Parties with number of votes and percentage of the total votes for seats, according to percentage of votes obtaining the bonus is divided within parties.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Sri Lanka 2015 parliamentary elections
Parties with number of votes and percentage of the total votes for seats, according to percentage of votes obtaining the bonus is divided within parties.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
A new concept - "SELFAA" - M.Ajithkumar
"SELFAA" M.Ajithkumar
Drawing is the art of representing objects or forms on a surface chiefly by means of lines. Drawing is a art of human consist a number of variety. Some are relating with inborn talent but if you want to draw a art or picture it would be depend on your skill. There are number of methods and techniques give you a clear cut to learn how to make good drawing.
Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint), and electronic drawing. An artist who practices or works in technical drawing may be called a drafter or draftsmanor draughtsman.
anbuajithkumar2004@yahoo.com/ anbuajithkumar2004@gmail.com
Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint), and electronic drawing. An artist who practices or works in technical drawing may be called a drafter or draftsmanor draughtsman.
But here is, i am going to show you mine own concept call "SELFAA" which means you can draw a picture without learning methods, techniques, rules, systems, scales, ways and theories.
So far I have drawn many pictures "SELFAA" and would like to have a recognition after receiving reputation from my friends, followers, loved ones and fans world wide.
How it helps you?
You can become a artist within short period. Just take piece of white sheet and a pencil, draw some lines make the dark. draw some circles, boxes, stars then connect them with main picture. Always draw lines what else thinking in your mind. At the beginning you cant see a picture even you cant judge what it looks like. But at the end you can get a drawing "SELFAA". I know may be the real artists are not welcome my new concept. I respect you. My intention is every one can be a artist.
MIND RELAXATION
Once you finish a drawing you can get a big smile and stress free mind. your breath become soft. your mind can fly on air.This is a good way to build up your self confidence. After you receiving likes and comments from your friends the happy will be doubled once you upload on your profiles, timelines or home pages.
"SELFAA" a new concept -M. AJITHKUMAR
Here are some my own drawings "SELFAA" this picture already published on my own FB account:
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Leave your comments and suggestion here and contact me by email
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Thursday, July 30, 2015
APJ Abdul Kalam has died, aged 83 - Former Indian president
Kalam, known as the father of the country’s military missile program, died on Monday after collapsing while delivering a lecture
Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam has died at a hospital after collapsing while delivering a lecture in northeastern India. Photograph: Bullit Marquez/AP
Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the father of the country’s military missile program, died on Monday after collapsing while delivering a lecture, a top state official said. He was 83.
The president from 2002 until 2007, he was a scientist and science administrator for four decades before that, mainly at the state-run Defense Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Space Research Organisation. He played a key organisational and technical role in India’s nuclear program.
He also served as a scientific adviser to the prime minister.
Kalam fell sick on Monday while addressing the students of the Indian Institute of Management in the Meghalaya state capital, Shillong, said PB Warjri, chief secretary of the state. He was rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead after doctors could not revive him, Warjri said.
The federal government would declare national mourning for seven days for him, said federal home secretary LC Goyal.
Kalam’s body will be flown to New Delhi on Tuesday for burial.
India’s president Pranab Mukherjee said “Kalam would be long remembered for his passion for science and innovation and his contribution as an eminent scientist, administrator, educationist and writer.”
The prime minister, Narendra Modi, said “his death is a great loss to the scientific community. He took India to great heights. He showed the way.”
“He was an inspiration to an entire generation,” home minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Sonia Gandhi, the president of the opposition Congress party, described Kalam as “one of the greatest scientific minds, a scholar statesman and a true patriot who inspired millions of young and old alike by his works and deeds”.
After his presidential term ended, Kalam traveled to remote schools and colleges, speaking to students and inspiring them to follow their dreams.
Even after he left office, he received hundreds of emails each day from high-school students and other young people seeking his advice. He would reply to most of the children who wrote to him.
Kalam received several prestigious awards, including Bharat Ratna, India’s top civil honor conferred by the government.
He played a crucial role when India tested its nuclear weapons in 1998.
He also authored several books, notably Wings of Fire, India 2020 and Ignited Minds.
Kalam had a humble beginning. His father owned boats which he rented out to local fishermen. Kalam used to describe himself as “Made in India,” as he never trained abroad.
Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam has died at a hospital after collapsing while delivering a lecture in northeastern India. Photograph: Bullit Marquez/APFormer Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the father of the country’s military missile program, died on Monday after collapsing while delivering a lecture, a top state official said. He was 83.
The president from 2002 until 2007, he was a scientist and science administrator for four decades before that, mainly at the state-run Defense Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Space Research Organisation. He played a key organisational and technical role in India’s nuclear program.
He also served as a scientific adviser to the prime minister.
Kalam fell sick on Monday while addressing the students of the Indian Institute of Management in the Meghalaya state capital, Shillong, said PB Warjri, chief secretary of the state. He was rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead after doctors could not revive him, Warjri said.
The federal government would declare national mourning for seven days for him, said federal home secretary LC Goyal.
Kalam’s body will be flown to New Delhi on Tuesday for burial.
India’s president Pranab Mukherjee said “Kalam would be long remembered for his passion for science and innovation and his contribution as an eminent scientist, administrator, educationist and writer.”
The prime minister, Narendra Modi, said “his death is a great loss to the scientific community. He took India to great heights. He showed the way.”
“He was an inspiration to an entire generation,” home minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Sonia Gandhi, the president of the opposition Congress party, described Kalam as “one of the greatest scientific minds, a scholar statesman and a true patriot who inspired millions of young and old alike by his works and deeds”.
After his presidential term ended, Kalam traveled to remote schools and colleges, speaking to students and inspiring them to follow their dreams.
Even after he left office, he received hundreds of emails each day from high-school students and other young people seeking his advice. He would reply to most of the children who wrote to him.
Kalam received several prestigious awards, including Bharat Ratna, India’s top civil honor conferred by the government.
He played a crucial role when India tested its nuclear weapons in 1998.
He also authored several books, notably Wings of Fire, India 2020 and Ignited Minds.
Kalam had a humble beginning. His father owned boats which he rented out to local fishermen. Kalam used to describe himself as “Made in India,” as he never trained abroad.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Australia’s resettlement policy: is this model to EUROPE?
Australia’s policy on resettlement has come under international scrutiny in recent months. The message is clear. Any asylum seeker who arrives is imprisoned in offshore detention centres. Under the new policy, refugees are resettled in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. The Australian government has adopted hardline measures as a means of deterring asylum seekers from entering its shores. The government has called them “illegal maritime arrivals”. The government has also implemented a policy of tow-backs, or turning boats back.
The ‘boat people’ are mainly from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Iran who are escaping the misery and chaos in their home countries. Hundreds have perished at sea in making their way to Christmas Island in Australia. Despite the dangerous sea voyages, the influx of boats rose sharply to18, 000 in 2012 and 2013.
According to the UNHCR Asylum Trends 2013 report, Australia is the eight largest recipient of asylum seekers among first world countries. The government says that it has a moral duty to stop the boats since many have been hijacked by traffickers and criminal gangs.
While Australia has painted a rosy picture of its asylum policy, the real situation differs starkly. There are an estimated 677 asylum seekers held in one detention facility on Nauru. Human rights groups have voiced concerns on the unsanitary and unsafe conditions that is causing physical and mental health deterioration. The detention facilities in Manus Island, Papua New Guinea are far worse. Some have dubbed the facility as Australia’s Guantanamo Bay. Over a thousand asylum seekers are locked up on Manus Island, some stuck for two years. One man was beaten to death by prison guards and local residents during a riot.
Another country that has joined the asylum policy bandwagon is Cambodia. Cambodia has recently agreed to take in rejected refugees in return for A$40m in aid. Till date, four asylum seekers, three Iranians and one Rohingya, are the only ones who have agreed to resettle in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has provided support services such as language training, education, health and employment services to them. In return, the Australian government is providing monetary support to the IOM.
Australia has painted another unrealistic picture of the living conditions in Cambodia. Cambodia has been criticised for its own poor record on human rights, especially helping asylum seekers. Phil Robertson from Human Rights Watch was quoted in an online article, “Cambodia clearly has no will or capacity to integrate refugees permanently into Cambodian society.”
“These four refugees are essentially human guinea pigs in an Australian experiment that ignores the fact that Cambodia has not integrated other refugees and has already sent Montagnards and Uighur asylum seekers back into harm’s way in Vietnam and China,” he further added. Many Cambodians have opposed the new plans to resettle asylum seekers, stating that Cambodia has its own challenges in providing basic services to its citizens.
