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Translation Error Creates Perception Gap on Japanese Nuclear Crisis

IN a recent blog, we discussed recent global events like the Japanese earthquake and  nuclear crisis, and the importance of accurate translations when covering breaking news. A Wall Street Journal article describes how foreigners have been far more panicked about the nuclear drama than the Japanese, most of whom “are going about their daily lives…

Translation & Interpretation Services and Global Events

The first three months of 2011 has been a whirlwind of global crises. Revolutions across the Arab world, war in Libya, and the devastating Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis have captured headlines and forced the media to devote much more coverage to foreign news. At Morningside, we have noticed a significant increase in requests…

Translating Baby Names

Talk about a niche translation service. Today Translations, a British translation company will “certify” unusual baby names for ambitious couples who want exotic names for their children. For about $1,700, the company’s translators will perform a name translation audit, providing parents-to-be with the meaning of their child’s chosen name in over 100 languages.