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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

100,000 Dublin literary award won by Romanian author Mircea Cartarescu

Romanian author Mircea Cartarescu and translator Sean Cotter won the Dublin literary award for the novel Solenoid, introducing Cartarescu's work to new readers through Cotter's translation. [ more ]
#international-booker-prize
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany's Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize DW 05/22/2024

Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction for 'Kairos,' shining a light on historical complexities of East Germany beyond the Stasi. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Writing

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker prize

Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the 2024 International Booker prize for the novel Kairos, marking notable achievements in German literature and translation. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

2024 International Booker Prize Longlist Announced

The 2024 International Booker Prize longlist includes novels and short story collections translated into English from around the world.
The prize is £50,000 split equally between the author and translator. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany's Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize DW 05/22/2024

Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction for 'Kairos,' shining a light on historical complexities of East Germany beyond the Stasi. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Writing

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker prize

Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the 2024 International Booker prize for the novel Kairos, marking notable achievements in German literature and translation. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

2024 International Booker Prize Longlist Announced

The 2024 International Booker Prize longlist includes novels and short story collections translated into English from around the world.
The prize is £50,000 split equally between the author and translator. [ more ]
moreinternational-booker-prize
Creative Bloq
4 weeks ago
Graphic design

Clever 'broken slogan' billboards make an important point about branding

The impact of poor translation on brand slogans can be significant. [ more ]
#literature
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

What we learn about Kafka from his uncensored diaries

Brod ignored Kafka's wish to burn his writings; distorted Kafka's image by editing diaries. New translations reveal a more authentic, complex Kafka. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

'The Extinction of Irena Rey' asks: Can anything be truly individual and independent?

Translators deserve acknowledgment on book covers for their work.
The Extinction of Irena Rey is a novel about translation and inspired by real events. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft review eight translators lost in a forest

Translators are like ninjas, unseen yet powerful
Translators create a new work while remaining faithful to the original [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

U.K. Publishing Spotlight: Building Bridges Between the U.K. and U.S. Book Businesses

English is a global literary lingua franca, leading to a symbiotic relationship between American and British publishing industries.
There is a mutual exchange of ideas and practices between the U.S. and U.K. publishing industries, reflecting in book sales strategies and online platforms. [ more ]
Literary Hub
6 months ago
Books

Here's the longlist for the NBCC's 2023 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.

The National Book Critics Circle announced the longlist for the Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The prize celebrates literature in translation and recognizes the work of translators in expanding American literary culture. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

A Shining by Jon Fosse review a spiritual journey

Jon Fosse's novella, A Shining, dissolves the boundary between the material and spiritual worlds.
Fosse's work is accessible and has a deep kinship to Samuel Beckett's writing.
Damion Searls' translation of Fosse's work is intelligent and subtle. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

What we learn about Kafka from his uncensored diaries

Brod ignored Kafka's wish to burn his writings; distorted Kafka's image by editing diaries. New translations reveal a more authentic, complex Kafka. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

'The Extinction of Irena Rey' asks: Can anything be truly individual and independent?

Translators deserve acknowledgment on book covers for their work.
The Extinction of Irena Rey is a novel about translation and inspired by real events. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft review eight translators lost in a forest

Translators are like ninjas, unseen yet powerful
Translators create a new work while remaining faithful to the original [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

U.K. Publishing Spotlight: Building Bridges Between the U.K. and U.S. Book Businesses

English is a global literary lingua franca, leading to a symbiotic relationship between American and British publishing industries.
There is a mutual exchange of ideas and practices between the U.S. and U.K. publishing industries, reflecting in book sales strategies and online platforms. [ more ]
Literary Hub
6 months ago
Books

Here's the longlist for the NBCC's 2023 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.

The National Book Critics Circle announced the longlist for the Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The prize celebrates literature in translation and recognizes the work of translators in expanding American literary culture. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

A Shining by Jon Fosse review a spiritual journey

Jon Fosse's novella, A Shining, dissolves the boundary between the material and spiritual worlds.
Fosse's work is accessible and has a deep kinship to Samuel Beckett's writing.
Damion Searls' translation of Fosse's work is intelligent and subtle. [ more ]
moreliterature
#ai
ITPro
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The language of innovation

AI is integral to innovation across various industries, driving profitability and enhancing customer experiences. [ more ]
TechRepublic
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Save $165 on This Speech to Text Toolkit

Artificial intelligence tool Jott Pro AI Text & Speech Toolkit on sale for $34.97 till April 21. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Samsung unveils AI functions for Galaxy S24 smartphones in latest challenge to iPhone

Samsung's latest premium smartphones will have multiple AI functions, including simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls.
The new phones will have two-way voice translation in real-time of a live phone call conducted in two different languages, which is a first for smartphones. [ more ]
The Hindu
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI translation tool 'Bhashini' used to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used an AI-powered Indian language translation tool, Bhashini, during a speech in Uttar Pradesh.
Bhashini was developed by the government and allows real-time translations. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The language of innovation