Many are speaking out against the controversial policy, condemning it as racially charged. Some think that Australia is damaging its own reputation. Australia has also been accused of abdicating international responsibility since it is a signatory to the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention.
It is unlikely that the criticisms will stop Australia from pursuing its policy. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that he is “absolutely and constantly” focused on preventing the boats from entering Australia. He has urged his European counterparts to follow Australia’s footsteps in tackling the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
The quest to find Sri Lanka’s best surfers - RED BULL RIDE MY WAVE 2015
This summer, Red Bull Ride My Wave returns to the sunny shores of Sri Lanka’s surf capital – Arugam Bay. Unlike last year, surfers from all over the world will now compete against each other to own the title of the island’s best surfer, with prizes of US$1,000 for first place, US$750 for second and US$500 for third. Over three days of breathtaking excitement, Sri Lanka’s eastern coastline will put surfers to the ultimate test in an action-packed competition officiated by the Association of Surfing Professionals.
For a chance to be part of the fantastic 2015 Ride My Wave event, register using the form further down this page by July 19, 2015.
Kai Linder is the event’s Contest Director and MC. He has worked for many years running surf events such as his very successful Rolling Retro event in Cape Town, South Africa, and commentated on World Tour events such as Jbay and Ballito.
“I am very excited to be part of Red Bull Ride My Wave, in Sri Lanka, for the first time. The growth of surfing worldwide right now is incredible and supporting emerging surf cultures is very important to us. That is why we will not only be coming over from South Africa to help run and judge the event, but we will also be holding a half-day judging course for the local surfers to improve their knowledge of the worldwide systems in place for running successful surf events. Leading this course will be top South African judge Grant Beck, assisted by fellow surfer Mandla Ndlovu. All three of us cannot wait to experience Sri Lanka, especially the long tapered walls of Arugam Bay.
“The contest will be run over three days, which gives us time to play around bad tides or iffy winds. We will look to run heats in the best conditions possible to give all the surfers their best shot at making it through to the finals. With this in mind there will also be a Losers' Round after Round 1 to give all surfers another chance at making it to the end. We want a competitive world-class surf contest, but we also want the guys to have fun, because that is why we surf!”
About Arugambay
This year, Red Bull Ride My Wave returns to one of the world's best surfing spots on Sri Lanka's eastern coastline – Arugam Bay. From Whisky Point to Okanda Bay, the famed swells and breaks of these waters enchant surfers from all corners of the globe who fly down to light up the waves of this surfing paradise. This crescent-shaped stretch of white sand casts a spell upon all those who step on it. Be it the beach vibes of its rustic cabanas, the welcoming smiles of its loving people or the unforgettable experiences that keep you coming back for more, Arugam Bay offers the perfect mix of adrenaline and tranquillity with waves that glisten in the island sun and a coastline that shimmers under a starlit sky.
Schedule
July 23
16 Heats – 5h 20m of surfing
Round 1 (50 surfers)
10 x 5-man heats @ 20m, top 2 go through, bottom 3 to repo round.
Repo Round (30 surfers)
6 x 5-man heats @ 20m, top 2 go through.
July 24
9 Heats – 3h 55m of surfing
Round 2 (32 Surfers)
8 x 4-man heats @ 25m, top 2 go through.
Expression Session (10 surfers)
35m heat (best air, turn and tube)
July 25
7 Heats – 3h of surfing
Quarter-finals (16 Surfers)
4 x 4-man heats @ 25m, top 2 go through.
Semi-finals (8 Surfers)
2 x 4-man heats @25 Min, top 2 go through.
Final (4 Surfers)
1 x 4-man heat @ 30m.
Need guide service please contact : +94 714177522
or anbuajithkumar2004@yahoo.com
http://www.redbull.com/en/surfing/stories/1331668401741/surfing-photos-from-red-bull-ride-my-wave-in-sri-lanka
8 x 4-man heats @ 25m, top 2 go through.
Expression Session (10 surfers)
35m heat (best air, turn and tube)
July 25
7 Heats – 3h of surfing
Quarter-finals (16 Surfers)
4 x 4-man heats @ 25m, top 2 go through.
Semi-finals (8 Surfers)
2 x 4-man heats @25 Min, top 2 go through.
Final (4 Surfers)
1 x 4-man heat @ 30m.
