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  * CONFERENCE:  Tri-XML 2003 Conference (NEW)
  * TRAINING: XML for Single Sourcing & XML for Database Publishing (NEW)
  * DEADLINE EXTENDED: Design a 10th Anniversary Graphic for TECHWR-L
  * ANNOUNCE: LavaCon: Discount Airfares & Workshops Now Available! (NEW)
  * ANNOUNCE: Register now for Gordon & Gordon Workshops in Toronto (NEW)
  * STORY:  SnagIt and Camtasia Studio proof 
  * JOB: Assesment Test Writers Needed 
  * ANNOUNCE: Montreal -- "Paperless PDFs: Designing for the Screen"
  * ANNOUNCE: STC Conference Discussion List 
  * JOB: Flash whiz needed to build demo (marcom)--Eastern Mass. 
  * ANNOUNCE: Discounted Online Technical Communication Training 

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CONFERENCE:  Tri-XML 2003 Conference

Theme: "Extending skills and abilities through knowledge sharing"

Dates: July 25-26, 2003 (Friday-Saturday)

Speakers include some "big names" in XML:  Doug Tidwell, Michael D.
Thomas, Jonathan Robie, Tommie Usdin, and more!

Topics include: XML, XSLT, Content Management, Structured FrameMaker,
XSQL, Coccoon, Localization, and many more!

Exhibitors/Sponsors: ArborText, Adobe, Bright Path Solutions,
XyEnterprise, and more to come! (Check the Web site PDF for info about
exhibiting or becoming a sponsor.)

Fee: $100/person for the 2-day conference (only 130 seats are available
and 30 are already taken!)

Conference URL: http://www.trixml.org/confindex.html

Contact: Kay Ethier, Tri-XML Programs Manager (919.244.8559 or
mailto:kethier -at- travelthepath -dot- com)

03/22/03-03/29/03
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TRAINING: XML for Single Sourcing & XML for Database Publishing

TRAINING CLASSES (2) COMING UP: 1) XML for Single Sourcing and 2) XML for
Database Publishing

Bright Path Solutions offers a variety of XML classes, from beginning
classes through very advanced topics. Some classes teach certain
XML-related tools, while others are generic XML classes. More information
is online at http://www.travelthepath.com/training/xml.shtml .

April 28-30, 2003 we are offering "XML for Single Sourcing." You've heard
how XML can be used for all kinds of things; now learn how to apply it to
your publishing. We will teach you how single sourcing with XML can work,
and how you can create customized and personalized documents in multiple
formats, including PDF, HTML, and more.

May 5-7, 2003 we are offering "XML for Databases."  This class is taught
by Mr. Michael D. Thomas!  Over the course of the three days, attendees
will learn about how you can mate XML with database technologies. The
class includes both lecture and hands-on exercises. Both relational and
native XML databases will be covered. XML and relational database basics
are first reviewed. Then, the attendees will learn about different
architectures of storing XML and how that affects system design. XSLT will
be covered and used to teach XPath, a key search language for XML. The
XML-SQL and XSQL architectures are covered as ways to leverage XML
technologies in conjunction with relational data. You'll learn how to use
XQuery and XQL to query multiple XML documents. An overview is given of
how to use XML in conjunction with the various SQL databases and how SQL
is being extended for better XML integration. The class concludes with an
examination of how to use the popular programmatic APIs (JDOM, Xerces)
with XML and Relational DBs.

Contact George Luke (mailto:gluke -at- travelthepath -dot- com or 919.481.0393) if
you
would like more information about this class or are interested in
registering.  The class is currently 1/3 full, so don't delay!

Bright Path Solutions
Adobe Certified, Quadralay Certified, and XML smart!
http://www.travelthepath.com
Phone: 919.656.2653

Bright Path Solutions has been involved with XML since 1998.  Yes, that is
1998! We have been providing educational events and training classes in
XML since its very beginnings. Our experience stretches back to SGML and
forward to new technologies like XSL-FO and RELAX NG.


03/22/03-03/29/03
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Design a 10th Anniversary Graphic for TECHWR-L

Design a graphic commemorating TECHWR-L's 10th anniversary (a whole decade
of technical communication discussions). The graphic should be suitable
for a t-shirt or coffee mug, may include the existing TECHWR-L logo from
the site, and must, of course, be entirely original.

