the nation's largest ethnic group is growing at thrice the general population's. Marketing geared toward Hispanics has reached $3 billion so far in 2004, up 11 percent from last year. That number is expected to rise to $3.6 billion by 2007, according to Hispanic Business Inc., which released "U.S. Hispanic Media Markets
- [A Bilingual America? The Trend Among Hispanics Suggests Not](https://linguisticsolutions.com/a-bilingual-america-the-trend-among-hispanics-suggests-not/) - English remains the language of choice among the children and grandchildren of Hispanic immigrants, a new analysis of census data shows. Read more
- [Trade Pact for Central America](https://linguisticsolutions.com/trade-pact-for-central-america/) - Central America is critically important to the prosperity of the Western Hemisphere. The next step is to push Congress in 2005 to ratify the Central American Free Trade Agreement. Read more
- [Etisalat Launches SMS-based Translation Service Powered By Sakhr](https://linguisticsolutions.com/etisalat-launches-sms-based-translation-service-powered-by-sakhr/) - Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) today announced the launch of the new Tarjim service, which allows mobile users to receive translations between Arabic and English of words or phrases. Users send a phrase or word to a number in one of the languages and receive the translations on their phone. This service is offered in partnership
- [Georgia's Emergency Services Evolve as Hispanic Numbers Rise](https://linguisticsolutions.com/georgias-emergency-services-evolve-as-hispanic-numbers-rise/) - As Georgia's Hispanic population continues to soar, more emergency-service providers are learning Spanish. And buying into translation services to bridge language barriers that can easily pop up in a life-or-death situation. From crash-course classes in "Survival Spanish" to pay-by-the-minute translators who work in tandem with 911 operators, Georgia's first responders are seeking ways to assist
- [Playing the Outsourcing Game](https://linguisticsolutions.com/playing-the-outsourcing-game/) - Bangalore, the capital of India's technology sector, has become one of the world's fastest growing software hubs, offering foreign companies a winning formula comprised of a large number of skilled software engineers at a very cheap price. The combination of quantity, quality and low cost is so attractive that Israeli companies should start preparing themselves
- [Court: Perfect Translation Of Miranda Rights Unnecessary](https://linguisticsolutions.com/court-perfect-translation-of-miranda-rights-unnecessary/) - The Nebraska Supreme Court Friday reiterated that police do not have to give an exact translation when reading Miranda rights to Spanish-speaking suspects. The high court cited earlier rulings that said Miranda rights do not have to be given verbatim. Read more
- [Hispanic Ad Spending Up 11% in '04 ](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-ad-spending-up-11%-in-04/) - Advertisers spent an estimated $3.1 billion in 2004 to market their products to U.S. Hispanics, up 11 percent from last year, according to U.S. Hispanic Media Markets Report, released by Hispanic Business Inc. The report predicts that Hispanic market advertising expenditures in the U.S. will reach $3.6 billion by 2007. Spanish-language radio is predicted to
- [Ads Go Multicultural to Diversify Appeals](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ads-o-multicultural-to-diversify-appeals/) - It is 8:30 p.m. and it's time for commercials on prime-time television. A Target ad flashes on the screen. A family digs through their stockings, about to open presents, to a danceable tune that sounds like "Joy to the World," but you can't quite understand it. That's because it's in Spanish. Marketers increasingly are going
- [Los Increíbles](https://linguisticsolutions.com/los-increibles/) - Big laughs erupted in Buenos Aires, as moviegoers heard a local radio sportscaster's voice dubbed in as one of the animated characters in "The Incredibles," the latest Disney/Pixar hit, reports Wailin Wong in a Dow Jones Newswires dispatch. The locally familiar voice was that of Matias Martin, in the role of "the villainous Syndrome," as
- [SMU Offers Innovative Hispanic Marketing Course](https://linguisticsolutions.com/smu-offers-innovative-hispanic-marketing-course/) - Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business may be the only university in Texas, and one of a few in the country, to include an Hispanic Marketing course in its MBA curriculum. Despite the phenomenal growth of the Hispanic market to over 40 million and a buying power approaching $700 billion, all too often marketing
- [The Best Thinkers in the World](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-best-thinkers-in-the-world/) - The People's Republic of Computers is ready to invade the USA. At least, that's the spin being put on the $1.75 billion IBM-Lenovo deal by many mainstream journalists concerned by the acquisition of IBM's storied PC unit by a relatively unknown Chinese competitor. Given IBM's role as a creator and developer of the modern PC
- [University Students Find English-Language Instruction Hard to Swallow](https://linguisticsolutions.com/university-students-find-english-language-instruction-hard-to-swallow/) - Raising the level of internationalization of universities is not merely the current consensus among schools; it has also become one of the standards by which colleges are assessed, to the exclusion of all other subjects. More and more schools and departments are now teaching specialized courses in English. But many students are calling foul. They
- [Beware the CEO Blog](https://linguisticsolutions.com/beware-the-ceo-blog/) - "Beware the CEO blog," says Seth Godin. Since Seth Godin isn't up for comments on his blog, this CEO with a sense of candor, urgency, timeliness, pithiness, controversy, and utility will post his comments here and invite yours and Seth Godin's in return. "My work in the world is about sharing and acquiring knowledge globally,
- [My 3 Newest Gadgets](https://linguisticsolutions.com/my-3-newest-gadgets/) - In the globalization, internationalization, translation and localization (GILT) industry, where responsiveness and timeliness are a must, mobile customer relationship management (CRM) and project managment (PM) become a must also (unless, of course, you like being chained to your desk). This attention deficit disorder (ADD) GILT industry CEO must be free to roam. The answer: Gadgets.