Need guide service please contact : +94 714177522
or anbuajithkumar2004@yahoo.com
http://www.redbull.com/en/surfing/stories/1331668401741/surfing-photos-from-red-bull-ride-my-wave-in-sri-lanka
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Story of Sri Lankan software developer- Madura Kulathunga
Thanks for: Sri Lanka Guardian
Madura Kulatunga is a Sri Lankan software developer and web developer with many talents. He originally established his reputation as the developer of Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary which has become the most popular electronic dictionary in Sri Lanka.
Madura Kulatunga was born in Matara on the 23rd of March 1980 to Sinhalese Buddhist parents. And currently resides in Piliyandala. He studied at Royal College, Colombo 7 and successfully completed Master of Science in Information Technology degree at Sikkim Manipal University. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.
During his early age he found it difficult to speak, read and write in English. This is a common problem for people who are struggling to learn a second language. To eliminate this common problem others usually refer conventional printed English-Sinhala dictionaries. But Madura Kulatunga understood this was a time consuming and difficult process which need to find better solution.
Finally he developed Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary and it was freely available to the general public from November 23, 2002. Further he launched this to the internet as the first online dictionary in Sri Lanka. Madura’s contribution to the society has become an inevitable tool for students and professionals in their academic and day to day work.
During his time not many Sri Lankans ware developing software like this due to the less facilities available in Sri Lanka related to the IT filed. Many IT companies who aware of the marketing value of the Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary urged Madura to sell his product to them. But Madura rejected these offers and retained his ownership with him.
Professor Gihan Dias who identified the ultimate passion and creativity of Madura Kulatunga, invited Madura to represent “Symposium on Localised Systems and Applications” which held at the University of Moratuwa. Madura presented special features, technology and further improvements related to his dictionary at the symposium. The presentation that Madura had done was admired by the participants. Professor J. B. Disanayaka and scholars from universities graced this occasion. The symposium was held on the 2nd September 2009.
He eventually set foot on his journey to improve his dictionary which is now available as computer software, online website and android app. The solution which Madura sought for his difficulties with English language has now become a useful solution for millions of Sri Lankan people who has the same difficulty.
Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary contains over 230,000 definitions and glossaries of technical terms. This facilitates use as thesaurus. Translate from English to Sinhala and vice versa. Can use wildcards to increase the flexibility of search. These services are available free of charge onwww.maduraonline.com
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Thinking of a Girl
Can you recall that instance
when you noticed a cute hunk
looking your way as if he
thought you were the most
beautiful girl in the world?
That feeling boosts your
confidence and makes you
feel you're the prettiest
chick in Town. Unfortunately,
you find out he already
HAS a girlfriend.
Friday, July 10, 2015
Rs 220 billion plan to link Rameswaram to Sri Lanka
The Indian government is working towards a Rs 220 billion (Indian rupees) project to provide connectivity between India and Sri Lanka for which the Asian Development Bank has expressed willingness to provide funding, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said.
The Indian government has been trying to improve connectivity with neighbouring nations on high priority basis, he added.
After signing pacts with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal for seamless flow of traffic, another project for providing connectivity with Sri Lanka is on the anvil, he said.
“ADB (Asian Development Bank) is ready to finance a Rs 22,000 crore project for providing connectivity to neighbouring Sri Lanka. I had a discussion with the Vice President of ADB and they are ready to finance,” Gadkari said.
He said there is a missing link of narrow corridor of about 22 km in connectivity to Sri Lanka from Rameshwaram which is presently being serviced through makeshift ferry service arrangements.
“We are working on the project and as soon as it is completed, Trans Asia Road and transport network could be extended to Sri Lanka,” Gadkari said.
The proposed project will be a combination of bridge and underwater tunnel which will allow unhindered movement of ships through it, he said.
India would soon enter into another landmark motor pact with Myanmar and Thailand by year-end, on the lines of the BBIN signed with three other SAARC nations, he added. (PTI)
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
English - French translators: Job High pay
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
39 language online marketplace
After 25 years of wrestling the language barriers of international trade, a Swedish businessman launches a 39 language online marketplace, addressing 5.5 billion people.
Using machine translation, Commercus.com lets businesses and consumers post advertisements in up to 39 languages, reaching buyers and sellers in more than a hundred of the world’s most populated markets.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150615/749036-a )
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150615/749036-b )
“Transportation is cheap, it is easy to transfer money, and the world is full of people who love to do business. But even though globalisation has come far, the language barrier remains an obstacle,” says founder Andreas Isaksson.