Contest Ends at 23:59 on Saturday, March 22, 2003, US Mountain Standard
Time

The winner of the "Design a TECHWR-L 10th Anniversary Graphic" contest
will win a full version of TechSmith's Camtasia, thanks to TECHWR-L
sponsor and supporter TechSmith Corporation (http://www.techsmith.com/).

Enter at http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/special/contests/index.html

03/09/03-03/17/03
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ANNOUNCE: LavaCon: Discount Airfares and Workshops Now Available!

New info about LavaCon, The International Conference On Technical
Communication Management is now available:

o. Post-conference workshops are now posted on the conference website:
    http://www.lavacon.org/Program_sessions.htm

o. Group discounts on United and Hawaiian Airlines are now available:
    http://www.lavacon.org/Air.htm

o.  Register by March 31st and save $500 off the full conference tuition:
     http://www.lavacon.org/Program_register.htm

o.  Reserve an ocean view room at the beautiful Maui Prince Resort by
    March 31st for only $155/night:
     http://www.lavacon.org/Hotel.htm     

     NOTE: You do NOT have to have your registration paid for to make
your hotel reservation.  There is also no penalty for cancelling your
hotel reservation, so be sure to reserve your room at the low rate if you
think you may be attending!

LavaCon: The International Conference on
Technical Communication Management

Makena, Maui, Hawaii
October 13 - 17, 2003
www.lavacon.org

LavaCon: Come for the conference, stay for a tan!

03/08/03-03/31/03
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ANNOUNCE: Register now for Gordon & Gordon Workshops in Toronto

Register now for your choice of 1-day workshops in Toronto
from Gordon & Gordon. These workshops will give you all the
knowledge you need to do the toughest writing jobs.

"Documenting APIs and SDKs" -- there's nothing else like it!
"Just Enough Java" to document APIs written in Java
"Just Enough C and C++" to document APIs written in C and C++
"Understanding Complex Software"
"How to Write Marketing Materials for High-Tech Firms"

When:  Monday April 7 to Friday April 11, 2003
Where: downtown Toronto
Cost:  US$249 (CAD$399) per day before discounts

Discounts are available for members of the STC
and ACM SIGDOC, and for attending more than one workshop.
For details, visit http://www.gordonandgordon.com
Space is limited to 25 in each workshop: register now! 

02/11/03-03/26/03
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STORY:  SnagIt and Camtasia Studio proof

Dan the technical writer stared at the help desk support technician with
unmasked animosity.

"I mean it, Dan," Alan said after noting his expression.  "No one read
manuals.  That's why they all call me!" he repeated.

Dan stormed out of the break room and threw himself into his office chair.
He'd show him.  Dan continued to work on his latest online manual.

He used SnagIt - the amazingly versatile screen capture software - to
capture menus and entire Web pages.  He used SnagIt Studio to add textual
captions.

He then used Camtasia Studio - the easy-to-use screen recording software -
to record exactly how to perform tasks in the application.  He inserted
his SnagIt screenshots to serve as title slides in between his Camtasia
Studio video clips.  He produced the video as a Macromedia Flash file, so
that it was very compressed.

He sat back, satisfied with his project.  He posted it on the intranet,
told Alan where to find it, and then stopped by his office.

He found Alan intently watching the video.

"You're reading the title slides, you're reading the chapter headings,   
you're observing - you're learning from the video," Dan countered.

Alan turned to him, obviously impressed.  "This will definitely cut down
on the number of help desk calls," he said, smiling.

Dan clicked his heels, twirled, and soft-shoed down the hall.  Not only
did he love proving himself right, but he loved that he didn't succumb to
the temptation to slug his coworker right in the middle of the break room.

Learn how to prove your point with SnagIt and Camtasia Studio at
www.techsmith.com.


03/20/03-03/28/03
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JOB: Assesment Test Writers Needed

We have an opportunity to build a long-term relationship
with a national publishing company and earn some extra
money.  This publishing company has partnered with Elance
to build a network of professionals who will develop
standardized 3rd - 8th Grade student assessment tests in
reading, writing and mathematics.

We are seeking new test writers through the end of March.
There is no cost to join the program, and you work from home
on your own time.  The publishing partner will hire, work
with and pay remotely through Elance Online.  Basic
qualifications are (1) a college degree related to English
or Mathematics, and (2) writing aptitude or teaching
experience for children in 3rd - 8th Grade.

For more information and to start the online application
process, go to

http://www.elance.com/testwriting

Thanks and good luck!


