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Digital tools to save languages

The BBC has reported that digital tools, such as Facebook, YouTube, iPhone apps and even texting, may help to save endangered languages the world over, scientists believe.The article describes how "North American tribes use social media to re-en...

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Pashto Poet, Murad Shinwari, dies at 85

The Oman Tribune has paid its respects to the Pashto poet, Murad Shinwari, who has died at the age of 85.The paper reports "Acclaimed Pashto poet and writer Murad Shinwari died of multiple medical problems in his home in Khyber Agency late on Sa...

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Peak People - We're Famous!

"Peak People" is a term that has been coined in recent years. We knew it wouldn't be long before we received the global recognition we deserve.On closer inspection though, it seems that actually reporters coining this phrase are not referri...

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Welsh Language in Crisis

The BBC has reported that, according to Meirion Prys Jones, head of the Welsh Language Board, the Welsh language is still in crisis and would not survive without a cash injection and change in attitude in the Welsh government.So, with the Welsh ...

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Interpreter change causes chaos in court

With the government aiming to reduce spend and save £18m per year on court interpreting services, new arrangements have been put in place for the provision of interpreters. However, the BBC reports that these changes are proving costly and caus...

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How do you translate Diesel Fuel and No Smoking in Arabic?

So, have you seen the latest translation blunder that's appeared on Facebook?  If only they'd invested a little more time and money into the translation work and particularly the proofreading stage, this costly mistake could have been avert...

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Going Global - Healthcare for everyone

UK Trade and Investment recently reported on the success of a Canadian company they had assisted in setting up their European headquarters in London.  The company, PharmaTrust, provide remote pharmacy dispensing technology which allows people to...

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NHS spends millions on translation and interpreting

According to a BBC news article published today, the NHS in England spends £59,000 a day on translation and interpreting services.  The government reportedly stated that the NHS has a duty to ensure patients and doctors could communicate w...

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Wrexham pub's new start as Welsh centre Saith Seren

The BBC has recently reported that "a former Wrexham pub is opening its doors again in an attempt to get local Welsh speakers to have a drink and a chat using their own language." According to the article, "The Seven Stars on Ches...

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November 2011 Newsletter - Issue 2

What an exciting time we've had in recent months! Here we share the latest on technology and innovation for your business, as well as a few developments closer to home:Online language - how to make an impact Going for Gold - get the best value f...

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Poor language skills cost small businesses billions - so new service launched

Poor language skills cost small businesses billions, warns Forum of Private Business.The Forum of Private Business is responding to evidence showing that poor language skills are costing British businesses £21 billion per year by launching a ne...

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Peak supports a fun evening for charity

 Peak is proud to have sponsored the marketing for a fund-raising amateur production of the plays Last Tango in Little Grimley and Last Panto in Little Grimley.  The Kettleshulme performance was hilarious and much apprec...

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Peak helping Britain Get Trading

In our view, sitting back and watching mesmerised as the cuts bleed us to death is not the answer. Peak is committed to assisting companies to have the confidence to succeed in their international activities by enabling them to communicate effectivel...

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An Oak Tree for every New Client

During 2010 Peak Translations has maintained its pledge to plant one oak tree for every new client. This year these have been planted in a public space in South Manchester.Planting trees is a great way to offset carbon footprint and move towards beco...

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December 2010 Newsletter - Issue 1

In the new Peak Newsletter we'll be giving you up-to-date hints and tips -to make languages really work for you:24/7 Interpreting. Register today - freeNew website reveals insider informationCheck out our recession busting pricesWin a bottle of Champ...

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Lincoln Prison handbook's 'execution' translation error

The BBC reported:A translation error at a UK prison has labelled an exercise yard as an "execution yard" in an information booklet for Russian inmates.Prison inspectors pointed out the faux pas at Lincoln Prison during an inspection follow-...

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Do you enjoy eating cabbages?

We're not sure whether the teenager known online as binarypigeon does, but her mother tells us that when she wanted to test the limitations of online automatic translation systems, she typed the phrase "I enjoy eating cabbages" into one.She...

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PM presents top 10 tips to 4N group

On Friday 2 July, Helen, our Senior Project Manager, presented our top 10 tips to ensure you get great translations that really work for you to a 4networking group in Buxton. To find out more about the top 10 tips, click here....

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Is Google pulling the wool over our eyes, or can we really translate Sheep speak?

Google have unveiled their groundbreaking Translate for Animals application, which analyses animal speech and translates it into human vernacular, finally allowing us to understand our fellow creatures. See how it works in this promotional ...

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Peak igloo survives 4 weeks

 Any language in any weather The recent cold spell was an opportunity for Peak to check out language services at sub-zero temperatures - so we built an igloo. We checked the performance of the laptops in our igloo annex....

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Contracts with 4 Local Authorities

 From 1 January Peak is now under contract to provide translating/interpreting services to a total of 4 Local Authories in the North West and West Midlands.Providing language services to the public sector is a demanding task in which w...

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Peak Top Translation Company

 It has been confirmed by Google Earth and Ordnance Survey that Peak Translations is the Top Translation Company in the UK.Our clients are not surprised, but we must confess to being situated at just under 1,000 ft above sea level.But serio...

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Taking a chainsaw to litigation risks

Easy to understand instructions are vital, especially with dangerous equipment like chainsaws.  Martin Cutts of the Plain Language Commission, based 2 miles from Peak Translations, has been speaking at the Plain Language Association InterNa...

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"Ladies Only" language dies out

The last native speaker of Nushu, or women's script, a 400-year old language, has died at the age of 98. Nushu had been used for centuries in some remote areas of central and southern China and is believed to be the only language used exclu...

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