After 25 years in international business, he has seen his fair share of confusion. Born and raised on a farm outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, Isaksson went on to pursue a career selling Volvo trucks. A first adventure presented itself in Iran.
“I went there on a business trip in 1990, and ended up staying for three years. I travelled the country, and almost nobody in the business community understood a word of what I wanted to say,” says Isaksson.
In his dealings with the world of business, a pattern emerged. Isaksson was sent to sell trucks in Russia, Hungary and Turkey, only to find himself using interpreters to communicate with clients. Having left Volvo, he partnered with a Japanese machine tool manufacturer, whereby the procedure was duly repeated. Gradually it occurred to him that English wasn’t the global language it is so widely believed to be.
“Doing business is all about presenting an offer, but doing that is difficult if you can’t communicate properly. During my career I have been dependent on interpreters, and it is like working in complete darkness,” says Isaksson.
Now his experiences have spawned the idea of a global marketplace for goods and services. Whereas existing alternatives are often country specific, based on a single language, Commercus.com applies machine translation to maximise the potential impact of each advertisement. Users post ads in their native tongue, choosing between +400 categories, after which the advertisements are automatically translated into any language of choice at a rate of €3 per language.
“Until now, there has been no way to advertise your products and services on a truly global level,” says Isaksson.
To welcome new users, the first 150 000 advertisements including translations are completely free.
Contact information, Andreas Isaksson, Telephone: +46-706-344-588, info@commercus.com
http://www.commercus.com
- See more at: http://theindependent.sg/blog/2015/06/25/swedish-businessman-takes-a-swing-at-alibaba-and-ebay-launches-39-language-online-marketplace/#sthash.aTZiWheA.dpuf
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Sleeping with onions
Does it sound a little weird to have onions in your socks when you go to bed at night? Yes, it does, but if you knew what good it did, you’d do it every night.
Studies have shown that placing an onion over the foot can then stimulate the very many nerve endings on our feet. Approximately, each foot has 7,000 meridians, that is, in Chinese medicine, this is all connected directly with the nervous system and the different organs. Meridians act as very powerful electrical circuits within the body. But since we wear shoes often, these often become dormant, thus the lack of acupuncture to help the meridians or nerves in any way. Chinese doctors believe walking outside barefoot stimulates the meridians on the bottom of the feet, but for those who don’t want to, they just stick a slice of onion in each sock every night.
Onions have the ability to absorb bacteria and cleanse the body. When the phosphoric acid (the substance from onions that makes you cry when you cut them open) enters the bloodstream it can be a cheap and simple detoxification method. Onions have healing properties and are considered a natural home remedy for various illnesses. Onions in the socks while sleeping encourages the natural healing powers of the onion to go to work through the skin (also know as trans-dermal application) which purifies the blood, kills bacteria and germs, absorbs toxins, and consequently affect the corresponding organ (see the diagram below).
Photo credits: www.reflexologyinstitute.com
While some call it a hoax, elders have attested to this being very effective so it may be something worthwhile to try. Just remember to use organic onions since others are loaded with chemicals and pesticides. And if it doesn’t work, at least the onion can help purify the air around you. It’s properties don’t just work on the body, but on your surroundings as well.
- See more at: http://www.thedailypedia.com/2015/06/sleeping-with-onions-in-your-socks-at-night-can-remove-toxins/#sthash.4nr0WRw1.dpuf
sensewhere Patents Granted in China and USA
a global leader in hyper-local and indoor positioning solutions
announced today that it has been granted key patents entitled “Assisted
Positioning” by the United States Patent and Trademark Office
(USPTO) and “Locating Electromagnetic Signal
Sources” in China by the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office.
sensewhere CEO Rob Palfreyman commented: “Having these key patents
granted in China and the USA re-enforces the novel automatic crowd
sourcing approach sensewhere has in delivering low cost, highly
scalable, highly accurate indoor positioning. What is especially
pleasing is that these core patents have now been granted in China and
the USA, both markets which are currently experiencing tremendous growth
for sensewhere’s location based solutions”.
