Articles related to "Globalization"
An International Cast of Characters
One of the fundamental challenges to software localization and Web site globalization is the chaotic character of character encoding. Character set standards, from ASCII to Unicode, attempt to methodize the madness, calm the chaos, and make the world safe for multilingual computing.
• localization • globalization • internationalization • translation • unicode
One of the fundamental challenges to software localization and Web site globalization is the chaotic character of character encoding. Character set standards, from ASCII to Unicode, attempt to methodize the madness, calm the chaos, and make the world safe for multilingual computing.
• localization • globalization • internationalization • translation • unicode
Buzzword :: Globalization
The path to globilization has been realized by the invention of the Internet. It's on the lips of every CEO. So why haven't we gotten there yet?
• internet • www • globilization • language • barriers
The path to globilization has been realized by the invention of the Internet. It's on the lips of every CEO. So why haven't we gotten there yet?
• internet • www • globilization • language • barriers
Crisis of Globalization
Humanity's growing egoism is coming into conflict with the interconnectedness of nature, resulting in the global crises we are struggling to solve today.
• political crisis • social crisis • environmental crisis • perfect storm • impact of globalization
Humanity's growing egoism is coming into conflict with the interconnectedness of nature, resulting in the global crises we are struggling to solve today.
• political crisis • social crisis • environmental crisis • perfect storm • impact of globalization
Deconstructing anti-globalization
Understanding what globalization is and why it works permits us to deconstruct anti-globalization rhetoric.
• globalization • trade • free trade • poverty • poor
Understanding what globalization is and why it works permits us to deconstruct anti-globalization rhetoric.
• globalization • trade • free trade • poverty • poor
Globalization and respect of human rights!
It seems that reaching a worldwide consensus on basic rights of all people and establishing a set of norms and principles that concern the relationship between states and their citizens have become more likely since the end of the Cold War.
• human rights • development • globalization • terrorism • treaties
It seems that reaching a worldwide consensus on basic rights of all people and establishing a set of norms and principles that concern the relationship between states and their citizens have become more likely since the end of the Cold War.
• human rights • development • globalization • terrorism • treaties
Globalization is Worker Abuse
Do emerging markets and developing nations find economic strength at the expense of the developed nations? Here are diverging views on labor and globalization.
• globalization and labor • emerging markers verses developed nations • national corporate responsibility • productivity • diversity during globalization
Do emerging markets and developing nations find economic strength at the expense of the developed nations? Here are diverging views on labor and globalization.
• globalization and labor • emerging markers verses developed nations • national corporate responsibility • productivity • diversity during globalization
Globalization: The Debate
A recent economic slow-down in the U.S. and the failure of the dot-coms may have taken the wind out of the globalization sails. It is highly unlikely, however, that such superficial setbacks will reverse the trend. Globalization, and the debate, undoubtedly will continue for a long time to come.
• globalization • localization • internationalization • translation • world trade organization
A recent economic slow-down in the U.S. and the failure of the dot-coms may have taken the wind out of the globalization sails. It is highly unlikely, however, that such superficial setbacks will reverse the trend. Globalization, and the debate, undoubtedly will continue for a long time to come.
• globalization • localization • internationalization • translation • world trade organization
History of Labor’s Globalization
Western countries have shifted from industrialized countries, to service societies that are now called developed nations. The alteration has greatly changed labor too.
• industrialized countries versus developed nation • globalization of labor • outsourcing • service society and unskilled workers • marshall plan
Western countries have shifted from industrialized countries, to service societies that are now called developed nations. The alteration has greatly changed labor too.
• industrialized countries versus developed nation • globalization of labor • outsourcing • service society and unskilled workers • marshall plan
MNCs and Globalization
Globalization has made a tremendous impact throughout the world in past few years. There are various reasons involved in this progression.
• globalization • mncs • fdi • international business • global transactions
Globalization has made a tremendous impact throughout the world in past few years. There are various reasons involved in this progression.
• globalization • mncs • fdi • international business • global transactions
MORTARLESS BRICKS: THE WAVERING WALLS OF GLOBALIZATION
Time to think about the world as it is and as it could be.
• globalization • democracy • politics • culture.
Time to think about the world as it is and as it could be.
• globalization • democracy • politics • culture.
New Age Globalization
Can the models of MySpace and Facebook serve to bring global citizens from nations together. Proposes educators use new forms of pen pals to make individual connections.
• globalization • social • networks • education • teachers
Can the models of MySpace and Facebook serve to bring global citizens from nations together. Proposes educators use new forms of pen pals to make individual connections.