- [Hispanics Who Perceive Themselves as White vs. Hispanics Who Don't](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanics-who-perceive-themselves-as-white-vs-hispanics-who-dont/) - Hispanic attitudes survey probes the differences between Hispanics who consider themselves white and those who say they are of some other race. Hispanics who view themselves as white are more likely to be better educated, earn more, register to vote and vote Republican... Regional differences ...in California, only 42 percent of U.S.-born Mexican-Americans identified themselves
- [U.S. Hispanic Media Markets, 2000-2007](https://linguisticsolutions.com/us-hispanic-media-markets-2000-2007/) - The explosive increase in the U.S. Hispanic population coupled with its increasing purchasing power has advertisers jockeying for a larger market share of this largely untapped market. Overall advertising spending increased by more than 45 percent since 2000 while spending in the top 10 DMAs experienced an increase of only 26 percent, suggesting that advertisers
- [Hispanic Market Advertising to Exceed $3 Billion by 2005](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-market-advertising-to-exceed-3-billion-by-2005/) - Advertisers spent an estimated $2.79 billion in 2003 to market their products to U.S. Hispanics, a 13-percent increase from last year. HispanTelligence estimates that Hispanic market advertising expenditures will surpass the $3 billion mark by 2005. Read more
- [Lactose Intolerance Translation Cards Now Available for International Travelers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/lactose-intolerance-translation-cards-now-available-for-international-travelers/) - SelectWisely has expanded its food translation card offerings to address the needs of travelers who are lactose intolerant. Visitors to their Web site can create a card specific to their travel plans. Each wallet-size laminated card translates the phrases ,“I am allergic to milk and all milk products”; and “Does this food contain milk or
- [Realty Agents Gear Up for Hispanic Buyers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/thirty-percent-of-real-estate-business-is-expected-to-be-with-minority-and-immigrant-buyers-in-coming-decades/) - From my hometown's Baltimore Sun: The Hispanic market alone in the United States will see its annual buying power grow from about $686 million currently to more than $1 trillion by 2009, said Jeffrey M. Humphreys, an economic forecaster at the University of Georgia. "By 2009, the buying power of Hispanics in this country will
- [Bridging the Common Language Gap](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bridging-the-common-language-gap/) - Churchill quipped that the US and the UK were two countries divided by a common language. Despite a two-way stream of mass media products and mutual exchanges, this divide is still a constant operational issue for readers, writers and translators. Read more
- [Kurzweil Predicts Instantaneous Translation Devices on Cellular Telephones by the End of the Decade](https://linguisticsolutions.com/kurzweil-predicts-instantaneous-translation-devices-on-cellular-telephones-by-the-end-of-the-decade/) - Another example is the development of instantaneous language translation devices, which Kurzweil predicted will be common on cellular telephones by the end of the decade. “Within a few years, we will be able to talk to anyone, regardless of language,” he said. Read more Hat tip: Language Technology Business
- [FBI's Translation Scandal Heats Up; More Whistle-Blowers Emerge](https://linguisticsolutions.com/fbis-translation-scandal-heats-up-more-whistle-blowers-emerge/) - Among the unanswered questions of 9-11 is the part played by the FBI in handling the various tips and information pouring through its translation section at the Washington, D.C., field office. It is in this division that certified language specialists with top secret security clearances handle the most sensitive information, from wiretaps to face-to-face interview
- [Bollywood Concert in Hong Kong](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bollywood-concert-in-hong-kong/) - After wooing North America, Europe and South Africa, Bollywood stars are now headed for Hong Kong for the concert that is seen as an important milestone in internationalization of Bollywood. Read more
- [China's Economy Expected to Grow Stably in 2005](https://linguisticsolutions.com/chinas-economy-expected-to-grow-stably-in-2005/) - China's economy is expected to maintain stable and rapid growth in 2005, said Zheng Jingping, spokesman of National Bureau of Statistics of China. Zheng made the prediction when addressing the 2004 Annual Economic Conference of China IT Industry that opened Friday in Beijing. China's economic development has ushered in a rapid growth period, which is
- [Simmons Unveils Innovative Hispanic Marketing Tool](https://linguisticsolutions.com/simmons-unveils-innovative-hispanic-marketing-tool/) - Hispanic consumers are the fastest growing ethnic group, with over 10 million Hispanic households in the United States today. Companies have recognized the influence of this growing market and Simmons, an Experian Company, is providing a way to understand the unique characteristics of these consumers by announcing the release of its Hispanic Cohorts(tm), the first
- [Bloglines Welcomes the World](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bloglines-welcomes-the-world/) - With the increasing use of RSS on blogs and other sites, feed aggregators are gaining in popularity. That's why Bloglines has gone international, it announced Wednesday. The Redwood City, Calif., company now includes language-specific versions of its Web site in order to accommodate the millions of bloggers and readers around the world who use RSS
- [ The Hispanic Market Segment: Why Are You Missing Out? ](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-hispanic-market-segment-why-are-you-missing-out/) - It’s no secret that the Hispanic population boom has gotten our attention. There are 39.9 million Hispanics in the United States. Census officials estimate that this figure will rise to fifty million by 2007. According to the The Selig Center for Economic Growth, Hispanic buying power for 2002 was totaled at 580 billion with a