“Locating Electromagnetic Signal Sources” describes a method
to map WAPs (Wireless Access Points) with position references as well as
mapping WAPs which do not have references by using location references
obtained from a user device. These location references could be GNSS,
sensor, beacon or user input, the mapped WAPs are then used to position
a user. This position information can then be used again to re-map the
WAPs based on any new data collected upon a position request. The
mapping of new WAPs with no reference such as those deep inside a
building uses the positions obtained from already mapped WAPs.
“Assisted Positioning” describes a method for a device to assist
another device to obtain a position fix. Like GPS assistance data, this
patent proposes an “extended assistance data” that includes non-GNSS
data such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Assistance data can contain position
information, signal characteristics etc. For example WAPs scanned can be
geo-tagged and sent to another user. This assistance data can be shared
between users via peer to peer network, ad-hoc or a central server
About sensewhere:
sensewhere Ltd. is a world leader in hyper-local and indoor positioning
solutions. sensewhere’s technology enables precise location information
in areas where there is no or inaccurate satellite data such as indoors
or in dense urban areas. A key aspect of the technology is that it is
based on sensewhere proprietary software and does not require hardware
installation or manual fingerprint to deliver fast accurate indoor
location information.
Contacts
sensewhere
Rob Palfreyman, CEO
Mobile: +44-7900-038555
Office:
+44-131-6295452
E-mail: info@sensewhere.com
- See more at: http://theindependent.sg/blog/2015/06/25/sensewhere-patents-granted-in-china-and-usa/#sthash.e6E5dnPw.dpuf
A 39 language online marketplace - WOW
After 25 years of wrestling the language barriers of international trade, a Swedish businessman launches a 39 language online marketplace, addressing 5.5 billion people.
Using machine translation, Commercus.com lets businesses and consumers post advertisements in up to 39 languages, reaching buyers and sellers in more than a hundred of the world’s most populated markets.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150615/749036-a )
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150615/749036-b )
“Transportation is cheap, it is easy to transfer money, and the world is full of people who love to do business. But even though globalisation has come far, the language barrier remains an obstacle,” says founder Andreas Isaksson.
After 25 years in international business, he has seen his fair share of confusion. Born and raised on a farm outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, Isaksson went on to pursue a career selling Volvo trucks. A first adventure presented itself in Iran.
“I went there on a business trip in 1990, and ended up staying for three years. I travelled the country, and almost nobody in the business community understood a word of what I wanted to say,” says Isaksson.
In his dealings with the world of business, a pattern emerged. Isaksson was sent to sell trucks in Russia, Hungary and Turkey, only to find himself using interpreters to communicate with clients. Having left Volvo, he partnered with a Japanese machine tool manufacturer, whereby the procedure was duly repeated. Gradually it occurred to him that English wasn’t the global language it is so widely believed to be.
“Doing business is all about presenting an offer, but doing that is difficult if you can’t communicate properly. During my career I have been dependent on interpreters, and it is like working in complete darkness,” says Isaksson.
Now his experiences have spawned the idea of a global marketplace for goods and services. Whereas existing alternatives are often country specific, based on a single language, Commercus.com applies machine translation to maximise the potential impact of each advertisement. Users post ads in their native tongue, choosing between +400 categories, after which the advertisements are automatically translated into any language of choice at a rate of €3 per language.
“Until now, there has been no way to advertise your products and services on a truly global level,” says Isaksson.
To welcome new users, the first 150 000 advertisements including translations are completely free.
Contact information, Andreas Isaksson, Telephone: +46-706-344-588, info@commercus.com
http://www.commercus.com
- See more at: http://theindependent.sg/blog/2015/06/25/swedish-businessman-takes-a-swing-at-alibaba-and-ebay-launches-39-language-online-marketplace/#sthash.aTZiWheA.dpuf
Using machine translation, Commercus.com lets businesses and consumers post advertisements in up to 39 languages, reaching buyers and sellers in more than a hundred of the world’s most populated markets.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150615/749036-a )
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150615/749036-b )
“Transportation is cheap, it is easy to transfer money, and the world is full of people who love to do business. But even though globalisation has come far, the language barrier remains an obstacle,” says founder Andreas Isaksson.
After 25 years in international business, he has seen his fair share of confusion. Born and raised on a farm outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, Isaksson went on to pursue a career selling Volvo trucks. A first adventure presented itself in Iran.
