Facebook launched a translations application today. Within seconds, the number of French language translators jumped from 32 to 189, then up to 470 less than a minute later. Scroll down to find links to a few screenshots. I’ll keep a log of the number of translators below as well.
11:04: 1,472 French translators..
10:57: 1,318 French translators…
10:54: 1,225 French translators…
10:47: 945 French translators signed…
10:39: 32 French translators signed up…
Translator Application
Facebook Screenshot
I found Jésus in the Madrid Airport at 02:00, following the New Year’s festivities in Puerto del Sol. Jésus was struggling to stay awake, fearful that his bags would be stolen through the night. An Argentinian by birth, Jésus was on his way back from Rome, where he spent Christmas near the Vatican. He booked tickets months ago for his trip to Rome, and because he put a higher premium on his wallet than his time, he found himself celebrating New Year’s in a Madrid airport terminal.
A friend and colleague tells me he once met a drug mule. This man used seven lubricated plastic tubes to transport cocaine from northern Africa to France. A quick Google search reveals even more remarkable stories, including this on a 12-year-old boy who turned himself in to authorities, after having swallowed 87 packets of heroin. The Nigerian-born pre-teen flew from Europe to New York and fell ill upon arrival.
Tired of walking to work through snow? Check out the pedway map at ChicagoWalks.org for the best indoor detours in the Loop south of the Chicago river.