- [Footprint of the Financial Giants](https://linguisticsolutions.com/footprint-of-the-financial-giants/) - By outward investment appearances, the purchase by Spanish financial giant BBVA of Texas-based Laredo National Bancshares for $850 million this year was a typical bank acquisition. Financially, the deal weighed in at about three times book value and 16 times earnings. But strategically the transaction represented much more. With the purchase, BBVA gained 35 branches
- [Captivating Their Audience](https://linguisticsolutions.com/captivating-their-audience/) - Impressed by the financial success of films such as Frida and A Day Without a Mexican, a growing number of U.S. production companies and distributors are gearing their efforts toward English-speaking Hispanics. The potential market is enormous: The nation's largest and fastest-growing minority makes up 40 percent of opening-weekend moviegoers, according to Arenas Entertainment, a
- [Shifting Into High Gear](https://linguisticsolutions.com/shifting-into-high-gear/) - Industry figures vary, but HispanTelligence® estimates Hispanics spent nearly $35 billion in 2002 on new and used vehicles and repairs, accounting for nearly 8 percent of the market. J.D. Power and Associates has estimated that by 2020, fueled by growing purchasing power, Hispanics' share of the auto market could grow to 13 percent. That potential
- [Add Multiple Language Translation To Your Website For Free!](https://linguisticsolutions.com/add-multiple-language-translation-to-your-website-for-free/) - Caveat emptor! (Buyer beware!) Half of the world either can't speak English or they prefer to search the web in their own language. If your website is not multilingual these people are never going to find you. Translingo provides dynamic translation ( real time, on the fly translation, without additional page or storage requirements )
- [Language Weaver Announces General Availability of Version 2.4 Upgraded Statistical Machine Translation Software](https://linguisticsolutions.com/language-weaver-announces-general-availability-of-version-24-upgraded-statistical-machine-translation-software/) - Language Weaver, Inc., a software company developing statistical machine translation software (SMTS) for the automation of human language translation, today announced general availability of its application software upgraded to version 2.4. The significant improvements in this version provide greater functionality for users, as well as more flexibility and the ability to customize additional options for
- [Ethnic Media's Clout Grows](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ethnic-medias-clout-grows/) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has a history of using alternatives to mainstream media to get his message out - but he's now breaking new ground by writing a monthly column for exclusive distribution by ethnic news organizations. The column is translated into multiple languages by New California Media, an association of more than 700 ethnic news
- [``Nom de Guerre'' Do You Know What It Means?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/front-page-gets-lost-in-translation/) - C'est mon opinion, et je la partage. It's not often you see French in American newspapers, unless it's a conservative rail against our longtime ally France. Little of that would be printable in a family newspaper, though. But what about, ``nom de guerre''? Do you know what it means? Reader John Appeldorn of Akron called
- [Globalization Has Helped Improve Lives of Poor People](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalization-has-helped-improve-lives-of-poor-people/) - I hate to be the bearer of good news, because only pessimists are regarded as intellectually serious, but we're in the 11th month of the most prosperous year in human history. Last week, the World Bank released a report showing that global growth "accelerated sharply" this year to a rate of about 4 percent. Best
- [PricewaterhouseCoopers Top 100 Global Retailers 2000](https://linguisticsolutions.com/pricewaterhousecoopers-top-100-global-retailers-2000/) - It is no surprise that Wal-Mart once again dominates the list of the world's top 100 retailers. What is unusual about this year's list is the global emergence of US retailers, the acceleration of globalization, the accelerated growth in categories such as hardlines specialty stores and specialty apparel, as well as the dramatic distinction in
- [Mexican Immigrants' Dollars Finance a Nascent Mortgage Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/mexican-immigrants-dollars-finance-a-nascent-mortgage-market/) - The lender is Hipotecaria Nacional, one of several Mexican mortgage firms that have followed millions of workers across the border. Industry officials say immigrants' dollars might help finance the flourishing Mexican mortgage market and provide them with a place back home. It is also a new way for Mexico to funnel part of the $13
- [Globalization Helps More Than It Hurts, and It's Here to Stay, So Why Debate It?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalization-helps-more-than-it-hurts-and-its-here-to-stay-so-why-debate-it/) - "Globalization is the environment in which we live. We've got one world. Get used to it. Make the most of it. Debating globalization? It's like asking fish to debate the merits of living in the sea," McNamee writes in his new book, The New Normal. The United States may be the most powerful country in
- [Hollywood Imports Scripts from Asia](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hollywood-imports-scripts-from-asia/) - A Duke University expert on Asian film says that global flow in the film industry has meant an increase in the ‘Asianization’ of Hollywood films to match the long-standing influence of Holywood films on Asia. Professor Leo Ching, chair of the Asian and African Languages and Literature Department, says that remakes of Asian films that
- [Matt Mullenweg Featured in Houston Press Article](https://linguisticsolutions.com/matt-mullenweg-helps-usher-in-the-real-information-revolution-one-web-log-at-a-time/) - Greg Thibodeaux sent me a link to a Houston Press article featuring our mutual friend Matt Mullenweg, lead developer of WordPress, on which the Linguistic Solutions Blog runs (thanks to Matt and another mutual friend, Scott Allen).