“I went there on a business trip in 1990, and ended up staying for three years. I travelled the country, and almost nobody in the business community understood a word of what I wanted to say,” says Isaksson.
In his dealings with the world of business, a pattern emerged. Isaksson was sent to sell trucks in Russia, Hungary and Turkey, only to find himself using interpreters to communicate with clients. Having left Volvo, he partnered with a Japanese machine tool manufacturer, whereby the procedure was duly repeated. Gradually it occurred to him that English wasn’t the global language it is so widely believed to be.
“Doing business is all about presenting an offer, but doing that is difficult if you can’t communicate properly. During my career I have been dependent on interpreters, and it is like working in complete darkness,” says Isaksson.
Now his experiences have spawned the idea of a global marketplace for goods and services. Whereas existing alternatives are often country specific, based on a single language, Commercus.com applies machine translation to maximise the potential impact of each advertisement. Users post ads in their native tongue, choosing between +400 categories, after which the advertisements are automatically translated into any language of choice at a rate of €3 per language.
“Until now, there has been no way to advertise your products and services on a truly global level,” says Isaksson.
To welcome new users, the first 150 000 advertisements including translations are completely free.
Contact information, Andreas Isaksson, Telephone: +46-706-344-588, info@commercus.com
http://www.commercus.com
- See more at: http://theindependent.sg/blog/2015/06/25/swedish-businessman-takes-a-swing-at-alibaba-and-ebay-launches-39-language-online-marketplace/#sthash.aTZiWheA.dpuf
Gold and Silver Edition of Chinese Zodiac
Zodiac-themed postage stamps that highlight meaningful elements of Chinese culture have always been popular among collectors of Chinese stamps. A noted purveyor of products with Chinese cultural themes, China Today International, presented a commemorative gold and silver edition of Chinese zodiac stamps to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on June 19th.
As a representative of one of the leading firms in China specializing in visibility of Chinese culture on the world stage, China Today International chief strategist Peng Binge was invited, in concert with the United States Congressional Caucus, to the New York headquarters of the United Nations, where he attended seminars on the international cultural exchanges. He presented to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon a collection of Chinese zodiac stamps made of gold and silver from China Today International’s facilities.
The collection is a set of stamps finely cast from the two precious metals and issued to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the release of China’s first zodiac stamp. No such stamp in commemoration of the Chinese Zodiac made of precious metals has been issued before. The limited edition commemorative stamps have been approved by China Post. The master stamp engraver of the 1980 Year of the Monkey stamp, Jiang Weijie, as well as 12 master engravers specializing in zodiac stamps worked together to create the unique commemorative collection, whereby each stamp personifies the style of each engraver and showcases the cultural appeal and charisma of Chinese culture.
Mr. Peng explained, in China’s quest for consensus around the world and for expanding cooperation, Chinese culture is a critical part of the appeal of the country and the interest in the country expressed by the fans of the culture and of the significance of that culture. The country’s sophisticated culture serves as a bridge across the world so audiences can learn about, understand and fall in love with China. Efforts continue in different regions around the world and through a multitude of channels to expand the understanding and appreciation for Chinese culture. The era of globalization opens up many new possibilities for promoting and spreading knowledge about Chinese culture around the world and to be more open to learning about Chinese culture and traditions. The changing times present an immense opportunity for Chinese cultural firms who seek to “spread the word.”
Mr. Peng added that, China is gaining more attention and supporters who express sincere appreciation of Chinese culture, termed as China Fever as well as Collection Fever – have never been more fervent, especially “Chinese collections that can tell stories.” Such collections not only provide richer and more appealing cultural connections to collectors worldwide, but also showcase a certain profile of China’s development, which is another method of drawing the interest of people who wish to be more intimately involved with China.
China Today International is an all-encompassing cultural company dedicated to creating, designing, producing, selling and promoting cultural souvenirs and collections representative of the country’s traditional and modern cultures. It has participated in the hosting and management of major cultural events, including the Beijing Olympic Games, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Shanghai World Expo, the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The company has established a long-term strategic partnership with both China’s national post system and the country’s banking system in addition to having wide-ranging collaborative relationships including shared platforms with cultural institutes and heritage organizations under the aegis of the National Palace Museum.
- See more at: http://theindependent.sg/blog/2015/06/25/gold-and-silver-edition-of-chinese-zodiac-stamps-enters-un-headquarters/#sthash.rywIqoQX.dpuf
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