Language at Sochi ’14 Winter Olympics
The Role of Language at the Sochi Olympics Did you know that there are only three languages representing all voices at any Olympics? Two permanent official languages, English and French, and a third which is the language of the host country. But language at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics was somewhat ...
Are you Ready for CERAWeek 2014?
CERAWeek 2014 Language Connections will be providing interpreting services at the CERAWeek 2014 Executive Conference in Houston,Texas from March 3-7th. This annual event brings together energy experts, political leaders and top IHS analysts from around the world. Please keep in mind that not all of them speak English! Do you ...
BU Archaeologists Partner with Iraqi University
Language Connections Interprets for BU Archaeologists and Iraqi University In 2012, a team of archaeologists under the direction of professors at Boston University's Department of Archaeology set up a partnership with educators at Mosul University, Iraqi to develop an innovative program that would help revive higher education and manage cultural ...
International Business Forum
20th International Business Forum and Networking Evening Sponsored by Bingham McCutchen LLP President of Language Connections. Leo Galperin, will attend a special event tomorrow, the 20th International Business Forum and Networking Evening to be held at Bingham McCutchen LLP. The event will feature the following talks on the current international business environment: "The ...
Sign Language Around the World*
A Signed Language? by Earl Duncan III In our world, we have various mediums of communication with language being at the forefront of how we interact daily. Many of us rely on speech with changes in tone and influx to convey our moods, thoughts, and emotions. For some, access to ...
New Unitary Patent in the European Union
EU Unitary Patent System The European Union (EU) has agreed on a new patent system which will allow the European Patent Office (EPO) to grant single unitary patents. EU member states, with the exception of a few including Italy and Spain, will adopt the new system effective January 1, 2014 ...
Biotech Patents in the European Union
Biotech Patents in the EU In December of last year, the European Commission (EC) appointed a team of experts to examine the development and implications of patent law in the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Made up of fifteen individuals with expertise in the areas of intellectual property law, ...
EU Medical Device Regulations
Medical Device Regulations in the EU A major issue impacting the EU medical device sector was the vote by the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in favor of a new stricter regulatory framework. In September 2012, the European Commission adopted a proposal for the regulation of ...
Colombian Scientists Meet in Boston
Did you know that Manuel Patarroyo, a Colombian biochemist, developed the world's first safe and effective malaria vaccine? Meeting of Colombian Scientists in the Diaspora Today, December 5th, Language Connections is providing interpreting services in Boston for a meeting of Colombian scientists. This event was initiated by national organizations such as ...
International Harvest Festivals Around the World
Thanksgiving is basically a Harvest festival in United States. Language Connections shares 5 other International Harvest Festivals. International Harvest Festivals | CH'USOK - Korea The Harvest Moon Festival, Ch'usok, is one of Korea's most popular holidays. Held in September or October, it is a celebration of the fall harvest and a time to ...