A face covering is fine for most people, but when you cover the face you're "missing a lot of information." Click to read more about the local organization supporting the deaf and hard of hearing communities by rallying together to create a clear mask. http://ow.ly/KZ5g50ByoC8
WBRC.COM
Local organization raising money for clear mask campaign
With the launch of iOS 14, one of the most impressive features is Apple's new #Translate app. Want to know how to use it, and how to take advantage of all of its features? Check out this article to learn more:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ios-14-translate-app-023546766.html
#everywordmatters #pgls
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM
How to use iOS 14’s Translate app
September 30 is the biggest day of the year for us at PGLS! On this day, we're celebrating:
-National Translation Day
-PGLS's 7th Birthday
-Our CEO's Birthday!
#everywordmatters
This November, thousands of Californians won't be able to make an informed vote. It's not because of lack of interest. It's because their govt. officials failed to provide them with language services to know who they're voting for. Read more here:
http://ow.ly/qGuH50Byn6U
CALMATTERS.ORG
Thousands of California voters will need language services | CalMatters
Did you know that roughly 40% of LSPs lack an essential ISO certification? Likewise, Harvard research has shown that companies certified against ISO grow faster in terms of sales, employment, and payroll. Read more here:
http://ow.ly/opMb50BymI0
SLATOR.COM
40% of Boutique Language Service Providers Lack Essential ISO Certification | Slator
In order for all Americans to have access to critical information about the pandemic, a federal judge ordered ASL interpreters to be present at any COVID 19 briefings. Read the full article here:
http://ow.ly/w8a550BrXzu
COURTHOUSENEWS.COM
Judge Orders White House to Include Sign Language in Covid Briefings
Opposite to what you've probably always heard, research has shown that speaking 2+ languages might not make you smarter after all. Want to know why? Check out this article to find out:
http://ow.ly/TIlZ50C0jgB
FORBES.COM
Speaking Two Languages Might Not Make You Smarter
A 5-year old British boy has been left stranded in Afghanistan for over a year because of a small translation error on his mother’s birth records. Read more about it here: http://ow.ly/hZtu50BZimD
INDEPENDENT.CO.UK
Five-year-old British boy stranded in Afghanistan due to translation error
With election day coming up, it's important to think about the role of translation services in the election process—from campaigning to the ballots themselves. Click here to read our newest article:
http://ow.ly/zwqo50BYMs3
PGLSINC.COM
The Role of Translation Services in United States Presidential Elections
Can online classes during the COVID pandemic bring back endangered languages? Some would argue yes. A course at Middlebury College on the Abenaki language has received much more attention since the pandemic began. Read more here:
http://ow.ly/T34b50BRODu
MIDDLEBURY.EDU
Can online classes during the pandemic bring back an endangered language?
As the coronavirus continues to take lives around the world, it has pushed into territories where some of the world’s most endangered languages are spoken, threatening vulnerable people and linguists alike. Read more here:
http://ow.ly/SzBD50BROyE
WASHINGTONPOST.COM
‘There are no words’: As coronavirus kills Indigenous elders, endangered languages face extinction
We always seek to publish blogs and articles that are of the most value to you, but we'd love to celebrate Get to Know Your Customers Day by asking you directly! What topic would be of value to you / what would you like to see next? Let us know in the comments! And while you're at it, check out last month's article on our site about how your company can become more customer-focused. #everywordmatters
Today we celebrate National Philanthropy Day, and we encourage you to think about what you can do to give back to others. #everywordmatters #pglsinc #philanthropyday
When it comes to translation, the more that AI translates and corrects, the more it learns about language. What does this say about the advancement of AI and machine learning in the future? Read more to find out: http://ow.ly/4gsW50CiiS7
FLUXMAGAZINE.COM
Will AI and Machine Learning Be the Future of the Translation Industry?
One kind word or action can make someone's day. What can you do today to spread kindness? #worldkindnessday #everywordmatters
Scientists have discovered that building blocks of human language were around at least 40 million years ago, years before humans evolved. Read more here:
http://ow.ly/Ot1c50CiiA8
LIVESCIENCE.COM
Building blocks of language evolved before humans split from chimps and monkeys
Today, we honor and remember all those who have served our country. Thank you for your service! #veteransday #everywordmatters
Amazon's launch of a Swedish site was met with criticism after a number of translation errors. Russian infantry figurines were translated as "Russian toddlers," and products with cats were translated to include a more vulgar term. Read more here: http://ow.ly/V7O450Cga2Y
THEGUARDIAN.COM
Amazon hits trouble with Sweden launch over lewd translation
In honor of #blackhistorymonth ASALH Presents the 2021 Virtual Black History Month Festival - Join at 5pm today for A Celebration of African American Life and History with Trailblazer Mae Jemison [the first woman to travel into space]
#bhm #everywordmatters #builtbyblackhistory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LlxdLB3OZc
YOUTUBE.COM
PBS Books Presents: A Celebration of African American Life and History: Trailblazer Dr. Mae Jemison
It's #groundhogday & #punxsutawneyphil has spoken ...
While categories like Best Picture or Best Actor are usually American favorites, the favorite category for most of the world is Best Foreign Film. Want to know why? Read more here: http://ow.ly/CWFm50Dlmfn
VARIETY.COM
Foreign-Language Is the Favorite Category for Most of the World
“... history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” - Michelle Obama
#blackhistorymonth #bhm #everywordmatters
Native Americans are dying at a disproportionate rate to COVID-19. When they die, their language dies with them. Check out this NYT article on how COVID-19 is threatening native languages:
http://ow.ly/UBa050DjOFA
NYTIMES.COM
Opinion | How Covid-19 Threatens Native Languages
Author John Colapinto explores language and what makes a tone "sexy". Read more here: http://ow.ly/Xl1E50DjOcl
Then, pair that with our past article on sexiest languages to round out your Saturday knowledge on attractive tones. https://pglsinc.com/top-10-sexiest-languages/
NPR.ORG
'Voice' Author Explores Accents, Language And What Makes A Tone Sexy