STC WDC-MB Blog

from Ginny Redish The Center for Plain Language hosts an annual symposium on plain language and usability. The 2009 Symposium will be Date: October 30, 2009 Time: Workshop: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Symposium: 12:30 – 5:00 PM Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Place: National Press Club 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC Cost: $150 for [...]

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Designing and Implementing Embedded Help presented by Nicky Bleiel Wednesday, 15 July, 1:00–2:30 PM Embedding Help into your software application is the ideal way to give users relevant information exactly when they need it, making them successful and increasing the usability of your application. Learn how to integrate and deploy a dynamic, embedded Help pane [...]

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I’m interested in a DITA training workshop in the DC area. I talked with www.suite-sol.com and www.groupwellesley.com guys and they need at least 5-6 candidates to arrange for such training in DC. Please let me know if you are interested by replying in the comments.

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Organization name: The Art of Living Foundation: creating a violence-free, stress-free society. Event Type: Seminar Theme / Title: An internationally acclaimed seminar based on innovative breathing techniques that reduce stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness. Date: August 21, 2008 Time: 6.00 p.m. Event description: Health, Energy and Happiness …Only a breath away! Learn easy [...]

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Get a jump on your summer training plans—take a look at EEI’s new training schedule. Classes are scheduled through September 2008, so now is the perfect time to think about your training needs and those of your organization. You may view the entire class schedule online and register for the classes you need to be [...]

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Information Mapping is offering STC WDC members a special discount for its flagship workshop, "Developing Procedures, Policies and Documentation," coming to Washington, DC, March 11-13. Enroll today and get $200 off the workshop price! Use Promotion Code STCDC0308 when registering. Details Date: March 11-13 Location: Microtek, 1101 Vermont Ave. NW & L Street, Suite 300, [...]

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