• globalization • social • networks • education • teachers
Quebec: Another Victory for Globalization
I was in Seattle 18 months ago on an assignment for my College newspaper to cover the World Trade Organization protests. This coming out party for the anti-globalization movements saw protestors outline a series of problems that they had with agreements like the WTO or NAFTA. Globalization may have lost the ‘Battle in Seattle’ but it is certainly winning the war.
• ftaa • quebec • summit of the americas • globalization • protestors
I was in Seattle 18 months ago on an assignment for my College newspaper to cover the World Trade Organization protests. This coming out party for the anti-globalization movements saw protestors outline a series of problems that they had with agreements like the WTO or NAFTA. Globalization may have lost the ‘Battle in Seattle’ but it is certainly winning the war.
• ftaa • quebec • summit of the americas • globalization • protestors
Silk Farmers Survive Globalization
A network of Thai silk producers is fighting back against the cheap imports that threaten to destroy their traditional livelihoods.
• surviving globalization • adapting to the modern world • silk producers • traditional livelihoods • traditional village handicraft
A network of Thai silk producers is fighting back against the cheap imports that threaten to destroy their traditional livelihoods.
• surviving globalization • adapting to the modern world • silk producers • traditional livelihoods • traditional village handicraft
Style Globalization and Colors
M-Color Tip: cheap colored elevations and more ACAD & Menu file tips.
• autocad • drafting • drawing • drafter • architect
M-Color Tip: cheap colored elevations and more ACAD & Menu file tips.
• autocad • drafting • drawing • drafter • architect
The Globalization of the Economy and the Church
The articles treats on the issue og the Multilateral Agreement on Investment and the Christian point of view on it.
• mai • church • society • politics • economy
The articles treats on the issue og the Multilateral Agreement on Investment and the Christian point of view on it.
• mai • church • society • politics • economy
The NBA, Fans and Globalization
The NBA is trying to expand its market through stars like Yao Ming, Emmanuel Ginobili and Tony Parker, but the commissioner has to regain the U.S. fanbase first
• yao ming • yi jianling • nba • tony parker • celtics
The NBA is trying to expand its market through stars like Yao Ming, Emmanuel Ginobili and Tony Parker, but the commissioner has to regain the U.S. fanbase first
• yao ming • yi jianling • nba • tony parker • celtics
Blue's Clues Meets Hello Kitty
The meeting of the Amerian dog and the Japanese kitty in the joint venture opens up new meanings in the cliquish, handy metaphor of cultural synthesis and harmony.
• barbie • globalization • blue's clues • east meets west • japan
The meeting of the Amerian dog and the Japanese kitty in the joint venture opens up new meanings in the cliquish, handy metaphor of cultural synthesis and harmony.
• barbie • globalization • blue's clues • east meets west • japan
Ignoring Hello Kitty
This essay explores globalization and resistance in Austria by using the Japanese cartoon character, Hello Kitty, as a case study.
• globalization • americanization • japanization • hybridization • resistance
This essay explores globalization and resistance in Austria by using the Japanese cartoon character, Hello Kitty, as a case study.
• globalization • americanization • japanization • hybridization • resistance
Oil Shocks of the 1970s
The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.
• oil shocks • american empire • american decline • american century • rust belt
The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.
• oil shocks • american empire • american decline • american century • rust belt
A New eMagazine with a Client Side Perspective
"There are many periodicals in many formats out there for the general localization population. These have a broad range of topics and appeal to a broad audience. [ClientSide] will be dedicated to the interest of the professionals purchasing and managing localization on the client side of the industry."--Shaun P. Daggett
• localization • translation • globalization • internationalization • consulting
"There are many periodicals in many formats out there for the general localization population. These have a broad range of topics and appeal to a broad audience. [ClientSide] will be dedicated to the interest of the professionals purchasing and managing localization on the client side of the industry."--Shaun P. Daggett
• localization • translation • globalization • internationalization • consulting
All eyes on you or US?
A review of the new report by the Worldwatch Institute on "The State of the World 2004". Steps to step out of the thoughtlessness of mainstream "more-is-better" thinking
• environment • global • consumer • globalization • development
A review of the new report by the Worldwatch Institute on "The State of the World 2004". Steps to step out of the thoughtlessness of mainstream "more-is-better" thinking
• environment • global • consumer • globalization • development
Beyond Language, Beyond Borders: Localization
Localization: Introduction to a vibrant, dynamic new industry.
• localization • globalization • translation • desktop publishing • graphic design
Localization: Introduction to a vibrant, dynamic new industry.
