Dirty Little Secrets for Translators

16
Oct

New Google Translate Chrome extension w/ inline translation support

Google this evening has announced a new Chrome extension that ties directly in with Google Translate. The new extension allows you to highlight a piece of text on a web page and then click the Translate icon that pops up. Alternatively, you can right-click on a phrase and choose “Google Translate” from the list of options.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/lbm98jw

16
Oct

EC opens the gate towards the implementation of Nanomedicine Translation Hub

A major step in implementing the ETPN Translation Hub has been reached, with three European projects entering the finalisation stage of their EU Grant Agreements. The project ENATRANS is for networking of SMEs in the nano-biomedical sector and supporting the SMEs with getting their products from the laboratory phase to the clinical applications. The projects ‘NANOFACTURING’ and ‘NANOPILOT’ will establish pilot lines to scale-up the production of novel nanopharmaceuticals from the lab-scale to the quantities needed for clinical testing.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/lqosjgk

16
Oct

How an incorrect translation of the synod report created chaos

An incorrect translation into English of the original midterm report of the Synod on the Family may have spurred controversial interpretations of the document itself.

The key word “valutando,” which has sparked controversy within the Church, was translated by the Vatican as “valuing.” Italian’s “valutando” in fact means “evaluating,” and in this context would be better translated with “weighing” or “considering.” The English translation, in contrast, suggests a valuing of the homosexual orientation, which could at least create confusion to those who are faithful to the teaching of the Church.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/pvhdsmz

16
Oct

Unique language translation platform now available in North America

Atlas Real Time is a multilingual publishing system that eliminates the technical work required to create new language versions for websites. The innovative technology can automatically detect changes to any website and initiate translations. The result: websites can be available in new languages in a much shorter time.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/pr9nnmp

15
Oct

How translators can help stem the ebola crisis

TWBIgnorance about ebola can be as fatal as bodily contact with an infected person. The problem is that most information about how to prevent ebola is not available in the languages understood by the people at risk.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/lxnzx4o

If you want to help, you can now join Translators Without Borders, a non-profit organization with a mission to increase access to knowledge through humanitarian translations. 

More info about TWB: www.translatorswithoutborders.org