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News Article Translation Practice #2 [JP to EN] It would be kindly appreciated if someone correct my English :) Source link is below. [Title] 90th Oscar: First Japanese to win Makeup Award, Kazuhiro Tsuji [Body] An announcement of the Oscars, which was regarded as the highest honor in the American movie industry, was made on March 5th in Japan time in Hollywood. The makeup and hairstyling award went to Kazuhiro Tsuji, who became the first Japanese to win this award. On March 4th, in Hollywood, California, the 90th Academy Awards was celebrated with the announcements and its ceremony. Mr. Tsuji earned the makeup and hairstyling award with other two his colleagues for his special makeup work on the film 'Darkest Hour'. Mr. Tsuji is a 48-year-old artist from Kyoto, Japan. In his teen years, he began to learn special makeup techniques on his own. After working for several films including those of the film director Akira Kurosawa, he moved to the United States and has continued his works. In recent five years, he had more focused on his career as a contemporary artist and been apart from the movie industry, until he accepted the direct offer from Gary Oldman as the special makeup artist for the film. For him, this was the third time as an Oscar nominee, and he became the first Japanese to win this award. He has issued a statement after his winning to express his gratitude. "I am truly honored to be able to get this, and I want to share this moment with my colleagues. Also I am sincerely humbled to be awarded among so many talented nominees." Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20180305/k10011351891000.html?utm_int=news_contents_news-main_004
March 7, 2018
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Definition of "That's gonna be cracking!" I've heard this phrase in Top Gear on TV(current version, not Jeremy's). I cannot remember the exact details around this phrase, but I think its context was "That's gonna be cool!" or something like that. Is this a more British/English phrase? Or is it even familiar in the US regardless of other factors such as generations, or their gender? I would be really glad if you share your thought with me :)
March 5, 2018
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News Article Translation Practice [JP to EN] It would be kindly appreciated if someone correct my English. NOTE: By the way, when I read this article on my iPhone after writing it on my Mac(Chrome), I found the line break function didn't seem to work properly somehow. Some notebooks written by others also seem to have the same issue as mine. If someone knows a workaround for this bug-like issue, please let me know. [Title] "Showa Retro" Atmosphere in Sightseeing Train, by Wakazakura Railways in Tottori [Body] A memorial event was held for celebrating the grand opening of the brandnew sightseeing train called "Showa" operated by the third-sector company Wakazakura Railways in eastern Tottori. About 80 people, who were mainly locals and tourists, gathered to celebrate its opening at Wakazakura Station in Wakazakura Town, Tottori Prefecture. After the ceremony, approximately 40 tourists got on the train and local residents sent them off. The train "Showa" was designed by Eiji Mitooka who was reputed for his past work on the luxurious train "Seven Stars" for JR Kyushu. His concept on this one-car train was "Showa Retro" and its body color was inspired by the vibrant blue color of a river along with its railway. In this train, box seats are equipped as well as tables so that passengers can comfortably enjoy their trip. Also wood materials are used in various parts such as its floor, window frames, and handles for hanging straps. Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20180304/k10011351151000.html?utm_int=news-social_contents_list-items_002
March 4, 2018
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[Newbie Question] After being a friend, how can I share my Skype name without a tedious procedure?

I just joined in this community(italki.com) yesterday. I would like to exchange Skype names with my friends each other without a tedious procedure like telling it by chat.

Does anyone know how to exchange Skype names/IDs each other seamlessly, conveniently, or effortlessly after being a friend? My question is whether or not there is a more efficient way to exchange those IDs without telling them each other manually. I noticed there is a box to fill in my Skype name, so I expected the authority to see my Skype name would be applied to my friends automatically, but it wasn't. 

By the way, I also noticed here was a forum only for language-related discussions. Then where is the right place to discuss this sort of general questions related to the usage of italki.com itself? I posted this question simply because I could not find any other places as such. If it is inappropriate, please let me know :-)

March 3, 2018
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