- [Digital Web Interviews Matt Mullenweg](https://linguisticsolutions.com/digital-web-interviews-matt-mullenweg/) - Read an interview of Matt Mullenweg, lead developer of WordPress, on which the Linguistic Solutions Blog runs thanks to Matt himself (who created the template to match the Linguistic Solutions Web site) and our mutual friend, Scott Allen (who installed WordPress on the Linguistic Solutions Web server). Thanks again, guys!
- [Blogger Goes Multilingual](https://linguisticsolutions.com/blogger-goes-multilingual/) - Blogger web-logging service, which was acquired by Google Inc. last year when it bought the service's creator, Pyra Labs Inc., has broken away from its English-only status. Blogger is now available in nine other languages: Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Brazilian Portuguese. This first phase of the service's internationalization
- [Special thanks to Scott Allen!](https://linguisticsolutions.com/many-thanks-to-scott-allen/) - Special thanks to my friend Scott Allen, online business networks guru, for getting the Linguistic Solutions Blog up and running!
- [Houston WordPress Meetup](https://linguisticsolutions.com/houston-wordpress-meetup-group/) - I was in attendance at the Houston WordPress Meetup Group Monthly Meetup this afternoon. Matthew Mullenweg, lead developer of WordPress and the organizer of the group was absent. In his abscence, Dennis Williamson used the Linguistic Solutions Blog to give attendees John Beck, Jonathan Abad, Lee Wilkins and Marcus Major a look at version 1.3
- [Special thanks to Matt Mullenweg!](https://linguisticsolutions.com/many-thanks-to-matt-mullenweg/) - Special thanks to my friend Matt Mullenweg, lead developer of WordPress, for upgrading the Linguistic Solutions Blog to the latest version of WordPress and for creating a style sheet to match the Linguistic Solutions Web site!
- [The 'Blog' Revolution Sweeps Across China](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-blog-revolution-sweeps-across-china/) - In the current Chinese cyberspace, bloggers may not be as loud as their American counterparts. But they are potentially certainly no less subversive to the dominant paradigm. Hope will be born from their whispers. Read more
- [Japan Unveils Project to Translate Legislation Into English](https://linguisticsolutions.com/japan-unveils-project-to-translate-legislation-into-english/) - In the field of law, Japan certainly cannot yet be said to be sufficiently open vis-a-vis other countries. In order to improve this situation, a law-and-ordinance translation group set up within the government's Office for Promotion of Justice System Reform has unveiled a project to translate legislation into English, with priority given to basic laws
- [Controversial English-only Policy at Coroners Office](https://linguisticsolutions.com/controversial-english-only-policy-at-coroners-office/) - The Fresno County Coroners Office is promising to change its procedures after an Action News investigation revealed an English-only policy. Action News obtained an internal memo to coroner staff, stating they should no longer provide translation for non-English speakers. Read more
- [Two Mexican Nationals, a Polish Immigrant and a Guatemalan Mother -- What Do They Have In Common? (No Joke)](https://linguisticsolutions.com/dont-sign-a-murder-confession-in-a-language-you-dont-understand/) - They are four people who signed confessions to murders written in a language they said they don't understand... Read more
- [Hispanic Markets Report Released](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-markets-report-released/) - A report from Chain Store Guide finds that Hispanic buying power is expected to reach $926.1 billion by 2007. This represents 9.4% of America's total buying power. Read more
- [Protected GIs Lost in Translation, Says WTO](https://linguisticsolutions.com/protected-gis-lost-in-translation-says-wto/) - The main case pivots around the long-running dispute over the use of the name Budweiser. The Czech Republic, a newly incorporated EU member, is seeking geographic indication (GI) status for the name of its ancient and prized lager. Most of the world knows the name Budweiser from the giant American brand owned by Anheuser-Busch, which
- [911 Dispatchers Can Now Speak 150 Languages](https://linguisticsolutions.com/911-dispatchers-can-now-speak-150-languages/) - Jasper County dispatchers can now speak 150 languages. Sort of. As part of its expanded E-911, Jasper County Emergency Services recently joined a service that allows dispatchers to use over-the-phone interpreters from a California company. Read more
- [Localization Reader Available](https://linguisticsolutions.com/localization-reader-available/) - The Localisation Research Centre (LRC) and MultiLingual Computing, Inc., have produced Localization Reader 2004-2005 for the International Third-level Localisation Teaching, Training and Research Network (LttN). The reader is available in PDF form at http://www.localisation.ie/publications/reader/2004/index.htm and at http://www.tilponline.org/LttN/annual_localisation_reader.shtml The reader consists of articles published in the magazines MultiLingual Computing & Technology and Localisation Focus from October
- [T9 Predicts Euro Speak](https://linguisticsolutions.com/t9-predicts-euro-speak/) - Tegic’s T9 Text Input version 7.2 offers enhanced multi-lingual support, which makes it easier for users to alternate between languages when texting. It is not uncommon for users to switch back and forth between languages when speaking or writing to friends and family. Yet mobile users currently have to manually select or change the language
- [Court to examine Spanish Miranda Rights](https://linguisticsolutions.com/court-to-examine-spanish-miranda-rights/) - The Nebraska Supreme Court will be examining the accuracy of a Spanish translation of the Miranda rights. Read more
