Archives – 06.02.11

• The takeaway language of slang by James Sharpe - TLS
  The takeaway language of slang by James Sharpe - TLSSource: entertainment.timeso...The takeaway language of slang by James Sharpe - TLS
• Area Catholics Contribute To New Study Bible - The Times Record: Features
  Area Catholics Contribute To New Study Bible - The Times Record: FeaturesSource: www.swtimes.comA couple of area writers have contributed to a new study Bible slated for release in June. "Even though the Bible is the word of God, we know from history that without proper understanding, the Bible can be invoked to support violence, discrimination, anti-Se […]
• The Challenges of the African Context on Biblical Interpretation » Crystal Translation Services
  The Challenges of the African Context on Biblical Interpretation » Crystal Translation ServicesSource: crystaltranslation.comTo teach sound biblical interpretation means to present the scripture to Africans in their own easily understood language forms. To the greater African audience, the English Bible has been the major source of translations into indigeno […]
• I cherish most African novels on culture – Ojo-Ade
  I cherish most African novels on culture – Ojo-AdeSource: www.independentngonline.comFemi Ojo-Ade, an emeritus professor of French was born and raised in Nigeria but today works in America. He began his travels abroad immediately after his secondary education. He studied in Sénégal, Canada, Spain, and France but obtained his Ph.D. in French and Francophone l […]
• Canada : TransPerfect to organize A|X Armani Exchange’s translation projects - Technology News Canad
  Canada : TransPerfect to organize A|X Armani Exchange’s translation projects - Technology News CanadSource: www.fibre2fashion.comTechnology News Canada - TransPerfect to organize A|X Armani Exchange’s translation projects - TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language services and translation-related technologies, announced an ongoin […]
• Catholic Culture : Latest Headlines : Dissident Irish priests seek to delay use of new liturgical tr
  Catholic Culture : Latest Headlines : Dissident Irish priests seek to delay use of new liturgical trSource: www.catholicculture.orgThe Association of Catholic Priests, which was formed last year to work for changes in Church teaching and discipline, said that the new translation of the Mass, which adheres more closely to the Latin original, is “archaic, elit […]
• Word Play: It may simplify, but should we dignify snackify?
  Word Play: It may simplify, but should we dignify snackify?Source: www.theglobeandmail.comThe temptation to make a noun into a verb by sticking “ify” on the end is iffy
• Concern at cost of court translation - Local - News Letter
  Concern at cost of court translation - Local - News LetterSource: www.newsletter.co.ukFollowing an assembly question by Lord Maurice Morrow, details of the fees paid to court service foreign language and sign language interpreters have been released.
• Priests' association describes new missal as ‘sexist and elitist’
  Priests' association describes new missal as ‘sexist and elitist’Source: www.irishcentral.comPriests' association describes new missal as ‘sexist and elitist’: The new missal for use at Catholic Mass in Ireland has been blasted as ''sexist, archaic, elitist and obscure,'' by the Association of Catholic Priests.
• L’INCIDENT VATICAN/AL-AZHAR ATTRIBUÉ À DE MAUVAISES INTERPRÉTATIONS
  L’INCIDENT VATICAN/AL-AZHAR ATTRIBUÉ À DE MAUVAISES INTERPRÉTATIONS Source: www.zenit.org    Une « décision surprenante dont la cause principale est à attribuer à une mauvaise traduction ou à l'interprétation erronée de ce qu'a dit le Saint-Père » : c'est en ces termes que le cardinal Antonios Naguib, patriarche d'Alexandrie des coptes (E […]
• Mon Cinéma | Chroniqueurs | La télé aux cinéphiles!
  Mon Cinéma | Chroniqueurs | La télé aux cinéphiles!Source: moncinema.cyberpress...Il y a quelques semaines, la chaîne de télévision publique francophone ontarienne TFO a proposé à ses téléspectateurs - parmi lesquels plusieurs Québécois - Oncle Boonmee, celui qui se souvient de ses vies antérieures en version originale thaïlandaise avec sous-titres français. […]
• Le Capital, nouvelle édition avant la lettre | Humanite
  Le Capital, nouvelle édition avant la lettre | HumaniteSource: www.humanite.frLes Éditions sociales nous livrent une traduction enfin disponible et sûre de l’ultime manuscrit préparatoire (dit « chapitre VI ») à l’œuvre maîtresse du philosophe révolutionnaire.
• Samsung et Google préparent des traducteurs instantanés !
  Samsung et Google préparent des traducteurs instantanés !Source: www.zigonet.comAfin que la barrière de la langue ne soit plus un problème pour les personnes qui veulent...
• Palins Move To Copywright Names - Lez Get Real
  Palins Move To Copywright Names - Lez Get RealSource: lezgetreal.comThis is getting absurd. Apparently, the Palin family is trying to trademark their names. Apparently it is possible to trademark a personal name to keep people from doing things like selling memorabilia off of their names and images, but it is a rarity for politicians. It is not as rare when […]
• MN broadband story of success in process: remote classes in Windom | Twin Cities Daily Planet
  MN broadband story of success in process: remote classes in Windom | Twin Cities Daily PlanetSource: www.tcdailyplanet.netI just got off the phone with Greg Warner from the WECC (Windom Education and Collaborative Center) about an exciting project that involves ultra high-speed broadband, a diverse population and great classes at the University of Minnesota. […]