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Translation Journal Update | February 16, 2015

Translation Journal Update February 9 2015

As we mentioned last week, the January edition of the Translation Journal is hot off the presses (well, okay, it’s a digital copy, so no presses were actually involved) and available for your reading enjoyment. We think you will be pleased with the variety of content available in its digital pages! Click here for the full version.

Translation Journal Update | January 30, 2015

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I hope you are all experiencing awesomeness so far in 2015!

I’m back in the office again and thrilled to resume our weekly emails that will keep you apprised of updates to the Translation Journal website and supply you with information from across the Internet useful to translators and interpreters.

Would You Eat This? Euphemisms in Business and Politics

Translation Journal Euphemisms in Business and Politics

“Euphemism” can be defined as “a mild, indirect, or vague term for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/euphemism). However, in business, politics, and some other areas, euphemisms are used to mask the real meaning of a word in order to sell a product, regardless of whether the product is a cereal or a political system.