AI is integral to innovation across various industries, driving profitability and enhancing customer experiences. [ more ]
TechRepublic
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Save $165 on This Speech to Text Toolkit

Artificial intelligence tool Jott Pro AI Text & Speech Toolkit on sale for $34.97 till April 21. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Samsung unveils AI functions for Galaxy S24 smartphones in latest challenge to iPhone

Samsung's latest premium smartphones will have multiple AI functions, including simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls.
The new phones will have two-way voice translation in real-time of a live phone call conducted in two different languages, which is a first for smartphones. [ more ]
The Hindu
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI translation tool 'Bhashini' used to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used an AI-powered Indian language translation tool, Bhashini, during a speech in Uttar Pradesh.
Bhashini was developed by the government and allows real-time translations. [ more ]
moreai
Document Journal
2 months ago
Writing

In Jennifer Croft's 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' literature is alive-even dangerous

Jennifer Croft's novel, 'The Extinction of Irena Rey', explores the complexities of translation, art, and nature through the disappearance of the titular character. [ more ]
#circle-to-search
GSMArena.com
2 months ago
Web design

Google's Circle to Search now does instant language translation

Google has rolled out in-line translation support for Circle to Search
Translation happens in-line, replacing the original text entirely [ more ]
Android Police
4 months ago
Web design

Circle to Search is great, but I'm not convinced it's the future of Google

Circle to Search is an easy-to-use feature that allows users to perform reverse image searches and translate text.
Google Lens is integrated with Circle to Search, providing faster results. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
2 months ago
Web design

Google's Circle to Search now does instant language translation

Google has rolled out in-line translation support for Circle to Search
Translation happens in-line, replacing the original text entirely [ more ]
Android Police
4 months ago
Web design

Circle to Search is great, but I'm not convinced it's the future of Google

Circle to Search is an easy-to-use feature that allows users to perform reverse image searches and translate text.
Google Lens is integrated with Circle to Search, providing faster results. [ more ]
morecircle-to-search
#multimodal-ai
The Verge
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta is adding AI to its Ray-Ban smart glasses next month

Meta bringing AI features to Ray-Ban smart glasses next month.
Glasses can perform translation and identification tasks, but not always accurately. [ more ]
Engadget
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses' new AI powers are impressive, and worrying

Multimodal AI allows Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to respond to queries based on what the wearer is looking at.
Real-time information on Meta AI assistant is inaccurate and unreliable. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta is adding AI to its Ray-Ban smart glasses next month

Meta bringing AI features to Ray-Ban smart glasses next month.
Glasses can perform translation and identification tasks, but not always accurately. [ more ]
Engadget
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses' new AI powers are impressive, and worrying

Multimodal AI allows Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to respond to queries based on what the wearer is looking at.
Real-time information on Meta AI assistant is inaccurate and unreliable. [ more ]
moremultimodal-ai
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Who is Shohei Ohtani's new interpreter with Dodgers? They call him 'Will the Thrill'

Dodgers fired interpreter accused of theft
New interpreter appointed for Ohtani [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Nicholas Jacobs obituary

Nick Jacobs was a publisher known for introducing German literature to English-speaking readers.
He founded his own publishing company, Libris, where he published numerous works translated from German. [ more ]
#social-media
The New York Review of Books
2 months ago
Books

Becoming One with Genius | Sophie Pinkham

Translators are underappreciated despite their hard work and dedication.
Historically, translation was seen as a source of income rather than a vocation. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
2 months ago
Books

Becoming One with Genius | Sophie Pinkham

Translators are often underappreciated despite their hard work and brilliance.
History shows that translation was once viewed as a quick way to make money rather than a respected profession. [ more ]
time.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

TikTok's Latest Obsession: Beige Flags

In the lexicon of modern dating, it's widely known that green flags mean a prospective partner passes muster and red flags are to be avoided.But where do beige flags fall?In one of TikTok's latest trends, users are posting videos about their partners' so-called beige flags, which are attributes that are neither good nor bad, but still give reason for pause.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

British child among four severely injured after French playground knife attack

A British child was among four very young children who were critically injured after being stabbed in a lakeside park in the French Alps.Two adults were also wounded when the suspect, identified by police as 31-year-old Syrian, attacked people with a knife in the town of Annecy on Thursday.He stabbed a child in a pushchair repeatedly as bystanders screamed for help.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

