Archive for 'Events'

Networking between Languages

If you are doing business with people from other countries, who would you want to be translating your conversation – a real person or a computer? Right now, 70 percent of the 300 million uses on Facebook are outside the United States. People are making contacts all around the world but one of the obstacles is the different languages. It is apparent that the need for quality translation services is ever increasing.

In order for people to network, ..read more

Worcester Business Jounal

Please check out the Worcester Business Journal this week – it lists the 10 Things I Know About Translation by yours truly.

If you don’t get the hard copy, here is the link to the online article. Please forward to anyone who may have translation needs – it is short and informative.

http://www.wbjournal.com/news46858.html

Rapport can connect anyone, anywhere in the world by translating your words into any language. We offer free project consulting, free quotes and exceptional customer service.

Language Barrier for DUI -Test Consent

USA Today posted an article by Laura Bruno where she explains, “When German Marquez was charged with driving while impaired, he was read a statement in English warning him of the penalties he faced if he did not submit to a breath test. Marquez, who speaks Spanish but not English, says he did not understand and did not take the test. In addition to a driving-while-impaired charge, he was charged with failure to take a breath test.”

Marquez’s attorney, Michael ..read more

How to Change the World with $100

Do you ever wonder how you can make a difference in the world? Do you worry that without the wealth of Bill Gates, you can’t make a substantial contribution? Well, you are wrong. Through Opportunity International, you can help rebuild a community one microfinance loan at a time.

Microfinance is a fancy word for providing small loans, savings, insurance, and training to people living in poverty. Opportunity International is a global organization that is providing microfinance ..read more

Incoherent Interpretation for Mexican President Calderon

This week the White House welcomed Mexican President Felipe Calderon. The state visit was a lavish affair that was meant to illustrate the close cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico and allow both presidents to confirm their commitment to addressing immigration reform, drug trafficking and other important issues.

Unfortunately, the arrival ceremony for Mexican President Felipe Calderon was spoiled due to a grammatically incoherent interpretation of the President’s opening comments.

When speaking about the new immigration law in Arizona, President ..read more

EUROPEAN UNION ACCEPTS SCOTTISH GAELIC

Gaelic was recently introduced as one of the official languages of the European Union.

Accessing International Markets

On May 18 at the N.E. Business Expo, there is going to be a very informative seminar on Accessing International Markets. If you have considered expanding your sales internationally or want to access overseas markets but don’t know where to start, this seminar can help. The program will provide information on assessing your export readiness and will introduce you to resources and programs that can help you along the way. For more information, please visit www.eventmanagement.org.

Governor’s Conference on Tourism

The New Hampshire Travel Council will host a conference on Tourism. The conference will be on May 5- May 7 at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel. For more information, please visit www.nhtravelcouncil.com.

STAR 2010 Exposition

Visit us at booth #655 at the Boston Convention Exhibition Center. For more information, visit www.mass.gov.

World Trade Day – Rhode Island

World Trade Day will be on June 16, 2010 at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. Please come visit us at our booth. For more information, visit www.worldtradedayri.com.

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