Features articles of interest on language translation and localization, culture, language technology and other related topics. The goal of the Global Advisor Newsletter is to inform and entertain.  

Current Edition - Thirty-Ninth Edition - The 2004 Olympic Games and The Greek Language
 

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Linguistics - Topics include languages and writing systems, word origin, endangered languages, etc.

Translation -  Topics include tips to enhance quality and reduce the cost of translation, translation terminology, translation memory tools, writing and designing for translation, etc.

Internet - Topics include Tips for improving the process and reducing the cost of website localization, multilingual search engines, using translation tools for websites, establishing a multilingual presence on the Web, etc.

General Information - Topics include the U.S. medical device regulatory system, bringing medical devices to market, the In-Vitro Diagnostics Directive (IVDD), etc.