New York's Most Inventive Pizzas Are Cooked Upat Pop-Ups

I was sitting next to a forklift inside a brewery in Queens when I understood that everything I knew about New York pizza was wrong.Until that moment, I would have told you that the best pizza in the city comes out of a large oven that is either built into a wall or weighs so much that it might as well be; that the dough needs to be soft, stretchy and raw when it begins to bake; and that the toppings should be somewhat Italian, if not in tradition then at least in spirit.
The New York Review of Books
2 months ago
Books

Becoming One with Genius | Sophie Pinkham

Translators are underappreciated despite their hard work and dedication.
Historically, translation was seen as a source of income rather than a vocation. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
2 months ago
Books

Becoming One with Genius | Sophie Pinkham

Translators are often underappreciated despite their hard work and brilliance.
History shows that translation was once viewed as a quick way to make money rather than a respected profession. [ more ]
time.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

TikTok's Latest Obsession: Beige Flags

In the lexicon of modern dating, it's widely known that green flags mean a prospective partner passes muster and red flags are to be avoided.But where do beige flags fall?In one of TikTok's latest trends, users are posting videos about their partners' so-called beige flags, which are attributes that are neither good nor bad, but still give reason for pause.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

British child among four severely injured after French playground knife attack

A British child was among four very young children who were critically injured after being stabbed in a lakeside park in the French Alps.Two adults were also wounded when the suspect, identified by police as 31-year-old Syrian, attacked people with a knife in the town of Annecy on Thursday.He stabbed a child in a pushchair repeatedly as bystanders screamed for help.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

New York's Most Inventive Pizzas Are Cooked Upat Pop-Ups

I was sitting next to a forklift inside a brewery in Queens when I understood that everything I knew about New York pizza was wrong.Until that moment, I would have told you that the best pizza in the city comes out of a large oven that is either built into a wall or weighs so much that it might as well be; that the dough needs to be soft, stretchy and raw when it begins to bake; and that the toppings should be somewhat Italian, if not in tradition then at least in spirit.
moresocial-media
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-narrated books are here. Are humans out of a job? This startup has a solution

AI technology is increasingly used for narrating audiobooks and news articles.
Yembo's approach involves paying a human actor royalties for AI-cloned translations in audiobooks. [ more ]
Eventbrite
3 months ago
Books

In-Store: Two Lines Press' Calico Series: Through the Night Like a Snake

Attendees encouraged to wear face masks at event
Limited tickets with book or gift card included; extra books for purchase
Event will be broadcast online and include a signing session [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Final Fantasy 7 Remake's latest patch changes a version of the game's iconic final line, and fans don't get it

Fans are reacting to the changed final line in FF7 Remake's latest patch from Aerith's dramatic 'I miss it. The steel sky' to 'This sky... I don't like it'.
The tweak to the final line aligns the English version more closely with the Japanese counterpart for a more faithful representation. [ more ]
eLearning Industry
3 months ago
Online learning

Translation In eLearning Content: Bridging Language Barriers In Education

Understanding linguistic nuances is crucial in eLearning translation.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptation are essential for effective translation. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What AI can do for historians

Language models like ChatGPT can be used to transcribe and translate handwritten texts
AI tools can aid in extracting relevant information from digitized archives and libraries [ more ]
#ukrainian-poets
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Books

Five of the best recent books from Ukraine

Reading poets in translation allows us to gain different perspectives and avoid self-absorption.
These translated works offer insights into domestic life, language, economics, culture, and violence in Ukraine. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Books

Five of the best recent books from Ukraine

Reading Ukrainian poets in translation offers a unique perspective on the country's domestic life, language, economics, culture, and violence.
The recently translated works provide resonant snapshots of Ukraine, reflecting the impact of the ongoing war. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Books

Five of the best recent books from Ukraine

Reading poets in translation allows us to gain different perspectives and avoid self-absorption.
These translated works offer insights into domestic life, language, economics, culture, and violence in Ukraine. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Books

Five of the best recent books from Ukraine

Reading Ukrainian poets in translation offers a unique perspective on the country's domestic life, language, economics, culture, and violence.
The recently translated works provide resonant snapshots of Ukraine, reflecting the impact of the ongoing war. [ more ]
moreukrainian-poets
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Books

Books from Mexico, Netherlands, and Japan bring rewrites of history, teen tales

Reading books from different literary traditions in translation allows for new connections and insights.
Alvaro Enrigue's latest novel, You Dreamed of Empires, is a counterfactual history of Hernan Cortes' arrival in Moctezuma's court, with a focus on political maneuvering and drug use. [ more ]
The Millions
4 months ago
Books

Cover Reveal: 'A Thousand Thoughts in Flight'

A Thousand Thoughts in Flight is a collection of diary entries by Maria Gabriela Llansol, translated by Audrey Young.
Llansol's diaries span from 1974 to 2007, with three published during her lifetime.
The cover design of the book incorporates the theme of the natural world. [ more ]
#generative-ai
Digiday
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How podcast networks are testing AI tools for faster translation, ad sales