03/19/03-03/26/03
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ANNOUNCE: STC Montreal Presents "Paperless PDFs: Designing for the Screen"
When: Thursday, March 27, 2003 from 10:00 to 16:00.
Registration starts at 9:30.
Where: 8400 Decarie Boul, Montreal, QC, Canada.

ENHANCE YOUR MARKET VALUE by designing documents your
Customers will love. Join seasoned presenter Jim Royal
for a full-day workshop, and learn how to use Adobe Acrobat
to design screen and user-friendly electronic documentation.
- Choose the right fonts, colors, and page layout.
- Create true electronic books and embed video and Flash.
- Insert hyperlinks & popups and build dynamic navigation.
Learn from four workshop presentations that show you how to
build complex interactive documents from scratch
with all sample projects included on a take-home CD.
$175 Canadian (about $118 US) for STC members
$200 Canadian (about $130 US) for non-members
For details, visit
http://www.stc-montreal.org/paperless_pdf/index.html


03/16/03-03/23/03
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ANNOUNCE: STC Conference Discussion List

The TECHWR-L STC Conference Discussion list, sponsored by
Bright Path Solutions, will be available through about
May 30, 2003. This is an unmoderated list, and provides
conference-goers with a forum to discuss the upcoming
conference, travel and get- together plans, and other
related topics.

This discussion list is not associated with STC, other
than the fact that the focus is discussing the upcoming
STC Annual Conference. This list is a free service to
the technical writing community provided by RayComm, Inc.,
and sponsored by Bright Path Solutions (www.travelthepath.com).

For more information, see
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/special/conflist/


03/15/03-03/22/03
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JOB: Flash whiz needed to build demo (marcom)--Eastern Massachusetts

C'mon all you unemployed/underemployed techwrlers. Show me whatcha got.
(No agencies, please.)

I need a Flash guru/writer/designer--soon--to develop a software demo for
our Web site. This is a marketing piece, not a training demo, for
enterprise software (there's that word again). You need to convey abstract
concepts in a compelling and graphically appealing way to an audience of
senior business executives, engineers, consultants, and analysts. This is
a short-term assignment (up to 4 weeks) in Concord, Massachusetts; and you
will  work on-site (equipment/software provided) most or all of the time.
Send résumé (PDF, Word, or plain text), along with your rates and links to
samples of your Flash work, to Dick Margulis (margulis -at- fiam -dot- net).


03/14/03-03/21/03
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ANNOUNCE: Discounted Online Technical Communication Training

Grow your career this Spring from the comfort of your own
home. UCLA Extension's Spring quarter begins March 29, and
courses are filling up. It's not too late to enroll by visiting
http://www.uclaextension.org/online_tech_com.

As an STC member, you are entitled to a special $50 discount
on all Technical Communication courses including:

* Technical Writing
* Technical Editing
* Writing Effective Proposals
* International Technical Communication
* Technical Writing for the Web
* Foundation Skills of Technical Writing
* Making Sense of Knowledge Management

UCLA Extension limits enrollment in its virtual classrooms, so
each student can benefit from the instructor's attention and feedback.
Join the more than 20,000 students who have studied with UCLA
Extension online. And take advantage of your $50 STC discount.

For more information about Technical Communication courses
online, click on http://www.uclaextension.org/online_tech_com or
contact Helen Williams at hwilliam -at- unex -dot- ucla -dot- edu, tel: 310-825-7729

LINKS:

Technical Writing
http://www.uclaextension.org/index.cfm?reg=N8189U&inweb=1&href=/courseListings/course_display/CourseDetails.cfm


Technical Editing
http://www.uclaextension.org/index.cfm?reg=N8197U&inweb=1&href=/courseListings/course_display/CourseDetails.cfm


Writing Effective Proposals
http://www.uclaextension.org/index.cfm?reg=N8226U&inweb=1&href=/courseListings/course_display/CourseDetails.cfm


International Technical Communication
http://www.uclaextension.org/index.cfm?reg=N8190U&inweb=1&href=/courseListings/course_display/CourseDetails.cfm


Technical Writing for the Web
http://www.uclaextension.org/index.cfm?reg=N8245U&inweb=1&href=/courseListings/course_display/CourseDetails.cfm


Foundation Skills of Technical Writing
http://www.uclaextension.org/index.cfm?reg=N8174U&inweb=1&href=/courseListings/course_display/CourseDetails.cfm


Making Sense of Knowledge Management
http://www.uclaextension.org/index.cfm?reg=N8175U&inweb=1&href=/courseListings/course_display/CourseDetails.cfm



03/12/03-03/19/03
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