• localization • globalization • translation • desktop publishing • graphic design
Culture no more? Newtopia takes a deeper look
A review of "The Culture Wars" issue of the onine magazine "Newtopia"
• culture • democracy • music • literature • globalization
A review of "The Culture Wars" issue of the onine magazine "Newtopia"
• culture • democracy • music • literature • globalization
Food Travels
"What does the North American Free Trade Agreement have to do with what we eat?"
• recipes • food • tomato • nafta • globalization
"What does the North American Free Trade Agreement have to do with what we eat?"
• recipes • food • tomato • nafta • globalization
Getting a Handle on Content Management
There are almost as many types of Web sites as there are web masters. Web site globalization only complicates the task of content management further. The dynamism of the medium makes effective globalization a constant challenge.
• localization • globalization • internationalization • translation • content management
There are almost as many types of Web sites as there are web masters. Web site globalization only complicates the task of content management further. The dynamism of the medium makes effective globalization a constant challenge.
• localization • globalization • internationalization • translation • content management
Getting Involved: My first protest
In September, I joined my first anti-globalization protest during my semester in Spain. It really intiated my political thoughts.
• spain • globalization • imf • world bank • third world
In September, I joined my first anti-globalization protest during my semester in Spain. It really intiated my political thoughts.
• spain • globalization • imf • world bank • third world
Localization Lingo 101
Every industry develops its own jargon. To understand the industry, you must speak, or at least understand, its language. For example, what does DBE mean in the context of localization. Hint: it does not mean "Digital-Based Exciter".
• localization • glossaries • translation • new technology • globalization
Every industry develops its own jargon. To understand the industry, you must speak, or at least understand, its language. For example, what does DBE mean in the context of localization. Hint: it does not mean "Digital-Based Exciter".
• localization • glossaries • translation • new technology • globalization
Media Education and New Technologies - II
This is the continuation of my article on New Technologies and media education.
• media education • internet • information technology • democratization • marginalisation
This is the continuation of my article on New Technologies and media education.
• media education • internet • information technology • democratization • marginalisation
Media Education and New Technologies - IV
This is the last article of the series Media education and New Technologies.
• media education • internet • information technology • democratization • marginalisation
This is the last article of the series Media education and New Technologies.
• media education • internet • information technology • democratization • marginalisation
On your marks, set, 2005 go !!
A look at the politcal potential of the Year of the Rooster!
• democaracy • welfare • warfare • globalization • empire
A look at the politcal potential of the Year of the Rooster!
• democaracy • welfare • warfare • globalization • empire
PAL: A Nascent Organization for Localization Professionals
A new organization—PAL (Professional Association for Localization)—will "serve and represent those who prepare software and documentation for the world." The organization's focus will be "its member translators, localizers, internationalizers, and globalizers." PAL is an ambitious and much-needed endeavor, an idea whose time has come.
• localization • internationalization • globalization • translation • cross-cultural communications
A new organization—PAL (Professional Association for Localization)—will "serve and represent those who prepare software and documentation for the world." The organization's focus will be "its member translators, localizers, internationalizers, and globalizers." PAL is an ambitious and much-needed endeavor, an idea whose time has come.
• localization • internationalization • globalization • translation • cross-cultural communications
Put Africa into a court-room !
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
• africa • un • globalization • aid • development
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
• africa • un • globalization • aid • development
Report card time for Canada
The 2003 UNDP report on Human Development provides indications of Canada losing ground globally. A political wake-up call.
• united nations • canada • development • progress • globalization
The 2003 UNDP report on Human Development provides indications of Canada losing ground globally. A political wake-up call.
• united nations • canada • development • progress • globalization
The Ever Lamenting Global Left Wing
An account of one of the globalization conferences and its critics.
• world economic forum 2001 • globalization • wto • imf
An account of one of the globalization conferences and its critics.
• world economic forum 2001 • globalization • wto • imf
The Global View
Is the Internet truly a Global forum?
• internet • global • globalization • england • europe
Is the Internet truly a Global forum?
• internet • global • globalization • england • europe
The NAFTA Food Chain
Do you know where your tomatoes come from?
• nafta • food chain • tomatoes • globalization
Do you know where your tomatoes come from?
• nafta • food chain • tomatoes • globalization
Time to take civil society to the next level
A critical review of M.Edwards book on Civil Society
• civil society • democracy • globalization • freedom • global commons
A critical review of M.Edwards book on Civil Society
• civil society • democracy • globalization • freedom • global commons
What's at Stake in the New World Order: Part II
This is part two of a two part article looking at America's position in international relations. It raised the question of what is at stake in this ‘New World Order’?