Podcast networks are testing generative AI tools to translate podcast shows into different languages.
The aim is to increase global outreach and serve up content in-country, in-language around the world. [ more ]
Digiday
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: Creative ways companies used AI in advertising in 2023

Trivago has released a new ad campaign using AI to translate the voice of an actor into multiple languages.
The use of AI in marketing allows for quicker testing of scripts and tailoring to different audiences in multiple markets. [ more ]
Digiday
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How podcast networks are testing AI tools for faster translation, ad sales

Podcast networks are testing generative AI tools to translate podcast shows into different languages.
The aim is to increase global outreach and serve up content in-country, in-language around the world. [ more ]
Digiday
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: Creative ways companies used AI in advertising in 2023

Trivago has released a new ad campaign using AI to translate the voice of an actor into multiple languages.
The use of AI in marketing allows for quicker testing of scripts and tailoring to different audiences in multiple markets. [ more ]
moregenerative-ai
#chinese-literature
China Books Review
5 months ago
Books

Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review

The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English. [ more ]
China Books Review
5 months ago
Books

Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review

The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English. [ more ]
China Books Review
5 months ago
Books

Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review

The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English. [ more ]
China Books Review
5 months ago
Books

Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review

The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English. [ more ]
morechinese-literature
China Books Review
5 months ago
Writing

Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review

The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI replaces 'woke' TV translators in Japanese art, sparking online debate

The use of AI in Western television and anime localization is growing, with some companies implementing AI to limit human intervention or remove it entirely.
Fans are divided on the use of AI in localization, with some appreciating the elimination of political biases but others concerned about the loss of authenticity and cultural integrity. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
Design

Timekettle's $699 translator device can simultaneously translate between 20 people in 5 separate languages - Yanko Design

Timekettle has solidified its position as a company focused on translation by releasing the X1 Interpreter Hub, a multi-device translation solution
The X1 boasts an advanced simultaneous translation engine and a patented Vector Noise Reduction algorithm for clear and accurate translations [ more ]
Mail Online
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

World's first mind-reading AI translates brainwaves into written text

Scientists have developed the world's first mind-reading AI that translates brainwaves into readable text.
The technology uses a sensor-covered helmet to capture brain activity and turn it into words, eliminating the need for invasive procedures or expensive equipment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

In the Footsteps of Du Fu by Michael Wood review the great poet's progress

Chinese classical poetry is not well-known outside of China, due in part to changes in transliteration of poets' names.
Translating Chinese poetry into English is challenging, especially when preserving the concise and impressionistic nature of the original text. [ more ]
#Latin American literature
Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press
6 months ago
Books

Through the Night Like a Snake | Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press

Megan McDowell is a Spanish language literary translator
Sarah Booker's work has appeared in Latin American Literature Today [ more ]
Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press
6 months ago
Books

Through the Night Like a Snake | Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press

Megan McDowell is a Spanish language literary translator
Sarah Booker's work has appeared in Latin American Literature Today [ more ]
Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press
6 months ago
Books

Through the Night Like a Snake | Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press

Megan McDowell is a Spanish language literary translator
Sarah Booker's work has appeared in Latin American Literature Today [ more ]
Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press
6 months ago
Books

Through the Night Like a Snake | Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press

Megan McDowell is a Spanish language literary translator
Sarah Booker's work has appeared in Latin American Literature Today [ more ]
moreLatin American literature
#people
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Listen to cherished lullabies from Brahms to Backstreet Boys sung by our readers

"Pick a song that you can stand to sing over and over, maybe for years," is advice that Elizabeth Wolf of Merrimac, Mass., gives new parents."Doesn't matter how well you sing it.Over time that will be the most soothing sound your child knows."That sentiment was reflected in the many, many lovely stories you so generously shared with us in response to our story on lullabies.
theconversation.com
1 year ago
Science

A New English Dialect Is Emerging in South Florida, Linguists Say

We got down from the car and went inside.I made the line to pay for groceries.He made a party to celebrate his son's birthday.These phrases might sound off to the ears of most English-speaking Americans In Miami, however, they've become part of the local parlance.According to my recently published research, these expressions along with a host of others form part of a new dialect taking shape in South Florida.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Tell your story faster with Trint's AI-powered transcription tools

For communicators of all kinds, there's nothing more laborious than handling transcripts.There was a time when, as a journalist, I had to phone stories in for someone in the office to type them up.Technology has evolved since then, and we can now write for print, web and video on phones, tablets or laptops wherever we are working, but transcription still slows down the process of telling stories.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Eat, Pray, Love' Author Pulls New Book Set in Russia

The best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert said Monday that she had indefinitely delayed the publication of her upcoming book after she was criticized online for writing a novel set in Russia.The move comes as publishers and institutions struggle with how to handle Russian art and literature as the war in Ukraine rages on.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

