Immigrants are very good for you, USA!

Immigrants are very good for you, USA!

I am an immigrant to the United States and, like many immigrants today, I originally came on a temporary student visa, and was seduced by the beauty and vitality of this alluring land. I got married, became a citizen, and love both my new country as well as my country...
Thanksgiving – Avantpage’s Gratitude

Thanksgiving – Avantpage’s Gratitude

Thanksgiving is always a fantastic opportunity to spend time with friends and family, we as a business are thankful for that! The language industry this year has had a lot of exciting new developments, so we wanted to point out our favorite trends and let you in on...
Halloween in Modern Times, A Feat from Culture to Culture

Halloween in Modern Times, A Feat from Culture to Culture

Halloween is widely thought to have originated from Celtic tradition, and was officially incorporated into the Christian calendar by Pope Gregory III in the 8th century, when he designated Novermber 1st ‘All Saints’ Day,’ and the evening before as ‘All Hallow’s Eve!’...
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Did you know that from September 15th through October 15th, America celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month? This observation began in 1968 as a celebratory week under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a...
The Census: Where’s the ethnicity/national origin question?

The Census: Where’s the ethnicity/national origin question?

That was our response upon receiving our census form in the mail. After all, the country of origin question goes a long way in determining what kind of language services an area needs to provide for local residents. Well, it’s sort of on the census. You see, under...