I am no avid reader but there is one thing I know for sure: I love reading and listening to Maya Angelou's poetry. Today marks the late American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist's 90th birthday, on the occasion of which Google honored her with a...
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Today (March 4th) Is International Grammar Day. To celebrate, we have an informative infographic that was created in collaboration with Instructional Solutions. Grammar is one of the more difficult parts of the English language to master. In my opinion, it is better to focus on...
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[caption id="attachment_3989" align="alignleft" width="252"] How was this 7 years ago?[/caption] My eldest Maroun turned 8 today. I've been feeling so emotional for the past few days. I still can't believe how 8 years went by in a flash. 8 years of bliss. 416 weeks of unconditional love....
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I'm all about positive vibes and I tend to block out negative energy the second it tries to get to me. Now while I never claim to be an expert in spreading positive energy and making inspirational speeches, life has taught me a few tricks that...
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After 10 years in this business, I have come to the realization that there are many myths about translators which, for the most part, are the creation of clients. Well, I guess it's time to bust those myths and enlighten our dear clients! Below are the 5...
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Google is celebrating late British writer Virginia Woolf with a doodle today. Adeline Virginia Woolf (née Stephen; 25 January 1882 – 28 March 1941) was a prominent English author most known for her modernism. In fact, she was considered one of the most prominent modernists of...
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I read somewhere a very inspirational story, supposedly Chinese, that teaches us a lesson to keep moving forward no matter what. Below is the story. "There is a Chinese story of a farmer who used an old horse to till his fields. One day, the horse escaped...
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*This is a guest post by Rachel Wheeler from Morningside Translations Over the last decade, we have seen incredible growth in the number of companies that are deploying eLearning solutions to train staff members and teach them new skills. We already see over 40% of the...
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[su_heading size="23" margin="50"] 5 Reasons Why You Should Eat Organic [/su_heading] There’s a reason why so many people are shifting towards a healthier lifestyle nowadays. With evolution comes better education, and today’s generation is realizing how important it is to pay attention to our health. Organic food has...
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I’ve been toying with the idea of rebranding for quite some time now, as I was feeling that a change was long overdue. With time, I’ve been leaning towards a cleaner, minimalist image. I wanted a smart and sleek design that represented everything that I am,...
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I have amazing LinkedIn connections that keep sharing incredible stories and life lessons, and I cannot but share with my readers the ones that inspire me the most. Check this story below and make sure to share it if you believe in it! "One day a farmer's...
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On September 30 of every year, translators around the world celebrate International Translation Day (also Saint Jerome Day). Translators undeniably have one of the best and coolest jobs in the world. We are communication heroes and language warriors. We bridge gaps, connect cultures, and create a...
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Today is National Coffee day. Yes, I'm big on this day. I wrote about it here, here and here. While I only drink one cup of coffee a day, I pretty much can't function properly without it. The first thing I do in the morning is prepare...
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It's like social media waits for Miss Lebanon every single year to give us the best jokes of the year...
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Some translation companies tend to mark the translations of professional linguists as if they were exams. Here are my two cents in this regard: To begin with, I don't even accept unpaid tests. It is a total waste of time, and I mentioned why here. And I do...
Some translation companies ten...
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