British girl injured in Annecy stabbing was on holiday at time of attack

A British girl who was one of four children stabbed in a knife attack in the French Alps was on holiday in the area.The knifeman attacked the group of children aged between 22 months and three years and two adults at a lakeside park in Annecy on Thursday.French interior minister Gerald Darmanin said the suspect, a 31-year-old Syrian man, had tried to claim asylum in France but it was refused on Sunday because he had previously been granted asylum in Sweden 10 years ago.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Suspect in playground attack denied French asylum, minister says

A knifeman who stabbed a group of children in the French Alps including a British girl had been denied asylum in France just days before the attack, according to a minister.The man, who French police said is a 31-year-old Syrian, attacked four children and two adults at a lakeside park in Annecy on Thursday.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Listen to cherished lullabies from Brahms to Backstreet Boys sung by our readers

"Pick a song that you can stand to sing over and over, maybe for years," is advice that Elizabeth Wolf of Merrimac, Mass., gives new parents."Doesn't matter how well you sing it.Over time that will be the most soothing sound your child knows."That sentiment was reflected in the many, many lovely stories you so generously shared with us in response to our story on lullabies.
theconversation.com
1 year ago
Science

A New English Dialect Is Emerging in South Florida, Linguists Say

We got down from the car and went inside.I made the line to pay for groceries.He made a party to celebrate his son's birthday.These phrases might sound off to the ears of most English-speaking Americans In Miami, however, they've become part of the local parlance.According to my recently published research, these expressions along with a host of others form part of a new dialect taking shape in South Florida.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Tell your story faster with Trint's AI-powered transcription tools

For communicators of all kinds, there's nothing more laborious than handling transcripts.There was a time when, as a journalist, I had to phone stories in for someone in the office to type them up.Technology has evolved since then, and we can now write for print, web and video on phones, tablets or laptops wherever we are working, but transcription still slows down the process of telling stories.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Eat, Pray, Love' Author Pulls New Book Set in Russia

The best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert said Monday that she had indefinitely delayed the publication of her upcoming book after she was criticized online for writing a novel set in Russia.The move comes as publishers and institutions struggle with how to handle Russian art and literature as the war in Ukraine rages on.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

British girl injured in Annecy stabbing was on holiday at time of attack

A British girl who was one of four children stabbed in a knife attack in the French Alps was on holiday in the area.The knifeman attacked the group of children aged between 22 months and three years and two adults at a lakeside park in Annecy on Thursday.French interior minister Gerald Darmanin said the suspect, a 31-year-old Syrian man, had tried to claim asylum in France but it was refused on Sunday because he had previously been granted asylum in Sweden 10 years ago.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Suspect in playground attack denied French asylum, minister says

A knifeman who stabbed a group of children in the French Alps including a British girl had been denied asylum in France just days before the attack, according to a minister.The man, who French police said is a 31-year-old Syrian, attacked four children and two adults at a lakeside park in Annecy on Thursday.
morepeople
Medium
1 year ago
Data science

Origins of Generative AI and Natural Language Processing with ChatGPT

By now you've likely heard of ChatGPT, and the varying opinions surrounding it - people love it, people hate it, and people are afraid of it.It can generate a recipe for chocolate chip cookies, write a Broadway-style song about your kids, and create usable code.Joining in on the fun, we used ChatGPT to help us explore some of the key innovations over the past 50 years of AI.
1966: ELIZA In 1966, a chatbot called ELIZA took the computer science world by storm.
#manchester-united
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Kim Min-jae is 'sure' to join Man United after he 'accepted' Reds' offer

Kim Min-jae is now looking likely to join Man United.Manchester United are yet to make a signing, though the links have been plentiful.The Red Devils' current club ownership could be playing its part on that front.Central defence is among the areas where Erik ten Hag is looking to make a change.Kim Min-jae 's name has popped up at least a few times a week recently, with the man from South Korea looking like hot property among Europe's elite.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United have 'thrown their hat into the ring' for Felix Nmecha signing

Man United are looking at making a move to sign midfielder, Felix Nmecha.Manchester United have been linked with a move to sign a midfielder this summer, with several names thrown into the ring already.Mason Mount has been the name that has popped up the most.Erik ten Hag, being the meticulous planner that he is, will have backup options.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United showing interest in signing Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat

Man United are now looking at Fiorentina midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, as a potential summer target.Erik ten Hag can now solely focus on acquiring the perfect players to fit this system at Manchester United.The next couple of months are absolutely massive.The club, whoever the owners may be, need to back their man and recognise that this is an ideal opportunity.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United showing interest in signing Benjamin Pavard - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United are showing interest in signing Benjamin Pavard this summer.It's no surprise to learn that Manchester United are looking to sign a new centre-half this summer, with the Old Trafford club keen on acquiring another top-level defender, presumably to rotate with Raphael Varane.Harry Maguire could well be out of the exit door over the next few months, with the United club captain struggling for minutes, so they'll be a whole there that needs to be filled.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United are in contact over potential Adrien Rabiot signing

