Technical publishing consultant and trainer; XML/DITA architect; former STC president; adjunct professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Joined June 2007
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19 Feb 2019
I explained what I do, including #plainlanguage, to my brother. He said “Oh, like dumbing it down”. He is no longer my brother.
18 Feb 2019
I'm struck by how people in organizations are often tasked with mounting programs in plain language and/or information design, yet have little idea of what that means or could mean. Just got off a call in which I found myself explaining the field again. #plainlanguage #infodesign
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Happy Pride Month from a̵l̵l̵ ̵o̵f̵ ̵t̵h̵e̵ m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ some of the brands!
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Alan Houser retweeted
Jan 22
i know another credit card startup ceo who sold his startup to capital one
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Why daycare is so expensive...
Squirrel Hill. 6442 Forward Ave - Community Day School. Caller said one of the parents came to pick up their kid completely hammered, peed in the parking lot, and then hit parked cars.
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Alan Houser retweeted
The Farmer's Carry is a very important exercise in any fitness program.
Downtown. 242 Fifth Ave - CVS. Caller said someone just stole like 7 full cases of Dr. Pepper and fled. Suspect is currently walking down Fifth with a comical amount of Dr. Pepper.
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Alan Houser retweeted
20 Nov 2024
FWIW: we currently don't include 'deliverable' as a noun but don't tell that to your manager.
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21 Jun 2024
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is tomorrow and Sunday. Information and tickets: doorsopenpgh.org. See you there!
21 Jun 2024
🌟 Join us for DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Downtown 2024 this weekend. 🎉 Explore unique spaces, stunning views, and more Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Download your Event Guide and plan your visit! ➡️➡️➡️drive.google.com/file/d/13T9…
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Alan Houser retweeted
5 Jun 2024
Tucupita Marcano shouldn't be banned for life for betting on baseball, he should be banned for life for betting on the Pirates.
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17 Mar 2024
The company that delivered an airliner that would override its pilots' instructions and crash itself. (HT @DougJBalloon)
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5 Feb 2024
Pittsburgh has some urban stairways that could totally work for this.
5 Feb 2024
Racing at the longest urban descent race on stairs in the world, Colombia.
[📹 ferreira001]
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29 Sep 2023
Today's Google Doodle honors Mihály Csíkszentmihályi on his 89th birthday. Credited with studying, naming, and popularizing the concept of the "flow" mental state. google.com/doodles/mihaly-cs…
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1 Sep 2023
September 1, 2023. The citizens of Pittsburgh want to know how the port-a-potty fight started.
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28 Aug 2023
I see what Apple Weather is doing here. Report that every day will be “nice”, and fill in the biblical storms as they happen.
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