I'm an unabashed NPR junkie, and like many people I have been glued to the radio this week while listening to news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. I wish that I could speak or read Haitian Kreyol, but like many other FR<>EN translators I did take the step of applying to Translators … [Read more...] about How the media is covering the Haitian earthquake
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OT: Iconic photos website
If you're looking for some coffee break viewing, check out Iconic Photos, a website of "Famous, Infamous and Iconic Photos" that run the gamut from haunting to hilarious. The background notes that go along with the photos are also really interesting. My husband found this site last night; I was … [Read more...] about OT: Iconic photos website
OT: Freelance frugality
I'm not normally one to talk about personal topics on my blog, but a few people e-mailed me about my last post, asking how the Thoughts on Translation household lives so cheaply. Given that financial management is an important part of making it as a freelancer, I thought that this question merited … [Read more...] about OT: Freelance frugality