Man United have been in contact over the potential signing of Adrien Rabiot.Last summer, Manchester United put in the effort to convince Adrien Rabiot to make the move to the club.However, the financial package the Red Devils placed on the table wasn't to the Frenchman's liking...
Seemingly, Erik ten Hag is a big admirer of Rabiot's.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Kim Min-jae 'goes to Manchester United' this summer, report claims - Old Trafford Faithful

Kim Min-jae is all set to join Man United, according to one media outlet.Manchester United are in the market to fill many positions within the squad this summer, with several transfer links already being made.One man who has been heavily linked with a potential Old Trafford move is Napoli centre-back, Kim Min-jae.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Kim Min-jae is 'sure' to join Man United after he 'accepted' Reds' offer

Kim Min-jae is now looking likely to join Man United.Manchester United are yet to make a signing, though the links have been plentiful.The Red Devils' current club ownership could be playing its part on that front.Central defence is among the areas where Erik ten Hag is looking to make a change.Kim Min-jae 's name has popped up at least a few times a week recently, with the man from South Korea looking like hot property among Europe's elite.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United have 'thrown their hat into the ring' for Felix Nmecha signing

Man United are looking at making a move to sign midfielder, Felix Nmecha.Manchester United have been linked with a move to sign a midfielder this summer, with several names thrown into the ring already.Mason Mount has been the name that has popped up the most.Erik ten Hag, being the meticulous planner that he is, will have backup options.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United showing interest in signing Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat

Man United are now looking at Fiorentina midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, as a potential summer target.Erik ten Hag can now solely focus on acquiring the perfect players to fit this system at Manchester United.The next couple of months are absolutely massive.The club, whoever the owners may be, need to back their man and recognise that this is an ideal opportunity.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United showing interest in signing Benjamin Pavard - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United are showing interest in signing Benjamin Pavard this summer.It's no surprise to learn that Manchester United are looking to sign a new centre-half this summer, with the Old Trafford club keen on acquiring another top-level defender, presumably to rotate with Raphael Varane.Harry Maguire could well be out of the exit door over the next few months, with the United club captain struggling for minutes, so they'll be a whole there that needs to be filled.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United are in contact over potential Adrien Rabiot signing

Man United have been in contact over the potential signing of Adrien Rabiot.Last summer, Manchester United put in the effort to convince Adrien Rabiot to make the move to the club.However, the financial package the Red Devils placed on the table wasn't to the Frenchman's liking...
Seemingly, Erik ten Hag is a big admirer of Rabiot's.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Kim Min-jae 'goes to Manchester United' this summer, report claims - Old Trafford Faithful

Kim Min-jae is all set to join Man United, according to one media outlet.Manchester United are in the market to fill many positions within the squad this summer, with several transfer links already being made.One man who has been heavily linked with a potential Old Trafford move is Napoli centre-back, Kim Min-jae.
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The Paris Review
1 year ago
Books

War Diary - The Paris Review

War can have a devastating psychological impact on those who experience it. Experiences of war can cause lasting trauma and depression for those involved.
Writing can provide a powerful outlet to express and process the difficult emotions associated with war. Journaling can allow individuals to make sense of their experiences and confront their feelings without having to talk to someone. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

The American People Are Texting Joe Biden. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Washingtonian

Yesterday evening, @POTUS asked Americans to text Joe Biden about what's "front of mind for you and your family this summer."And how, one might ask, can you text Joe Biden?Well, through a Delaware phone number that routes to a text-moderation platform called Community, which was apparently co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and the guy who manages Madonna.
#back
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine's looming fight

While U.S. military officers here caution against too direct a comparison between the 1944 D-Day landings and Ukraine's upcoming counteroffensive, the echoes of what Kyiv faces today are a dominant theme of this year's commemorations of the young U.S. soldiers who died on the Normandy beaches nearly 80 years ago.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Biden to address nation after Senate passes debt limit bill

The Treasury Department building in Washington, DC, May 19.Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP The faucets at the US Department of the Treasury are set to turn back on after nearly five months of frozen pipes.In a vote on Thursday evening, the Senate approved a measure to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025.
McCovey Chronicles
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

John Brebbia's bounce back

John Brebbia led the National League in appearances last season with 76, including 11 starts for the San Francisco Giants.He had a tremendous first half - 2.45 ERA, 1.22 WHIP 36 K in 40.1 IP - and you thought, "Hey, the Giants really have a reliable reliever now!"And then they kept using him.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United 'ready to bring' Kim Min-jae to Old Trafford 'immediately' - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United are looking to sign Napoli centre-back, Kim Min-jae.For all of Erik ten Hag's positive work, this squad still needs some attention in many areas.A new striker, goalkeeper, midfielder and centre-back would not go amiss.Achieving all those players in one window, while club ownership remains up in the air, is going to be easier said than done.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine's looming fight