- [Free Customized Multilingual Communication Provided With SpeechGuard(TM)](https://linguisticsolutions.com/free-customized-multilingual-communication-provided-with-speechguardtm/) - Ectaco, Inc., the world leader in the development of electronic dictionaries, translators and linguistic software, announces free customization of the SpeechGuard (TM) PD-4. Using technology developed for the U.S. military, the SpeechGuard (TM) PD-4 has been modified to help first responders and others in law enforcement communicate with victims or others who do not speak
- [Doing Business in a Global Economy](https://linguisticsolutions.com/doing-business-in-a-global-economy/) - A conference in London last month organized by the Economist and the Wharton/INSEAD Alliance, entitled "Delivering Profits in the Global Economy," focused on such issues as growing a global business, leadership in the global organization, branding, and decentralized vs. centralized management structures. Read more
- [The Hispanic New York Designated Market Area](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-hispanic-new-york-designated-market-area/) - Hispanics contribute about 10 percent, or $55.5 billion, of the New York DMA's total aggregate household income. Another key characteristic that differentiates the area's Hispanic community is its high concentration of wealth. Nearly one tenth of New York Hispanic households have yearly incomes of $100,000 or more, while only 7.6 percent of Hispanic households across
- [Spanglish](https://linguisticsolutions.com/spanglish/) - Many Hispanics worry that as it grows more popular, Spanglish will erode American Hispanics' knowledge of, and respect for, the Spanish language and culture. Read more
- [Toy-makers Make Pitch to U.S. Hispanic Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/toy-makers-make-pitch-to-us-hispanic-market/) - One in five babies born in the United States is Hispanic. Hispanics are 33 percent more likely to buy toys than non-Hispanics. Growth in the population of Hispanic kids younger than 9 is expected to outpace non-Hispanics by 23 percent by 2010. Adding it all up, Hispanic families are a natural market for toys. Read
- [The AMA Houston Chapter's Hispanic Marketing SIG Presents](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ama-houston-hispanic-marketing-sig-presents/) - “Marketing to US Hispanics: From Mass Marketing to 'Más' Marketing” -- December 1, 7:30-10:00 A.M. at the William V. Phillips YMCA Training Center, 2122 East Governor Circle, Houston, Texas 77092 Read more
- [Blockbuster Hispanic Marketing Forum Features Diverse Brand and Creative Line-Up, Returns to Miami](https://linguisticsolutions.com/blockbuster-hispanic-marketing-forum-features-diverse-brand-and-creative-line-up-returns-to-miami/) - Strategic Research Institute's blockbuster forum 11th Annual Marketing to U.S. Hispanics & Latin America, scheduled for January 24-27, 2005 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort in Miami Read more
- [The Race Is On to Win America's Hispanic Consumers](https://linguisticsolutions.com/latinos-and-lucre/) - Great article on Hispanic Marketing: Latinos and Lucre by Malcolm Beith, Newsweek International.
- [U.S. Hispanic Economic Clout to Rise to $670B in Six Years](https://linguisticsolutions.com/us-hispanic-economic-clout-to-rise-to-670b-in-six-years/) - Hispanics will substantially boost their U.S. economic clout over the next several years, according to a study by The Conference Board released Thursday. The number of Hispanic households is expected to grow at a faster pace than that of any other group in the United States, continuing a demographic explosion that began several decades ago,
- [ Veterans See Ethics Lost in Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/veterans-see-ethics-lost-in-translation/) - "Translation is an enterprise demanding a heart that could abide loneliness." This is a refrain constantly heard in the Fifth Session of the Council Meeting of Translators' Association of China (TAC), held in Beijing from November 4 to 7. "The nature of a translator's work requires us to render a message and disappear," said Betty
- ["The Letter" (Found in Translation)](https://linguisticsolutions.com/found-in-translation/) - Elroy Ness, a resident at Sage Towers in Billings, kindled a friendship with a French woman while stationed near Paris during World War II. After he was discharged, they lost contact and he married and raised six children. Then, after his wife's death several years ago, the pair reignited their correspondence with the help of
- [Google Sets Sights on Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/google-sets-sight-on-translation/) - With machine translation, Google is bringing to bear its formidable Web index—which at last count included 6 billion documents, images and items—as well as its computing resources. Google is well-known for having one of the largest clusters of Linux-based servers, which number in the thousands. Google already provides a Web-page translation feature, but Norvig said
- [Booming Chinese Translation Industry Calls for Standardization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/booming-translation-industry-calls-for-standardization/) - China's translation industry aspires for more standardized translation service and more efficient translator management, as the country's fast economic growth and increased international communication have fueled a billion-US-dollar market for translation. Read more
- [Chinese Translation Industry Big But Not Strong](https://linguisticsolutions.com/chinese-translation-industry-big-but-not-strong/) - Having published 10,000 translations a year for nine consecutive years and offering a more diversified translation market fueled by increased international communications, China can now claim to be a translation giant. Many translation experts, however, recently expressed concern over the unsatisfactory level of literary and day-to-day practical translations, and said China's translation industry is "big
