Some people think that the energy drink Red Bull is from Thailand. But in reality, it is a product produced by Red Bull GmbH, a company based in Austria. The company was established in 1987 by Dietrich Mateschitz, an Austrian entrepreneur. There is a link,…
Translating written humor is already difficult. Imagine having to do it in real-time or immediately after a person utters his witticisms and punch lines. This challenging situation is notably present when it comes to interpreting humor in conferences. Even highly experienced professional interpreters consider this…
The English language is a mystery to many non-speakers. This is largely due to the contradictions within the language itself, such as English words that have opposite definitions despite being spelled the same way. If you’re an English speaker, you do not pay much attention…
Tourists are typically drawn to destinations that make them feel comfortable and safe, and some of these destinations belong to the friendliest cities in the world. These cities typically are rated by travelers who have explored many cities around the world. A few prominent travel…
For some successful business leaders, the saying ”the early bird catches the worm” applies, meaning that they start the day early. There are some benefits on waking up early, but there are also benefits on waking up a little later. While some business leaders like to…
A translator’s main task it to render an accurate translation of the source language into the requested target language. So, does this cover translating the document verbatim, including translating bad grammar? It’s a question that plagues many translators, especially those who are still very new…
Gone are the days where we instantly think of robots as cyborgs. We don’t see them as armed metal creatures or autonomous humanoid machines. We even understand the term Android as the mobile operating system from Google. People have gone past the typical concept of…
One of the backbones of a country’s economy is the manufacturing industry. It has gone through many advancements through the years and has survived economic booms and downturns. Today’s technological advances are transforming the industry further. The increased international reach and improved communications provide the…
Freelancing, independent work, and alternative job arrangements are becoming more prominent. They make up the free market system called the gig economy, which is predicted to take over 40% of the US labor landscape by 2020. It’s difficult to ascertain whether or not this trend…
For literature lovers and aficionados, attending the Jaipur Literature Festival in India is like having a luxurious and opulent feast. Attendees and organizers describe the festival as the greatest literary show in the world. The festival has attracted the interest of more than one million…
Many smartphone users are still confused or have very little knowledge on how to do multilingual texting on their phones. Does it come as a surprise knowing that a smartphone is one communication tool that most people today cannot do without? A smartphone allows people…
For coffee lovers, it is highly probable that you got your caffeine fix from a Starbucks store near you. Heck, you don’t even have to que since you can pre-order on their mobile app! Just like other American fast food chains, Starbucks is almost everywhere….