While U.S. military officers here caution against too direct a comparison between the 1944 D-Day landings and Ukraine's upcoming counteroffensive, the echoes of what Kyiv faces today are a dominant theme of this year's commemorations of the young U.S. soldiers who died on the Normandy beaches nearly 80 years ago.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Biden to address nation after Senate passes debt limit bill

The Treasury Department building in Washington, DC, May 19.Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP The faucets at the US Department of the Treasury are set to turn back on after nearly five months of frozen pipes.In a vote on Thursday evening, the Senate approved a measure to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025.
McCovey Chronicles
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

John Brebbia's bounce back

John Brebbia led the National League in appearances last season with 76, including 11 starts for the San Francisco Giants.He had a tremendous first half - 2.45 ERA, 1.22 WHIP 36 K in 40.1 IP - and you thought, "Hey, the Giants really have a reliable reliever now!"And then they kept using him.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United 'ready to bring' Kim Min-jae to Old Trafford 'immediately' - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United are looking to sign Napoli centre-back, Kim Min-jae.For all of Erik ten Hag's positive work, this squad still needs some attention in many areas.A new striker, goalkeeper, midfielder and centre-back would not go amiss.Achieving all those players in one window, while club ownership remains up in the air, is going to be easier said than done.
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EverOut Portland
1 year ago
Portland

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: June 2-4, 2023 - EverOut Portland

We want you to make the most of your precious weekend, which means not wasting a lot of time deciding what to do.To help you out, we're suggesting the best, budget-friendly events around, from the to the and from to the .For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week.FOOD & DRINK
Portland Spring Beer & Wine FestAfter a long hiatus, the Portland Spring Beer and Wine Fest is back and better than ever.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United add Guglielmo Vicario to list of goalkeeper transfer targets - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United have eyes on Empoli shot-stopper, Guglielmo Vicario, to fill their void at goalkeeper.David de Gea has been an incredible servant for Manchester United Football Club.While it's true his stay at Old Trafford is set to be extended, his future as the undisputed starter will come into question.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United remain interested in signing Victor Osimhen - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United are still showing an interest in signing Victor Osimhen.Today has seemingly been a day of striker links.Harry Kane and Rasmun Hojlund's names are on the back papers.However, Italy are not letting the Victor Osimhen to Manchester United rumours die down.It's Gazzetta dello Sport ( Thursday print edition), with the translation via Sport Witness, sharing the latest information.
Stack Abuse
1 year ago
Python

Simple NLP in Python with TextBlob: Lemmatization

Introduction
TextBlob is a package built on top of two other packages, one of them is called Natural Language Toolkit, known mainly in its abbreviated form as NLTK, and the other is Pattern.NLTK is a traditional package used for text processing or Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Pattern is built mainly for web mining.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Germany news

The Slav congress of 1848 from the archive

7 June 1848 A grand congress of deputies of all Sclavonic [sic] races, now assembled at Prague, commenced its sittings on 30th ult.The town is stated to look as if a masked ball on a large scale was being performed in the streets, so varied and extravagant are the Czechish, Polish, Croatian, Dalmatian, and Illyrian national costumes, in which the deputies may be seen strutting about.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

3 new books in translation blend liberation with darkness

Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR Many novels end in liberation of one sort or another.It is a reliable way to offer catharsis, to give readers the feeling of escape while writing a book that is not escapist as such.Blending liberation with darkness is, then, nothing new but three new novels in translation take the mix as far as it can go.
Stack Abuse
1 year ago
Python

Simple NLP in Python with TextBlob: Pluralization and Singularization

Introduction
In today's digital world, there is a vast amount of text data created and transferred in the form of news, tweets, and social media posts.Can you imagine the time and effort needed to process them manually?Fortunately, Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques help us manipulate, analyze, and interpret text data quickly and efficiently.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Have your conversations instantly translated in up to 50 languages for just $89.99

Never worry about language barriers again; just use the AI-powered Peiko Generation 2 Wireless Translator Earbuds that allow you to have smooth conversations in foreign languages.Expanding your business internationally can be a bit intimidating, not the least because of difficult language barriers.Learning new languages can take quite a while, but fortunately, you don't have to wait that long or work that hard.
Vercel
1 year ago
JavaScript

next-intl

1. Vercel's Next.js 13 now supports client-side translations, making it easier to create multilingual apps.
2. To use translations in client components, you will need to import the `useTranslation` hook.
3. You can use the `getInitialProps`
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Georgi Gospodinov and Angela Rodel win International Booker Prize for 'Time Shelter'