- [Foreign Translation Software Giants Vie for Chinese Market](https://linguisticsolutions.com/foreign-translation-software-giants-vie-for-chinese-marke/) - Foreign language translation software producers have made headway into China in a bid to cash in on its growing translation market, which has been fueled by the country's recent acceptance into the World Trade Organization and the opening up of its markets to foreign competition. Read more
- [What Are the Hispanic Marketing Trends for 2005?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/what-are-the-hispanic-marketing-trends-for-2005/) - In looking ahead to what will stand out in Hispanic marketing in 2005, Garcia360 highlights grassroots marketing as being the "big thing" most of the firm's clients are looking for. This trend continues to be dominant, which is good news for radio stations, which have a tried and true method of grassroots marketing in 'radio
- [BBC Launches Welsh-to-English Web Translation Tool](https://linguisticsolutions.com/bbc-launches-welsh-to-english-web-translation-tool/) - BBC Wales has developed a computer programme that enables English translations for users of Welsh language websites. The programme, Vocab, is available free of charge to Welsh-language websites. When users hold the cursor over a word, its translation appears. Read more
- [Poll Reveals American Public Opinion on Globalization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/poll-reveals-american-public-opinion-on-globalization/) - America is making up its collective mind about globalization. New data says most of us like globalization and want it to continue Read more
- [Localization World Scheduled for November 15 - 17, 2004, in San Francisco](https://linguisticsolutions.com/localization-world-scheduled-for-november-15-17-2004-in-san-francisco/) - Localization World — a conference devoted to localization — will be held on November 15 - 17, 2004, at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. The three-day event consists of one day of preconference workshops and two days of conference sessions, exhibitions and networking. Read more
- [Translation on Mobile Phones](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-on-mobile-phones/) - Who needs a pocket translator? Just send an SMS to the TOMP (Translation On Mobile Phones) service from A3UK at 88800 stating the word TOMP followed by the languages to translate from and to (choose among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch) and then any word or phrase, e.g. TOMP ENGLISH SPANISH TWO
- [Handheld Device Converts Spoken Japanese to English](https://linguisticsolutions.com/handheld-device-converts-spoken-japanese-to-english/) - Japanese electronics firm NEC has developed a handheld device that enables a user to chat in another language without memorising any words or phrases themselves, and it is likely to be launched in Japan in the next few months. The system consists of three components - a speech recognition engine, translation software and a voice
- [GALA Hosts Seminar on Challenges and Strategies for Success in the Enlarged EU](https://linguisticsolutions.com/gala-hosts-seminar-on-challenges-and-strategies-for-success-in-the-enlarged-eu/) - With the European Union’s expansion to 25 countries, companies are facing new challenges and opportunities. The upcoming GALA seminar brings together experts who will discuss strategies for success in this changing environment. Read more
- [Poorly Translated Ballots Could be 'Hanging Chad' of 2004 Election](https://linguisticsolutions.com/poorly-translated-ballots-could-be-hanging-chad-of-2004-election/) - In yet another example of government-endorsed multilingualism gone awry, election officials in San Diego County, Calif., are recalling more than 8,000 copies of the Spanish edition of the local Voter Guide after discovering that the translations were, according to one translator, "horrific." The 8-1/2 x 14 booklet is being taken from local libraries and city
- [FBI Lost in Translation Backlog](https://linguisticsolutions.com/fbi-lost-in-translation-backlog/) - Justice Department auditors found that 123,000 hours of untranslated material in languages used by terrorists remained unreviewed in July, and that the FBI is having trouble organizing its workload to focus on the agency's highest priority cases. The agency has reacted to media reports on an audit with denials and objections, often sidestepping the primary
- [Chain Store Guide Releases Top 50 Hispanic Markets Report](https://linguisticsolutions.com/chain-store-guide-releases-top-50-hispanic-markets-report/) - As the fastest growing minority group in the US, the Hispanic market is capturing the attention of marketers, advertisers and companies representing all sectors of the business community. Hispanic buying power is expected to explode to $926.1 billion by 2007, making it larger than Canada's gross domestic product and representing 9.4% of America's total buying
- [IKEA Launches National Hispanic Marketing Initiative](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ikea-launches-national-hispanic-marketing-initiative/) - Covina, CA--(HISPANIC PR WIRE - BUSINESS WIRE)--October 6, 2004--Today, IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, officially launched a multi-media, U.S. Hispanic marketing initiative. The effort, which includes Spanish-language TV spots and the company's first U.S. Spanish-language catalog, was kicked off at a series of home solutions workshops led by TV celebrity Lesley Ann Machado
