The Art of Exercise
We may say that a particularly talented soccer player is an “artist” with his ball handling or that an especially gifted ballerina’s performance is “athletic” but both statements are at odds with an almost instinctual idea that we all seem to have: that the physical world and the artistic world are distinct and separate. But […]
In The News: Zara to Open Online Store on Tmall and much more
This week in the news, tech giant Amazon plans to close one of its oldest facilities in Kansas, Spanish retailer Zara seeks to expand market share in China by opening an online store on Tmall, and Walmart recently unveiled its new pickup grocery service, which is aimed at bridging the digital and physical retail worlds.
Happy International Translation Day!
September 30th can only mean one thing…International Translation Day? Unless you’re an active member of the International Federation of Translators (FIT) or a particularly devout Catholic, you probably aren’t familiar with it. Initially established by FIT in 1953, International Translation Day coincides with the Feast Day of Saint Jerome. Jerome was a priest, confessor, theologian, […]
Xiaomi Launches Blood Pressure Monitor
This week’s news segment is all about technology. You’ll read about radio frequency identification (RFID)-equipped robot butlers that can be used to help people with disabilities and a new virtual technology device that can give movie goers a total immersion experience.