Translator Angela Rodel, left, and author Georgi Gospodinov have won the 2023 International Booker Prize for Time Shelter.They are pictured above in London on May 23, 2023.David Parry/The Booker Prizes This year's winner of the The International Booker Prize is a unique spin on time travel.The novel Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov, with a translation by Angela Rodel, imagines the 'first clinic of the past,' in which Alzheimer's patients can visit different time periods of their lives on different floors.
LogRocket Blog
1 year ago
JavaScript

Adding zoom, pan, and pinch to your React web apps - LogRocket Blog

When creating interactive and responsive user interfaces, including zoom, pan, and pinch features can be useful.For example, imagine an image gallery where users can zoom in on specific details of an image, or a map application that allows users to zoom out to see different regions.In this article, we'll explore a few libraries that you can use in your React applications to add zoom, pan, and pinch functionalities to HTML elements.
www.pressenterprise.com
1 year ago
Education

California mom objects to teen daughter reading sexually explicit Angels in America' at school

A Temecula mother has complained that her 15-year-old daughter was made to read a sexually explicit play in drama class and is calling for a policy to prevent such instances in the future.Tracy Nolasco said her daughter, a Temecula Valley High School sophomore, had to read Angels in America, a Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tony Kushner.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Girls

The Artists Depicting the Power and Strangeness of Breasts

Women's breasts have been a fixation of Western artists since Western art began.The prehistoric sculptor who carved a hunk of mammoth ivory into the Venus of Hohle Fels the earliest known depiction of a human being, unearthed in Germany in 2008 gave her proportions fit for the pages of Juggs magazine.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France news

France not getting the credit it should' for Ukraine support

DIPLOMACY French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 14, 2023.Christian Hartmann, Reuters There was an amicable mood between Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron as the two leaders met in Paris on Sunday a far cry from the diplomatic storm created by Macron's warning against humiliating Russia this time last year.
#mathematics
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's top AI model, PaLM 2, hopes to upstage GPT-4 in generative mastery

On Wednesday, Google introduced PaLM 2, a family of foundational language models comparable to OpenAI's GPT-4.At its Google I/O event in Mountain View, Google revealed that it is already using PaLM 2 to power 25 different products, including its Bard conversational AI assistant.As a family of large language models (LLMs), PaLM 2 has been trained on an enormous volume of data and does next-word prediction, which outputs the most likely text after a prompt input by humans.
The Verge
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Google announces PaLM 2 AI language model, already powering 25 Google services

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PaLM 2 is Google's latest and greatest AI language model.The company says it's already being deployed across its suite of software and is powering its experimental chatbot Bard.Google has announced PaLM 2: its latest AI language model and competitor to rival systems like OpenAI's GPT-4."PaLM 2 models are stronger in logic and reasoning, thanks to broad training in logic and reasoning," said Google CEO Sundar Pichai onstage at the company's I/O conference.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's top AI model, PaLM 2, hopes to upstage GPT-4 in generative mastery

On Wednesday, Google introduced PaLM 2, a family of foundational language models comparable to OpenAI's GPT-4.At its Google I/O event in Mountain View, Google revealed that it is already using PaLM 2 to power 25 different products, including its Bard conversational AI assistant.As a family of large language models (LLMs), PaLM 2 has been trained on an enormous volume of data and does next-word prediction, which outputs the most likely text after a prompt input by humans.
The Verge
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Google announces PaLM 2 AI language model, already powering 25 Google services

/
PaLM 2 is Google's latest and greatest AI language model.The company says it's already being deployed across its suite of software and is powering its experimental chatbot Bard.Google has announced PaLM 2: its latest AI language model and competitor to rival systems like OpenAI's GPT-4."PaLM 2 models are stronger in logic and reasoning, thanks to broad training in logic and reasoning," said Google CEO Sundar Pichai onstage at the company's I/O conference.
moremathematics
www.fastcompany.com
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's I/O announcements reveal a sprint to catch up with OpenAI/Microsoft in generative AI

Late last year, as OpenAI's ChatGPT was astonishing much of the public with its amazing conversational and improvisational skills, Google was reportedly in panic mode.The tech giant, which declared itself an AI company back in 2017, suddenly seemed to be ceding its AI leadership role to a much smaller upstart that had bet big on generative AI models.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Atletico Madrid "annoyed" with Joao Felix transfer situation at Chelsea

Atletico Madrid are reportedly annoyed with how Joao Felix's time at Chelsea has gone, with the Portugal international currently expected to return to the Spanish capital once his loan at Stamford Bridge comes to an end in the summer.Felix moved from Atletico to Chelsea in January, but his unconvincing form in his time in English football surely means the Blues won't be making his loan move permanent.
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