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Translation pricing: You get what you pay for

After 30+ years in the language business, the most common question people ask is “How much do translations cost?” Without receiving specifics, that is like asking, “How much does a car cost?” Answer: As with a car, it all depends. Do you want a clunker that simply runs or a car that runs well and… Continue reading

Frightening dogs. Insane sheep. A unique tourist destination. Defensive driving. January Friday Funnies is here.

Welcome to 2023! The holidays have come and gone leaving many of us with the arduous task of shedding those festive pounds we've added over the past six weeks. Happy New Year, indeed! On the positive side, there are numerous days this month that give us reasons to continue a celebratory attitude. For instance: National… Continue reading

A year-end gift: The craziness of English

As a year-end gift to our clients and supporters, we wanted to offer an amusing example of the total craziness of the English language. Ours is a jumble of adoptions from many peoples, cultures and other languages formed over more than 1000 years; words with double meanings or pronunciations; all mixed with logic, illogic, standards… Continue reading