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Sci-Fi Author Buys Abandoned Church for $75,000, Turns It Into Office Space

2025-03-14

Sci-fi author John Scalzi purchased a defunct Methodist church for a surprisingly low $75,000 and transformed it into office space and a multi-purpose venue. The 1919 building had been abandoned due to declining congregation numbers. The Scalzis weren't motivated by religious reasons; instead, they needed space for their growing company, Scalzi Enterprises, and to accommodate future employees. After two years of renovations, the church boasts a new roof, wiring, flooring, and HVAC system, as well as a library and spaces for events. Scalzi plans to host community events there, making it a hub for local life.

Translation: It's More Than Just Words

2025-02-03

This article highlights the challenges of translating fiction, emphasizing that a word-for-word translation fails to capture the essence of the original. Using the Hungarian title of his book as an example, the author shows how cultural context is crucial. The English title references a well-known song, but the Hungarian translation uses lyrics from a popular Hungarian song to evoke a similar feeling. This underscores the need for human translators; machine translation lacks the cultural understanding to replicate this nuance, a key element in the appeal of fiction.