- [The Top 3 Mistakes in Hispanic Marketing](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-top-3-mistakes-in-hispanic-marketing/) - The Hispanic population boom in the US has sent companies scrambling to win a piece of the lucrative pie. According to the The Selig Center for Economic Growth, Hispanic buying power for 2002 totaled $580 billion, with a predicted compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. (The standard rate for non-Hispanics is 4.8%.) The center's study
- [Want to Know the Law? Official English Translation Due a Year From Now](https://linguisticsolutions.com/want-to-know-the-law-official-english-translation-due-a-year-from-now/) - Legal mumbo jumbo is hard to grasp in any language. But when it's in Japanese translated poorly into English, overseas business opportunities are lost, lawsuits are filed and justice is not served. Read more
- [Globalization Is Not Americanization](https://linguisticsolutions.com/globalization-is-not-americanization/) - Contrary to conventional wisdom, globalization is not 'Americanizing' the world Read more
- [What Is the Definition of Globalization?](https://linguisticsolutions.com/what-is-the-definition-of-globalization/) - An English princess with an Egyptian boyfriend crashes in a French tunnel, driving a German car with a Dutch engine, driven by a Belgian who was drunk on Scottish whisky, followed closely by Italian Paparazzi, on Japanese motorcycles; treated by an American doctor, using Brazilian medicines. Read more
- [Curry County Voter Points Out Translation Mistake](https://linguisticsolutions.com/mistranslation-causes-voter-confusion/) - A Curry County woman says misuse of Spanish grammar on the state absentee ballots’ inner envelope causes confusion as to whether the vote will be counted. In English, directions printed on inner envelopes state, “This envelope shall remain sealed until counting of ballots begins.” Beneath the English version, the Spanish version states the envelope will
- [Three Baby Booms Threaten America](https://linguisticsolutions.com/three-baby-booms-threaten-america/) - When Bill Gates goes to China, students hang from the rafters and scalp tickets to hear him speak. In China, Bill Gates is Britney Spears. In America, Britney Spears is Britney Spears... Throw out your kid's idiotic video game, shut off the television and get Johnny and Suzy to work, because a storm is coming
- [LISA Forum Europe: Automating Global Business Processes](https://linguisticsolutions.com/lisa-forum-europe-automating-global-business-processes/) - The Localization Industry Standards Association Forum Europe will go beyond the usual discourse about multilingual content management challenges and solutions to address the practicality of international products delivery, applications, and costs as well as how a larger Europe and companies wanting access to its markets can best manage business practices like emerging collaborative systems, outsourcing
- [Localization Efforts Expand in South America; GALA Adds Its Voice](https://linguisticsolutions.com/localization-efforts-expand-in-south-america-gala-adds-its-voice/) - The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) has announced its support for upcoming special events to focus attention on localization and globalization efforts in South America. “We see big opportunities for Latin American translation agencies to take on a bigger role in the worldwide language services business,” says Don DePalma, GALA board member and president of
- [Translation: FBI fails](https://linguisticsolutions.com/translation-fbi-fails/) - ...a classified report that says since Sept. 11, 2001, the FBI has failed to translate hundreds of thousands of hours of wiretap and audio recordings from terrorism and espionage work. Read more
- [Salsa & Merengue Ringtones](https://linguisticsolutions.com/salsa-merengue-ringtones/) - Wireless companies and record labels see salsa music as the next ring with bling for cellular phones. Both industries are attempting to gain leverage in the Latin ringtone market, offering more merengue as a hook for Hispanic consumers. Industry executives say the demographic is relatively untapped for companies that sell ringtones. And at $1.50 to
- [Salsa Outselling Ketchup? Marketing to Hispanics Is Hot](https://linguisticsolutions.com/salsa-outselling-ketchup-marketing-to-hispanics-is-hot/) - Wharton Marketing Conference panel of speakers addresses Hispanic marketing segmentation by national origin and level of acculturation, strategic marketing initiatives, Latin American competition, 'unbanked' Hispanics, assimilation, shopping habits and other challenges. Read more And speaking of ketchup, have you heard the contagious tune "The Ketchup Song (Hey Hah)" by Spain's "Las Ketchup."
- [ Chicano, Hispanic, Latino, Mexicano: What's in a Name? ](https://linguisticsolutions.com/chicano-hispanic-latino-mexicano-whats-in-a-name/) - "Hispanic is by far the preferred term nationally but especially in New Mexico," F. Chris Garcia said. Read more
- [Hispanics Increase Economic Clout](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanics-increase-economic-clout/) - NEW YORK -- Hispanic households across America will sharply increase both their numbers and economic clout over the next ten years, The Conference Board reports [November 11, 2004] in a comprehensive new study. Read more
- [Hispanic Purchasing Power Surges to $700 Billion](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-purchasing-power-surges-to-700-billion/) - U.S. Hispanic purchasing power has surged to nearly $700 billion and is projected to reach as much as $1 trillion by 2010, according to new estimates by HispanTelligence®. Read more
- [Global Culture at Cardinal Health](https://linguisticsolutions.com/global-culture/) - I recently gave a presentation on Global Culture at Cardinal Health in Houston, Texas. See the Linguistic Solutions Web site Resources page and the Linguistic Solutions Blog Global Culture category for resources.