• new world order • globalization • u.n. • christopher hitchens • human rights
This is part two of a two part article looking at America's position in international relations. It raised the question of what is at stake in this ‘New World Order’?
• new world order • globalization • u.n. • christopher hitchens • human rights
Writing for Translation
Clarity and precision are essential to effective writing no matter what the genre. Writing for translation requires both and more.
• localization • globalization • internationalization • translation • writing
Clarity and precision are essential to effective writing no matter what the genre. Writing for translation requires both and more.
• localization • globalization • internationalization • translation • writing
Child Labor and the Global Economy
What is the true influence of child labor on the globalized work force? Do children sway the value of work on a planetary scale?
• child labor and globalization • why do companies allow children to work • reasons for children to work • second oldest profession • work versus play
What is the true influence of child labor on the globalized work force? Do children sway the value of work on a planetary scale?
• child labor and globalization • why do companies allow children to work • reasons for children to work • second oldest profession • work versus play
Africa in an Economic Nutshell
An opinion on the current state of South Africa and what it can show the rest of the continent.
• south africa's economy • the world and africa • violent crime • democratic transition • stable growth
An opinion on the current state of South Africa and what it can show the rest of the continent.
• south africa's economy • the world and africa • violent crime • democratic transition • stable growth
Child Prostitution in New York City
Children are being employed in the sex trade in New York and other major cities around the world. Child prostitution has been a global issue for years in New York.
• child prostitution • ecpat-usa • prostitution in new york • sexually exploited children • globalization and child protitution
Children are being employed in the sex trade in New York and other major cities around the world. Child prostitution has been a global issue for years in New York.
• child prostitution • ecpat-usa • prostitution in new york • sexually exploited children • globalization and child protitution
Earth Democracy
Earth Democracy is a book and a global movement. Shiva outlines the fundamental concepts: chiefly that all markets must respect the environment that sustains them.
• earth democracy • vandana shiva • water issues • democracy • property rights
Earth Democracy is a book and a global movement. Shiva outlines the fundamental concepts: chiefly that all markets must respect the environment that sustains them.
• earth democracy • vandana shiva • water issues • democracy • property rights
InSPECT Takes SWOT and PEST to the Next Level
Traditional business analysis frameworks such as SWOT and PEST are used to understand business challenges. InSPECT is proposed as a tool for the new business world.
• business planning • strategic planning • business analysis • pest alternative • swot
Traditional business analysis frameworks such as SWOT and PEST are used to understand business challenges. InSPECT is proposed as a tool for the new business world.
• business planning • strategic planning • business analysis • pest alternative • swot
Josh Hamilton Stars in Outsourced
Set in Mumbai, India, an American Travels to Train His Successor and Employees in a Call Center. This Film is a Cross Cultural Comedy Drama. Co-Stars Ayesha Dharkar.
• josh hamilton • asif basra • ayesha dharkar • outsourced • john jeffcoat
Set in Mumbai, India, an American Travels to Train His Successor and Employees in a Call Center. This Film is a Cross Cultural Comedy Drama. Co-Stars Ayesha Dharkar.
• josh hamilton • asif basra • ayesha dharkar • outsourced • john jeffcoat
The Emerging Markets Century
Antoine van Agtmael's book of this title describes how emerging markets will rival older market leaders in the coming decades.
• emerging markets century • antoine van agtmael • global corporations • regional businesses • asia commerce
Antoine van Agtmael's book of this title describes how emerging markets will rival older market leaders in the coming decades.
• emerging markets century • antoine van agtmael • global corporations • regional businesses • asia commerce
The Future of Capitalism
The increasing privatisation of public and political interest necessitates a change in politico-economic ideology.
• future of capitalism • power of money • business in politics • political corporation • business accountability
The increasing privatisation of public and political interest necessitates a change in politico-economic ideology.
• future of capitalism • power of money • business in politics • political corporation • business accountability
Transcontinental RR and Suez Canal
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
• transcontinental • railroad • suez • canal • internal improvements
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
• transcontinental • railroad • suez • canal • internal improvements
Media Education & New Technologies - I
In this series of articles I wish to discuss the role of media education in the era of new media technologies like information technologies and FM/XM radio technologies etc., It would be interesting to go through the whole series and then react, opine or congratulate.
• media education • internet • information technology • democratization • marginalisation
In this series of articles I wish to discuss the role of media education in the era of new media technologies like information technologies and FM/XM radio technologies etc., It would be interesting to go through the whole series and then react, opine or congratulate.
• media education • internet • information technology • democratization • marginalisation