Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
English Translations
It is bizarre that in this day and age, we can't seem to nail something down as the concept of translation. One would think that professional translators would be sought out/after to ensure accuracy; but noooooo. Instead, many foreign entities and individuals alike rely on the translation of online tools, a friend (who barely speaks English) or worse: An actual "translator" that does not have any credibility. The results? Well ... see for yourself:
Then you have those that insist that this melting pot nation is for English speakers only. Yet ... they can't seem to get it right either.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
A Teenager's Inspirational Story
We all come across so many things on this World Wide Web. Some waste it on nonsense. While others use only for work or school. Seldom are those that take the Internet for all its benefits and none of its negatives & malice. Amongst such benefits are inspirational stories, pictures and videos.
Today, I bring you a tear-jerking story I read online at the NYTimes.com site about how a terminally ill teenager inspires a pro-baseballer. Read the story, and think about what each individual has/had in their life. I truly believe that some individuals were born to lead ... with just a smile. ▣
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