- [Global Culture at Marathon Oil](https://linguisticsolutions.com/global-culture-at-marathon-oil/) - This morning I gave a presentation on Global Culture at Marathon Oil in Houston, Texas. See the Linguistic Solutions Web site Resources page and the Linguistic Solutions Blog Global Culture category for resources.
- [Friends Abroad Launches Tandem Learning Site](https://linguisticsolutions.com/friends-abroad-launches-tandem-learning-site/) - Friends Abroad today announced the launch of its tandem learning site Friendsabroad.com. For more information about tandem learning or tandem learning sites, please visit the Linguistic Solutions Resources page.
- [Tips for Mastering E-mail Overload](https://linguisticsolutions.com/tips-for-mastering-e-mail-overload/) - Tips for Mastering E-mail Overload by Stever Robbins. Hat tip: Online Business Networks.
- [Hispanic Market Projections for 2005 Planning](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-market-projections-for-2005-planning/) - HispanicBusiness.com announces HispanTelligence Hispanic market projections for 2005 planning.
- [Yerma by Federico García Lorca](https://linguisticsolutions.com/yerma-by-federico-garcia-lorca/) - See Federico García Lorca's Yerma performed (in the original Spanish) tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the University of Houston's José Quintero Lab Theatre. Admittance is free.
- [HITA Quarterly Meeting](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hita-quarterly-meeting/) - I was in attendance at the Houston Interpreters and Translators Association quarterly meeting this morning. Presentations were given on improving one's memory and on the ethics of interpretation.
- [Speed Loading of PDF Files](https://linguisticsolutions.com/speed-loading-of-pdf-files/) - Our readers frequently ask why Adobe Reader 6 is so slow to load when they open a PFD file. The main reason is that the Reader doesn’t load alone – it comes with a crowd of plug-ins. If you watch the splash screen carefully you can see their names flip past. Most people need only
- [Lightning-Fast Outlook Searches](https://linguisticsolutions.com/lightning-fast-outlook-search/) - Lookout
- [Lost in Arabic Translation](https://linguisticsolutions.com/lost-in-arabic-translation/) - Lost in Arabic translation The federal government's lack of Arabic translators and the insufficient understanding - and consequent poor translation - of the language by the translators it does have may mean more Arab-Americans, immigrants, and foreigners could find themselves caught up in the government's dragnet.
- [Marketing en Español Dominates Northeast](https://linguisticsolutions.com/marketing-en-espanol-dominates-northeast/) - Marketing en español dominates northeast according to HispanicBusiness.com.
- [ATA 45th Annual Conference](https://linguisticsolutions.com/ata-45th-annual-conference/) - The ATA 45th Annual Conference in Toronto is coming up November 14-16. I'll be there. Will you?
- [Wall Street Looking Into Hispanic Community](https://linguisticsolutions.com/wall-street-looking-into-hispanic-community/) - The Hispanic market is hot and the heat is attracting big-money investors according to HispanicBusiness.com.
- [Translation Companies Are a Hot Commodity](https://linguisticsolutions.com/¿habla-espanol/) - Translation companies are a hot commodity as businesses reach out to the Hispanic market according to HISPANICTrends.com. Hat tip: Common Sense Advisory.
- [ Holiday Shopping Not So Feliz for Latinos Online](https://linguisticsolutions.com/holiday-shopping-not-so-feliz-for-latinos-online/) - Common Sense Advisory report reveals few web retailers target large Hispanic market. Hat tip: The Online Hispanic News.
- [Hispanic Market Lures Equity Firms](https://linguisticsolutions.com/hispanic-market-lures-equity-firms/) - Hispanic market lures equity firms according to HispanicBusiness.com.
- [Religious Edict Bars Camera Phones in Saudi Arabia](https://linguisticsolutions.com/religious-edict-bars-camera-phones-in-saudi-arabia/) - Popular devices spread obscenity, authorities say Hat tip: Smart Mobs.
- [The Words You  Never See in Chinese Cyberspace](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-words-you-never-see-in-chinese-cyberspace/) - China Digital News lists the keywords filtered by all Chinese ISPs. Hat tip: Smart Mobs.
- [The Importance of an Interpreter ](https://linguisticsolutions.com/the-importance-of-an-interpreter/) - Katja Virtanen muses on the importance of an interpreter on the openBC Language and Translation forum.
- [Vacation Spanish: A Survival Guide for Mexico, the Caribbean, Central & South America](https://linguisticsolutions.com/vacation-spanish-a-survival-guide-for-mexico-the-caribbean-central-south-america/) - My new book, Vacation Spanish: A Survival Guide for Mexico, the Caribbean, Central & South America, is now available through the publisher, Integrity Press, and through Brazos Bookstore. For an autographed copy of Vacation Spanish send a check or money order payable to Integrity Press Ltd in the amount of $9.95 (Texas residents add 8.25%
- [Wanted: Italian-English and Italian-Spanish translators](https://linguisticsolutions.com/wanted-italian-english-and-italian-spanish-translators/) - Please submit your resume to hr@linguisticsolutions.com.
- [Minorities Majority in More Areas](https://linguisticsolutions.com/minorities-majority-in-more-areas/) - HispanicBusiness.com reports on 2003 Census estimates.

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